Eating well, investing in calcium-rich foods and exercising are excellent natural strategies for strengthening bones, but in some cases, the gynecologist or nutritionist may recommend taking a calcium supplement to ensure bone strength and prevent fractures and their complications.
If a woman suspects bone problems, she should consult a general doctor to assess the health of her bones using densitometry and begin appropriate treatment, which may include hormone replacement medications or dietary supplements.
To strengthen bones during menopause, women should
It is important to follow this advice because, after menopause, there is a large loss of hormones, which results in a decrease in bone mass and leaves the bones thinner and weaker, so, after menopause, osteoporosis occurs, which can lead to bone fractures or deformity of the spine, which dents.
Watch the video below to find out what else you can do to ensure bone strength and health with nutritionist Tatiana Zanin and physiotherapist Marcelle Pinheiro:
To complete the treatment, it is recommended that women avoid smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages, as they reduce the body absorption of calcium and vitamin D.