What Harvard Health Publishing And 3 Other Doctors Think: What Is The Best Diet Or Foods To Help With Osteoporosis?

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Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling

M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA

There is no single best diet for people with osteoporosis. However, it is important that the diets of people with osteoporosis include adequate calcium and vitamin D. Common recommendations include 1200 mg of elemental calcium and 800 international units of vitamin D each day. Food sources of these nutrients are best but supplemental calcium and vitamin D may be best for those who are unable to consume enough in their diet. Low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) is common in people with celiac disease; for them, a gluten-free diet is recommended. Good sources of vitamin D include: Salmon, swordfish, tuna fish fortified foods (such as plant-based milk or orange juice with added vitamin D) dairy products Good sources of calcium include: milk, cheese and other dairy products green leafy vegetables foods with fortified flour (including some breads) soybeans, baked beans, and some other beans

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Answered by Dr. Sharvani Ennam

MBBS · 2 years of experience · India

Best diet which helps people living with osteoporosis include all items which are good for increasing the bone mass. CALCIUM: All the food, rich in calcium must be included in the diet. GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES: broccoli, kale, collard greens, dried figs, turnip greens and mustard greens. FISH: canned salmon and sardines with the bones. NUTS: almond and Brazil nuts.

Answered by Dr. Marcella Abunahman Pereira

Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil

Bone-strengthening food to help combat osteoporosis needs to be rich in calcium, magnesium, vitamins potassium and protein. Thus, have milk, cheese and yogurt. Oranges and orange juice. Leafy greens, salmon, lean meat, eggs, nuts and seeds, cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), soy, asparagus and fortified foods that have been supplemented with nutrients.

Answered by Dr. Mayank Saxena

Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India

Osteoporosis is chiefly caused due to calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Thus, if your diet lacks these, you might be at a higher risk for developing osteoporosis at an earlier stage.

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