Women Over 40 - Fight Osteoporosis, Avoid Calcium Reducing Drinks

Osteoporosis is a looming threat for women over 40. Osteoporosis means: The bone mineral density is reduced- especially for calcium. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and essential for strong bones. You're risking severe fractures in bones that wouldn't break in healthy people, like rib, hip and wrist bones.

Calcium is important for the heart, nerves, muscles and many other body parts too. It can impact premenstrual syndrome, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Unfortunately, it is very common to consume not enough calcium. And, what many women over 40 do not know: There are calcium reducing beverages out there you want to avoid:

• Too much caffeine affects your calcium- reduce coffee, stay away from energy drinks


• Sodium Phosphate is often found in carbonated drinks. Check the labels; better go for tea or water. they will help you controlling your weight too


• Too much alcohol will reduce the calcium level too

As with most minerals, to be effective it needs to be consumed with other vitamins and minerals in small portions over the day. Dairy products are a good source of calcium, or seaweeds, nuts (almonds, sesame), beans, broccoli and many fruits. As always, the best way to avoid any deficiencies is to eat lots of vegetables and fruits.

You need enough vitamin D to to be able to absorb calcium properly. So: Get some sun, it will brighten your mood and get the vitamin D production going. Fatty fish (herring, catfish, salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna) is a good source of vitamin D too.