Calcium: The Nutrient Malaysians Are Missing Out On
Calcium: The Nutrient Malaysians Are Missing Out On
According to a study on dietary intakes of Malaysian adults, the mean intake of calcium was substantially low (490.3 mg) and did not meet the recommended RNI of 800–1,000 mg of calcium for adults.
REFERENCE:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6449549/#:~:text=The%20mean%20intake%20of%20calcium,RNI%20value%20(400%
3 Steps to Strong Bones
Be active
Eat right
Take bone-building supplement
with nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and boron.
Fast Facts on Osteporosis
1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men
will suffer from an osteoporosis fracture during their lifetime.1
8.9 million
fractures annually, resulting in an osteoporosis fracture every 3 seconds.2
1 in 10
patients with hip fracture will be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.3
Women and men begin to
lose bone in their mid-30s.
In Malaysia, osteoporosis remains
underdiagnosed and undertreated.
1 in 3
adults aged 50 and over dies within 12 months of suffering a hip fracture.4
Did you know that these foods could deplete your calcium reservoir?
Stop Calcium Depletion! AVOID:
Salty Food
Eating too much salt can lead to calcium and bone mineral loss, especially in postmenopausal women. Limit processed foods and opt for lower-sodium alternatives.
Soda
Carbonated soft drinks can increase calcium excretion.
Caffeine
Caffeine’s diuretic effect causes calcium loss, especially when you consume two or more cups of coffee per day.
Red Meat
Meat contains 2 to 5 times more sulfur-containing amino acids than plant food. During the conversion of sulfur into sulfate, bone dissolves into the bloodstream and filters through the kidney into the urine. A report showed that when animal proteins were eliminated from the diet, calcium losses were cut in half.
Smoking
Smoking increases the risk of fracture by 44% in long-term smokers, compared to non-smokers. This is because smoking reduces blood supply to the bones, slows the production of bone-producing cells, and affects the balance of estrogen. Quit smoking to reduce your risk of fracture by up to 50% within 10 years.