Notes on osteoporosis.

Notes on osteoporosis from Southwest Nutrition in the UK:
Good: Water & Minerals: With any treatment for osteoporosis, an absolute minimum of 2 litres of pure water should be drunk a day, and this should be preferably low in sodium Any nutritional changes will have little to no effect if the electrolyte balance of the body is not corrected prior to any treatment commencing, as it needs to be ensured that minerals are being deposited in the correct place.
Bad: Poor cellular absorption: An unhealthy cell is not permeable. This means that the nutrients are less able to get into the cell and toxic waste tends to build up inside. In this case the polarity of the cell becomes distorted with sodium and calcium going inside the cell and magnesium and potassium being lost. The foods that lead to the contraction and the blocking of the cell are high in sodium and calcium and refined sugars. All processed and refined carbohydrates will be high in sugar, so these need to be avoided and whole unprocessed foods substituted.
Bad: Dairy products: Dairy foods are blocking to the cell, milk, yogurt and cheese. Countries which tend to eat the most dairy products appear to have the highest levels of osteoporosis and breast cancer, which demonstrates that osteoporosis is not a simple case of calcium deficiency.
Good: Magnesium needed with Calcium: Bone is made up primarily of calcium and phosphorus, with smaller amounts of magnesium, boron and strontium. Too much or too little phosphorus contributes to osteoporosis. When calcium is not being metabolized properly it is dumped inside the cell. This in turn blocks the energy mechanism in the cell itself. Magnesium balanced with natural calcium from food is one of the minerals needed to put calcium into the bone and the blood where it is needed. Good sources of magnesium are nuts, legumes, wholegrains and dark green vegetables
Good: Potassium needed: To ensure the cell's sodium / potassium cycle works correctly and maintains a healthy electrolyte balance, potassium rich foods are needed, as they are opening to the cell and will help keep the sodium outside. Good sources of potassium are potatoes, avocados, most fish and bananas.
Bad: Sodium: High Sodium retention as a result of diet or kidney problems has the potential to reduce bone density by negatively affecting an individual's calcium / magnesium ratio,
Good: EFAs: Essential fatty acids also play a role in the prevention of osteoporosis. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids help increase levels of calcium in the body, deposit calcium in the bones, and improve bone strength. A deficiency in certain essential fatty acids is likely to cause bone loss.
Bad: Too much Protein: A high protein diet leads to mineral loss through the urine, and this is a factor in the development of osteoporosis.
Bad: Poor colon absorption:If intestinal health is poor, the absorption of available minerals will be very low. If a diet high in mucus producing foods such as wheat, animal products and dairy has been followed, then it is most likely that correct absorption will be severely compromised due to the layer of morbid material lining the membranes of the intestine.
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