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Salmon: Other Options
Apparently, the consumption of oily fish like salmon has other benefits for individuals who incorporate it into their diet, since scientific studies have yielded surprising findings about the contributions of this food to human health.
First, we can say that because of its nutritional properties, salmon is very useful in shaping the diet to prevent problems of weakening and thinning of bones (osteoporosis), and two of its components are essential to prevent and combat condition:}
Calcium. Most abundant mineral in bone and whose presence in the body depends on diet and skeletal health. In addition to salmon, this element is found in dairy products and some vegetables like corn, soybeans and tomatoes.
Vitamin D. A substance that promotes the intestinal absorption of calcium. Along with blue fish, other important sources of this nutrient are butter, egg yolk, wheat germ, cocoa, and mushrooms. Read the rest of this entry »
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Salmon: As Healthy As Tasty
From a nutritional standpoint, the salmon is grouped with tuna, sardines, herring, eels, tuna, swordfish and trout in the “blue fish”, which are distinguished by their exquisite flavor and because 10% of weight is fat (white fish is only 2%).
Regular consumption of these foods is highly recommended to all people because of their nutritional properties, however, is far preferable for those who are at risk of cardiovascular disease or thrombosis (partial or total blockage of the bloodstream, caused by a clot .) This is not a contradiction, since the predominant type of fat in these fish (unsaturated) is useful in preventing and treating health problems of the circulatory system.
Indeed, salmon contains large amount of omega-3 fatty acid, which acts to reduce levels of bad cholesterol (low density) in blood, and slightly increases good cholesterol (high density), thus reducing the risk of formation of blood clots in the blood, while minimizing the accumulation of fat in artery walls (arteriosclerosis). Read the rest of this entry »
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Salmon, Ideal Against Osteoporosis and High Cholesterol
Salmon are a family of fish native to cold regions of the northern hemisphere that can live in fresh or salt water and the meat is very popular worldwide. In addition to its delicious taste, this food has beneficial properties that make it ideally diets against osteoporosis or high cholesterol. Check it out!
Salmon is known in various regions of the world as the king of fish, because the unique texture and pleasant flavor of the meat makes it ideal dish to be eaten at celebrations and special occasions. Also, more and more food cultures and incorporate that advantage, especially because, in addition obtained through fishing, there have been important specialized farms or farms that have expanded the chance to try this product even in places where until little was scarce.
In fact, these fish that naturally inhabit the colder parts of the northern hemisphere, is in the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific, as well as rivers and lakes of Ireland, Norway, Greenland, Germany, France, Austria, Scotland, Canada and United States, are also obtained in abundance in sites with closed and controlled environments, established in countries such as Chile and Japan, which allows you to find fresh or frozen, where until recently only be marketed canned or smoked. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bone Densitometry: Measuring Bone Health
The person undergoing this type of analysis only requires comfortable clothing without metal or plastic devices in the areas studied. If you are receiving calcium pills should not take it the day of study, but does not necessarily have fasted, nor give the patient or injecting any substance.
On the other hand, if the person has undergone a radiological study with contrast medium (x-rays that use a substance that makes visible the internal organs) must wait a week to perform densitometry, and it should be noted that this analysis is contraindicated in pregnancy. Read the rest of this entry »
Bone Densitometry (II)
It therefore becomes important to be aware of bone health, diagnosis is done by calling or DPX densitometry, of which there are three types:
Axial skeleton. This test evaluates the quality of older bones, ie, vertebrae and femur (thigh bone). Since these are the bones that have higher risk of fracture, axial densitometry is the most requested by doctors to people with risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Has the disadvantage that its cost is higher compared with the other two. Read the rest of this entry »
Bone Densitometry (I)
Technological advances in the field of medicine have led to the knowledge of more diseases and, consequently, the implementation of specific studies to diagnose conditions. In the case of osteoporosis there is a very effective test: bone densitometry.
Disease of our age, osteoporosis is already part of everyday vocabulary, but it would be worth remembering that this condition is characterized by decreased bone mineral density (calcium and collagen) when there is an imbalance in the cycle of reconstruction of the bones (forms least amount of bone tissue is destroyed). Read the rest of this entry »
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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
Diagnosis
It is made by bone density tests, determining the density (thickness and texture) of the bones to determine the risk of fractures. This method can measure the amount of bone tissue contained in the body with the help of a device, the result is compared with the levels of bone mass that has a healthy population, information obtained by taking into account age, sex , race, height and weight of the patient.
Conventional radiography can detect fractures, however, only show bone loss when more than 30%.
Prevention
Preventive action should begin from childhood, go through puberty, the reproductive period and reinforced during pregnancy (at this stage the woman’s bones tend to weaken because the baby takes its nutrients) and menopause, which allow structures achieve greater bone strength. Read the rest of this entry »
Osteoporosis: Causes and Symptoms
Causes
- Imbalance between the rate of degradation and bone regeneration.
- Poor or no production of estrogen due to menopause.
- Low intake of calcium and vitamin D from an early age.
- Anomaly in the absorption of nutrients mentioned above.
- Smoking may promote the acceleration of the process.
- Prolonged treatment with cortisone-based medication.
- Heredity.
- Lack of exercise is a risk factor, since this activity stimulates bone formation. In addition, the frequent rest causes the calcium is removed from the body through the urinary tract.
- Women are more affected than men because their amount of bone tissue is 30% lower.
- Snuff consumption, alcohol and caffeine promotes calcium excretion through the urine. Read the rest of this entry »
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Osteoporosis
Skeletal disease characterized by reduced bone mineral density (calcium and collagen) due to imbalance in the cycle of bone reconstruction (less formed bone tissue is destroyed), which causes bones to become porous , thin and fragile, therefore, susceptible to fracture at the slightest effort or not.
This situation is exacerbated by poor calcium intake (contained in milk, cheese, cream and yogurt) and vitamin D (ensure that mineral absorption, and is found in liver oil, sardines, salmon, tuna, liver, milk and butter ), low estrogen production (hormones that maintain good bones, teeth and hair), poor exposure to sunlight and a sedentary lifestyle (little exercise), among other factors. Read the rest of this entry »
Too Much Calcium and Osteoporosis
While adequate calcium intake is important in maintaining bone health, excessive calcium intake can lead to increased bone porosity and fractures. Excess calcium deposits in soft tissues and bones, therefore, leads to development of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.
According to new research from Harvard University for 12 long years, more dairy products consumed, the greater the rate of bone fracture and brittle bones. In fact, in countries where the consumption of dairy products and, in general, levels of calcium in the diet are low, rates of bone fracture is also lower.
According to Dutch researcher, Klompmakers, excess calcium through dairy products and mineral supplements, the forces of bone building cells known as osteoclasts, to replicate prematurely, causing a rapid and premature aging of the bones. Excess calcium in the bones can lead to plaque buildup. Excess calcium may also be deposited in soft tissues in the bones, and prevent the body removes calcium from the bones, where it is stored until it can be excreted.
In Asia, where calcium intake is relatively low (100-200 mg daily), peak bone mass is reached later in life, and bones remain strong and resistant to fracture later in life. Ultimately bone health can be maintained by changing your lifestyle and taking balanced diet and stay active.
We must not allow ourselves to commit to be convinced that limestone toximolecular swallowing poisons or supplements anyway, to fill the void that the lack of real nutrition and exercise has caused. Therefore, osteoporosis can be prevented by reducing the intake of calcium, especially in countries where osteoporotic fractures are common.