Originally Posted by Richard Cranium
Most people wrongly associate osteoprosis with a dietary calcium deficiency. Actually, most people have more than enough calcium in their daily diet.
I concur. Absorption and utilization are more important than raw input level.
Originally Posted by Richard Cranium
There are several differing health conditions, and of course, just aging, that promote osteoporosis. And there are stratagies that include calcium supplementation ... [/I]
and ... ???
Originally Posted by Richard Cranium
It would be wise, for aging cyclists, especially women, to review their status about the their chances of suffering severe osteoporosis with a medical professional.
Why is a medical professional required if one simply knows how to control the progress of the deterioration?
Originally Posted by Richard Cranium
The information cited is this thread is easily misconstrued, and many of the comments in response to the thread topic reflect an ignorance of the subject of osteoporsis relative to aging, gender and exercise levels of each individual.
OK, I am a small-boned 55-year-old white male who drank lots of milk as a child/teenager. What should I be doing beyond weight-bearing exercises, dietary restrictions (lots of greens, some dairy, no soft drinks or coffee), and sun exposure (for Vitamin D)?
You have our attention, Richard. Tell us more.
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