Protect your self from osteoporosis

Calcium deficiency in women causes developing osteoporosis with age, there are some methods help maintain calcium levels in the body which we will talk about in this article.

Benefits of calcium in the body :

The body uses calcium to build bones and teeth, to maintain blood pressure levels, and to control the contraction of skeletal muscles. This means that it plays a role in maintaining the heart muscle and other muscles to function properly.
Women need calcium to maintain bone health, especially since they are more vulnerable to osteoporosis than men as they age.

Causes of calcium deficiency in women :

There are some reasons that lead to a lack of calcium in women, and they include:
 Hormonal changes: The increase in calcium deficiency in women increases with age, particularly in the menopause stage that occurs at the age of 45 to 50 years, due to the low levels of the female hormone estrogen.

 Lack of calcium in the body: 

A diet that does not contain calcium causes its levels to drop.

 Low levels of vitamin D in the body:

 Malic absorption of calcium in the body is caused by low levels of vitamin D in the body.

 Hyperthyroidism: 

Hyperthyroidism stops the production of the thyroid hormone that controls calcium levels in the blood.

 Take medications that reduce calcium absorption: 

There are some medications that reduce calcium absorption in the body such as corticosteroids and medications used to treat high calcium levels.

 Disturbances of magnesium levels in the body: 

A deficiency of magnesium in the body can lead to decreased calcium levels.

Signs of a calcium deficiency in a woman's body :

There are some signs that accompany a lack of calcium in a woman's body, and they are:

• Confusion or memory loss.
• Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or face.
• Muscle cramps.
• Nail breaks.
• Ease of bone exposure to fractures.
• Slow hair growth.

The effect of calcium deficiency on a woman's body:

In addition to increasing the chances of breaking and osteoporosis, a woman's lack of calcium can lead to some health problems, including:

Insomnia: 

Calcium is directly related to the sleep cycle, as it increases the production of the hormone melatonin, and therefore its low levels lead to difficulty sleeping.

Difficulty losing weight:

The calcium in the fat cells helps to regulate the storage of fat, and when the fat cells contain calcium, the rate of burning will increase and vice versa.

Nervous system problems: 

Calcium causes negative effects on the nervous system and causes it to not function properly.

Ways to prevent calcium deficiency in women :

It is recommended to use the following methods to prevent calcium deficiency in women.

Eat calcium-rich foods from a young age:

• A diet rich in calcium should be followed from childhood to old age, as it contains milk and milk products, eggs and sesame seeds.
• Also fatty fish like sardines and salmon are good sources of calcium, in addition to leafy vegetables like spinach.
• Spinach is a good source of important magnesium to boost calcium absorption in the body.

Exposure to sunlight daily:

It is recommended to be exposed to the sun in the morning every day for a period of not less than 15 minutes, in order to increase the levels of vitamin D, which increases the body's absorption of calcium.

Note: In the event of calcium deficiency in women, consult a doctor to prescribe calcium supplements that raise levels of the body, but should not be taken without a doctor's prescription.