Cenegenics Complete Guide to Healthy Aging - (Page 20) Osteoporosis: A Challenge For Both Sexes Many people link osteoporosis to women. That’s not always the case. Drugs treating osteoporosis increase flow, trying to fill the tub, but unless the drain is blocked, it doesn’t work. That’s why hormonal optimization for men and women with diminished bone density is vital. The National Institute on Aging stated, “Estrogen saves more bone tissue than even very large daily doses of calcium.” Calcium cannot be deposited and stored unless the hormonal milieu is correct. Also, the May 00 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released findings by British researchers, describing a link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and a reduced risk of bone fractures in women who entered menopause. Building bone density prior to menopause is the best strategy for prevention; afterward, the most effective therapy is hormonal. Other factors leading to osteoporosis are poor nutrition (reduced calcium intake), lack of adequate exercise, unhealthy lifestyle (cigarettes, excessive alcohol), family history and race (Caucasian, Hispanic and Asian). The Cenegenics® approach of hormone optimization, smart nutrition, bone-specific exercise and a healthier lifestyle helps reverse osteoporosis. II. the Universal truth: Aging Although osteoporosis is more prominent in women, men are gaining a greater awareness of how osteoporosis can impact their health as well. Aerobic athletes with their high metabolic rate have a fast bone turnover, subjecting them to osteopenia and osteoporosis at a higher rate than the normal lessphysically active population. Regardless of gender, bones lose calcium as we age, becoming fragile, thin and prone to fracture. Estimates say million Americans (% of people 0 years and older) are threatened by osteoporosis. About 0 million Americans already have osteoporosis with 3 million more estimated to have low bone mass, setting the stage for the disease. Of that 0 million, approximately 8 million are women and million are men. Thinner and fair-skinned individuals seem more prone to osteoporosis. On the other hand, men with larger skeletons and bigger build tend to begin bone loss later, progressing slower than people with a slight frame. The top factors contributing to the disease are low estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels. That’s why drugs that treat osteoporosis may offer minimal help, yet don’t solve the problem. In actuality, they could prove counterproductive. Think of diminished hormones as a drain in a tub. OSTEOPOROSIS Know the risk factors • Hormonal: diminished estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels • Nutrition: low calcium intake/vitamin D • Exercise: inadequate physical exercise • Lifestyle habits: smoking, excessive alcohol, drinking sodas • Prolonged exposure to certain medications: steroids used to treat asthma or arthritis, anticonvulsants, certain cancer treatments and aluminum-containing antacids • Chronic disease: results in altered hormones and affects kidneys, lungs, stomach and intestines • Age: bone loss increases with age and sedentary behaviors • Heredity: propensity via family history 0 WWW.CENEGENICS.COM ii. th e u niversal tr uth : ag ing http://WWW.CENEGENICS.COM
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