Aunt Zhao is 69 years old this year. Her son and daughter have their own families and occasionally come back to visit. Since her wife passed away at an early age, Aunt Zhao has lived alone. Because she likes peace and quiet, she does not live with her son and daughter.
Previously, Aunt Zhao’s daughter heard that many elderly people have poor bones, so she often bought milk and milk powder for Aunt Zhao. Aunt Zhao also insisted on drinking some every day.
But what people didn’t expect was that just last week, Aunt Zhao almost fell because of the slippery floor in the kitchen. Although she didn’t have a bump, she still slipped to her waist. The continuous back pain forced Aunt Zhao to take bed rest. Later, the part-time worker discovered her. Aunt Zhao was abnormal and she was sent to the hospital in time.
In the hospital, after examination, it was found that Aunt Zhao had a slight fracture in her lumbar spine. Moreover, Aunt Zhao’s bone density is very low and her bones are very fragile. But Aunt Zhao felt very strange about this. She was drinking milk every day, so how could she still have osteoporosis?
Drinking milk every day still causes osteoporosis? Remind middle-aged and elderly people: Ignore this point, no matter how much you drink, it will be useless.
After understanding it from the doctor, it turned out that Aunt Zhao injured her leg while working when she was young, and she still often suffers from leg pain even now, especially as she gets older. Rarely go out.
But calcium supplementation is not just about drinking milk, but also requires sufficient vitamin D to "promote" the transfer of calcium to the bones. Vitamin D mainly comes from sun exposure.. Aunt Zhao rarely goes out, so even if she drinks milk regularly, the calcium is not "promoted" by enough vitamin D, and very little calcium can be absorbed by the bones.
What are the symptoms of bone calcium deficiency?
▶Frequent back pain, or even bone pain all over the body;
▶The lumbar spine gradually bends, and the hunchback will gradually become obvious;
▶The body is often weak, and the weight-bearing capacity gradually decreases;
▶The bones gradually become "brittle" and are easily fractured;
The elderly should also pay attention to 2 "stealing calcium" during calcium supplementation Food
1, pickled food
Pickled food is a high-salt food. There is a large amount of sodium in the salt. Although excessive intake of sodium will not cause harm to the body, the kidneys will remove the excess sodium every day. Exhaust, while expelling sodium, sodium ions will take away calcium ions together.
Therefore, eating pickled foods regularly will increase the loss of urinary calcium , making calcium supplementation less effective.
2. Foods containing oxalic acid
Oxalic acid is commonly found in some fruits and vegetables. Oxalic acid will combine with calcium in the intestines and stomach to form calcium oxalate which is insoluble in water, hindering the absorption of calcium by the intestines and stomach .
Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should not drink milk with foods containing oxalic acid. However, vegetables that contain oxalic acid, such as spinach and amaranth, can be boiled with boiling water to remove 70% of the oxalic acid, while fruits and snacks such as oranges and chocolate should be eaten less.
How can we improve the efficiency of calcium supplementation? These two points may be helpful:
1. Suitable "calcium source"
When it comes to calcium supplements, the first thing that many people think of is milk. In fact, in addition to milk, middle-aged and elderly people can also choose to drink camel milk. The calcium content in camel milk is more than twice that of cow's milk, and unlike cow's milk, the content of lactose in camel milk is very low, which will not cause bloating or diarrhea after drinking camel milk. Waiting for lactose intolerance response .
When middle-aged and elderly people choose camel milk powder, they should choose camel milk powder produced in Xinjiang, because most of the domestic high-quality camel milk sources are in Xinjiang, and in order to ensure the freshness of the milk source, most camel milk powder manufacturers are also established in Xinjiang. Xinjiang. "Sui Sui Youtuo" is a local product of Yili, Xinjiang. Compared with other similar camel milk brands, the quality of "Sui Sui Youtuo" is not inferior at all, and the price of "Sui Sui Youtuo" is more favorable.
The fragrance of milk is overflowing in the mouth. It feels very smooth and mellow, and the aftertaste is slightly salty. It is very suitable for people who are trying camel milk for the first time. It can help relieve fatigue and supplement nutrition.
2. Walk regularly
Proper walking can move the joints and help the bones "lock" calcium. If you can go out for a walk often, you can also bask in the sun. Now that the weather is getting colder, taking a proper walk every day can also strengthen your body and enhance your physical fitness.
