Unearthed Gems: 15 Lesser-Known Nutritional Secrets for Stronger Bones on World Osteoporosis Day

Stronger Bone s Credit Image: google.com World Osteoporosis Day celebrated every year on 20 October

[{"selector":"#anim-61df9c68-243c-496a-9345-c0a28d963c35 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] A reminder of the importance of maintaining strong and healthy bones through lifesty le choices. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-17d2c24b-dd30-42c9-bfe5-201033efcbd3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus and magnesium are important nutrients needed for bone health Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-cd652a87-573f-435a-970b-6024db01a48c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Each plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the skel eton. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-2052002a-60bb-44c9-af5e-c9d86d0ec873 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(14.842485855333557%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Notably, the absorption rates of these nutrients fluctuate at different life st ages. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-51fd9cb6-8545-4fbc-bee4-720a64c4c41f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.25158403628603%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] During infancy and early childhood, calcium absorption is remarkably hi gh. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-7c1b5e0a-d92a-4abe-b977-991d3bde8fd4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Estimated to be about 60%, gradually decreasing to 25-30% in adulthood Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-96d86a2a-4752-4d46-9988-52205e809949 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] And it reduces further as the age of the person increases. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-852f9666-16db-4e3b-b7d3-e61f9f2dd3fc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.849216454413447%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] This insight was found at the OMR branch in Chennai within the Cloudnine Group of Hospitals. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-db5f4755-b55c-416b-b547-ee9888901cdd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Provided by Ramya B, a reputed executive nutritionist. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-095f742a-8911-4357-af90-a7949484c0f2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Calcium, a cornerstone nutrient for bone health Credit Image: google.com

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[{"selector":"#anim-0bd2de1c-4cc6-499f-9de9-6912a1b979b1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Which includes ragi, kulthi dal, rajma, soybean and various types of pulses. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-ef4bb5af-73b6-44e3-83b1-44085279e974 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Other valuable sources of calcium include dairy products such as milk and cheese, as well as okra, broad beans, cluster beans. Credit Image: google.com

[{"selector":"#anim-684a93eb-9504-4ff3-a853-161e55511b76 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Contains vegetables like a variety of dry fruits and seeds. Credit Image: google.com Learn more