Women 51-69 Years
Calcium Requirements for Adults
Ages 51-69 = 1200 mg calcium per day
 You received your membership application from AARP, but so what? You are feeling good and continue to look for ways to stay active. Being an active participant in your health care is your best bet for both preventing and managing health issues.
Make Way for Menopause
As estrogen levels plummet, women in their 50s trade in the PMS and menstrual cramps of years past, for the hot flashes of menopause. With the absence of estrogen new health concerns can arise, and bone health becomes especially important. While hormone replacement may be a viable option, HRT has its own health risks and discussing your options with your physician is essential.
You Need Strong Bones Now
If you spent your teens, 20s, 30s, and 40s practicing healthy bone habits, then the bone mass that you accumulated will now serve you well. However, if you haven’t been quite so diligent about getting enough calcium and vitamin D, exercising regularly, and watching your intake of alcohol, cola and high sodium foods, then your bones could really be in danger. One out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. The absence of estrogen means the bones lose nearly 1% of their mass every year. These are some scary odds, but it is never too late to start practicing healthy habits.
Don’t Skip Your Bone Density Test
Many health agencies recommend that women 65 and older should have a bone density test (also called a scan). This vital test indicates how much bone mass you have, and is truly your first line of defense against bone diseases like osteopenia and osteoporosis. Ideally, anyone who has a risk for these diseases, and/or hasn’t been careful about bone health, will have a bone density test before age 65, because the earlier bone loss is detected, the sooner it can be treated.
Maintain Bone Strength
Into your fifties, calcium needs increase, making it even harder to meet your daily requirements. If you are not eating good calcium sources like yogurt and milk every day, then you should consider taking a calcium supplement like Adora Calcium. Whereas before, calcium was important for building bone, you now need the essential mineral to maintain and preserve the bone you already have.
For More Information, visit:
The Menopause, Osteoporosis, and Links & Information pages.
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