Moringa for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects the bones of millions of people worldwide. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that may lead to weak and fragile bones which leads to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis occurs when there is an imbalance between new bone formation and old bone resorption. The body may fail to form enough new bone, or too much old bone may be reabsorbed, or both. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone micro architecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis is most common in women after menopause, when it is called postmenopausal osteoporosis, but may also develop in men, and may occur in anyone in the presence of particular hormonal disorders and other chronic diseases. Usually, the loss of bone occurs over an extended period of years. Often, a person will sustain a fracture before becoming aware that the disease is present. By then, the disease may be in its advanced stages and damage may be serious.
Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies increase the risk of osteoporosis in older people. Evidence shows that sufficient intake of both vitamin D and calcium reduces the risk of osteoporosis in older people. Calcium is a mineral fundamental to good bone structure. Calcium absorption requires other vitamins and minerals to be present in the diet, specifically magnesium, Vitamin A and Vitamin D. Calcium retention needs Vitamin B6 and Vitamin K. Vitamin D is available normally in a balanced diet and is produced by absorption of sunlight through the skin. Vitamin C is required in sufficient amounts for Collagen production. Moringa as a single food holds these entire nutrient.
Moringa Leaves are one of the richest sources of natural Calcium. That’s why people view Moringa leaves as the natural cure for Osteoporosis. For the middle aged men and women the body requires large amount of calcium to perform the normal metabolic activities. When the amount of Calcium in the regular diet is low, which is common always, the body will absorb the calcium stored in the bones, rendering the bones weak and susceptible for Osteoporosis.
Another fact about calcium is that it needs iron along with it for the maximum effect. Moringa leaves, with 25 times more iron than that of Spinach, provide both the iron and calcium together and help to cure osteoporosis. Regular intake of Moringa Leaves either in the form of dried green leaves, powder or in the capsule form will provide the necessary amount of Iron and calcium to the body. The middle aged women and senior citizens are the ones who reap the maximum benefits by the regular intake of Moringa leaves.