How Do I Know If I’m Getting Enough?
When it comes to bone health, many people know that calcium matters. But calcium is only one part of the story. Strong bones need a combination of nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D, protein, magnesium and vitamin K. These nutrients work together to support bone strength, muscle function, balance, recovery and long-term mobility.
The challenge is that most people do not know exactly how much they are getting each day. You may think you are eating well, but are you consistently meeting your bone-health needs? Are you getting enough protein? Is your calcium intake spread through your diet? Are you relying on supplements when your diet may already be providing enough — or not enough?
This is where awareness becomes powerful.
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NOFSA – National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bones are reduced, leading to weakness of the skeleton and increased risk of fracture, particularly of the spine, wrists, hip, pelvis and upper arms. In many affected people, bone loss is gradual and without warning signs until the disease is advanced. It can result in extreme pain and in severe cases even death.
Osteoporosis is also known as “the silent crippler” because a person usually doesn’t know that they have it until it’s too late. Unfortunately, in many cases, the first real “symptom” is a broken bone. In South Africa, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will possibly develop this disease within their lifetime – which means potentially between 4 and 6 million South Africans suffer from Osteoporosis.
There are many misconceptions about osteoporosis, for example that it is “an old woman’s disease”. In fact, bone loss in women can begin as early as the age of 25. Furthermore, new studies have shown the prevalence of osteoporosis in men is higher than previously thought with approximately one in five men affected.
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