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Health and Human Development - Low calcium intake
Low calcium intake
Many factors interfere with calcium absorption, which reduces the amount
of calcium absorbed from the food consumed. Factors include a high protein
intake, phytates and oxalates present in some cereals and vegetables and a
reduction in stomach acids. Factors that promote calcium absorption are the
presence of Vitamin D and lactose, the secretion of certain hormones, the
presence of phosphorus and the ingestion of calcium with a meal that
improves stomach acid.
May prevent growth potential being reached in children and early
adolescents. Bone density [1] will be low. This could increase the chance
of developing osteoporosis in later life.
Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. During the ageing process, more
calcium leaves the bones than is taken up by the bones so the bone tissue
becomes weaker. Dense bones will contain more calcium and will take longer
to weaken. Weak bones are more susceptible to fractures. The incidence of
osteoporosis is greater in females than males, as females lose more calcium
at menopause when oestrogen production ceases. Females usually have smaller
skeletal frameworks than males and have often engaged in less physical
activity than them. Excessive alcohol intake and cigarette smoking also
contribute to greater calcium loss.
* increase the intake of milk (low-fat is acceptable, except for young
children) and add yoghurt, cheese and tofu to the diet. Most of these foods
also contain significant levels of saturated fat. If the diet is already
high in fat, look at ways of reducing fat intake as well as increasing
calcium
* keep up regular physical activity
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The incidence of osteoporosis is greater in females than males, as females lose more calcium at menopause when o estrogen production ceases.
when it happen?
women in menopause have a higher risk of osteoporosis; this literally means porous bones.it also happen to cause calcium deficiency disease called hypocalcaemia and hypertension. the decline in the hormone estrogen during menopause cause a woman's bones to thin faster. low calcium intake throughout life is associated with low bone mass and high fracture rates. During the aging process more calcium leaves the bones than it is taken up by the bones so the bone tissue becomes weaker.
What is the risk,if a pregnant woman is having low calcium intake.
low calcium is associated with low bone density. Decrease stomach acidity, chemical contents of some cereals and menopause predisposes to osteoporosis. However, physical activity, ingestion of fat soluble vitamin; vitamin D to be specific and ingestion of milk promote calcium absorption and bone density. Cigarette and alcohol also leads to loss of calcium.
During the aging process ,more calcium leaves the bone than is taken up by the bones so the bone tissue becomes weaker,please is there any way one can stop taking calcium at all ?
Excessive alcohol intake and cigarette smoking also contribute to grater calcium loss,dose this apply to both men and women?
Hypocalcemia is an electrolyte imbalance and is indicated by a low level of calcium in the blood. The normal adult value for calcium is 4.5-5.5 mEq/L. Calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth, as well as for normal muscle and nerve function. Normal blood calcium levels are maintained through the actions of parathyroid hormone (PTH), your kidneys and intestines. If your blood test results show hypocalcemia, your doctor may check your albumin level as well. If your albumin is low, your calcium level should be corrected for this. A corrected calcium level will be higher if the albumin is low. What Causes Hypocalcemia? There are many causes of hypocalcemia, these include; Vitamin D deficiency Chronic renal failure Magnesium deficiency Alcoholism Biphosphonate therapy - drugs used to treat high blood calcium levels or pills used to treat osteoporosis. Certain types of leukemia or blood disorders A complication of chemotherapy, tumor lysis syndrome, occurs when your body breaks down tumor cells rapidly, after chemotherapy. This may cause hypocalcemia, high blood potassium levels, and other electrolyte abnormalities. This is very serious, and if your blood test results indicate you suffer from it, your doctor or health care provider will need to closely monitor you during this time. Drugs such as diuretics, estrogens replacement therapy, fluorides, glucose, insulin, excessive laxative use, and magnesium may also lead to hypocalcemia. Certain things in your diet, like caffeine, phosphates (found in soda pop), and certain antibiotics may make it difficult for you to absorb calcium. Vitamin D, however, helps you to absorb calcium in your body.
What are the meals that improves stomach acid?
What does a low calcium intake have to do with health?