Osteoporosis - Osteomalacia

Osteoporosis: rarefaction of the protein structure of the bone. Results in pain in the thoracolumbar spine, impotence, bone deformations and porosity of the bones which become fragile and break easily due to structural deterioration of the bone tissue (vertebrae, upper ends of the femur, wrists, etc.). Radiologically, we generally notice an exaggerated bone transparency.

Osteomalacia: generalized skeletal demineralization by insufficiency of calcium phosphorus fixation on the protein structure of the bone or osteoid tissue. These are always mineral, vitamin (D₃), protein deficiencies or ovarian or testicular insufficiency.

Rrickets is infantile osteomalacia.

Risk factor: estrogen and progesterone deficiency due to surgical removal of the ovaries or early menopause, family history, small bones and build small, insufficient assimilation of calcium and vitamin. D, insufficient physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, prolonged bed rest, prolonged use of laxatives, hypotensives, diuretics, tranquilizers, corticosteroid therapy, abuse of animal proteins.

Bone loss frequently begins around the age of 50 in both men and women.

Consumption of fermented soy (miso, tempeh) can increase and improve bone density and bone quality in postmenopausal women. Responsible: isoflavone, soy protein.

Onion increases bone mass (work from the University of Bern) - Juice mixture: carrot, apple (100 mL each), turnip (leaf), broccoli (80 mL each), dandelion (60 mL) and parsley - horsetail, alfalfa, nettle, seaweed, halibut liver oil, sardine

Spirulina - Dolomite - Lithothamne - Ortho-bone (AOR), bone powder, 4 to 8 caps/day during meals - Pollen (1 tsp with meals) - Nutricap (Yves Ponroy/Nutrisanté), 2 caps./day - Minerola (Superdiet), 6-8 caps/day, before meals - Ostéo (Quest), 2 caps. after meals - Osteomineral (Yves Ponroy/Nutrisanté), 2 tabs. : Ca in the morning, Mg in the evening - Erbasit (Biosana). Whey protein isolate (Ultimum), 10 g senna, cascara sagrada and many other natural laxatives. Beware of excess fiber which disrupts calcium assimilation

Avoid cooking vegetables in water. Correct the use of excess sugars.

Reducethe consumption of animal proteins and acidifying foods. The acidity of the body is an important source of decalcification.

Calcitonin (peptide hormone of 32 amino acids) is recommended at a rate of 100 IU/day by injection. Its indication is, however, controversial.

A loss of hormones is linked to a weakening of the skeleton.

Algae baths x 3 / week

Adequate exposure to the sun: 10 minutes at the beginning of the morning and at the end of the afternoon are sufficient to obtain good effects (provitamin D₃ which increases the absorption of calcium in the intestine)

Regular physical exercises (light weight training)

Avoid cigarettes, coffee consumption and of alcohol

Caution to anti-calcium: aluminum (antiperspirants, pans, cans, tin cans, packaging of medicines in tablets)