Experts Advise Early Prevention for Bone Health After 50
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Experts highlight the critical need for early prevention of bone density loss and managing weight changes after 50. They recommend amorphous calcium for better absorption and suggest strength training and waist circumference measurement as key health strategies.
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- Early prevention is key for bone health after 50.
- Most women over 50 lack sufficient dietary calcium.
- Amorphous calcium offers superior absorption compared to crystalline forms.
- Menopause leads to natural weight gain due to hormonal changes.
- Strength training and waist measurement are vital health tips.
Clinical physiologist Dr. Sean Portal, in the third episode of "Getting the Skeletons Out of the Closet," discusses crucial health advice for individuals over 50, particularly focusing on bone health and body composition changes. Dr. Guy Gutman, a women's health specialist, asserts that 100% of women do not receive sufficient calcium through diet alone due to Western dietary habits and processed foods. He uses the analogy of a "Nugaty" bar versus a "Folded" bar to explain how bone density decreases, making bones brittle and susceptible to fractures, similar to osteoporosis.
Dr. Gutman emphasizes the importance of not just the quantity but the type of calcium consumed. He contrasts crystalline calcium with amorphous calcium (ACC), a novel Israeli-developed powder that is absorbed much faster and more effectively by the body. Amorphous calcium, produced by the company Amorphical, has shown in clinical studies to significantly enhance calcium absorption and bioavailability.
Dietitian Shaked Rot addresses weight gain common in menopause, attributing it to decreased estrogen levels and cellular aging, which lead to increased visceral fat and insulin resistance. This can result in higher blood sugar, elevated LDL cholesterol, and hypertension. Rot explains that a natural decrease in resting metabolic rate contributes to an average weight gain of about five kilograms in this age group.
Rot offers practical advice: measure waist circumference relative to height, aiming for a ratio below 0.5, as it's a more accurate health risk indicator than weight alone. She also strongly recommends incorporating strength and weight training to build muscle mass, which burns more calories than fat tissue, helping to counteract muscle and bone loss during menopause.
The episode also references previous installments, including a story about a paratrooper injured on October 7th who recovered using amorphous calcium, and a discussion on bone breakdown and rebuilding mechanisms.