Last Update: February 04, 2023, 20:45 IST
One such major problem that a woman may have to face is weakening of bones or bone fractures.
Post-menopausal women are at a higher risk of facing several diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Every human body goes through a series of changes in its lifetime. A female reproductive system undergoes many changes at a particular age. Most women go through menopause after the age of about 45. Menopause usually begins in the late 40s or early 50s. The hormonal changes experienced during this phase result in a variety of symptoms, including hot flashes, irritability, fatigue, and mood swings. Post-menopausal women are at a higher risk of facing several diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. One such major problem that a woman may have to face is weakening of bones or bone fractures.
To avoid such situations, calcium intake is very important. Since calcium is beneficial for the growth and development of a child, it is also a very essential nutrient for women who are going through menopause. Calcium intake is very important for every part of the body. It is essentially important for women going through menopause to include calcium-rich food in their diet. Let us know why this is important.
Why is calcium intake important during menopause?
There is a decrease in estrogen production during menopause. According to Medscape, “When a woman goes through menopause, her body’s production of the hormone estrogen decreases. Estrogen hormone works to regulate periods and it also helps in absorbing calcium in the body. But when its production starts decreasing, then the ability to make calcium from food also decreases and due to this the bones start becoming weak.
risk of breaking bones
The risk of breaking or breaking bones also increases significantly after menopause. This can be called osteoporosis. Some studies suggest that up to 10 percent of women lose bone mass within the next 5 years after menopause, increasing their chances of bone loss or fractures.
How important is calcium?
According to the Mayo Clinic, to avoid these problems, women ages 19 to 70 need to consume at least 1,000 milligrams to as many as 2,000 milligrams of calcium a day. If you are unable to provide calcium to your body through diet, then you can take supplements on the advice of a doctor.
take care of vitamin d
Vitamin D intake is also necessary for women for better absorption of calcium in the body. For this, you can also take supplements on the advice of a doctor.
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