Bones

Recent research suggests that older women have lower body content of vitamin B12, and as a result of this they suffer from rapid bone loss. This conclusion was reached based on the latest research, which aimed to clarify the effect of this vitamin on bone health. Vitamin B12, which is found in animal products such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese and eggs, is essential for the production of red blood cells and proper functioning of the nervous system.

Short-term studies the consumption of calcium (calcium) showed that postmenopausal women have a decrease in bone density. Long-term studies have not confirmed a lower risk of fractures of a diet high in calcium. Less study has been focused on the effects of vitamin D in prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis (thinning of bone) or fractures.

The share of older population in Europe now makes up around 20% and it is expected that by the year 2020 it will have increased to 25%. The most significant demographic changes are recorded in the older age group population (80 years and over). Number of factors, among others nutrition contributed to an increase in average age of the population.

Osteoporosis - thinning of bone tissue disease - is one of the most common diseases of civilization. Osteoporosis is not a natural part of aging, it is an improper, unhealthy intensified the process of degradation of bone mass. In the course of the disease occurs proportional to the decrease of all components of bone tissue and changes in microarchitecture and bone quality.

Elderly patients who suffer from osteoporosis (thinning bones) can not be said to prevent fractures by the use of calcium and vitamin D in the form of food supplements. It claims that, according to Reuters Scottish scientists. People with osteoporosis are at increased risk of bone fractures, especially if they already had fractures.

Women who take low doses of vitamin D have a higher risk that they will lead to hip fracture. Scientists examined and evaluated 400 women, some of which have suffered such injury. The risk of fracture was only about 77 percent higher.

Supplements of folic acid and vitamin B12 may be the results of Japanese research is likely the reduction of the risk of hip fractures in elderly people after a history of stroke. Taking supplements of folic acid and vitamin B12, according to the results of Japanese research possible ...

The proportion of elderly population in Europe today is around 20% and it is expected that by 2020 will have increased to 25%. The most significant demographic changes were recorded in the older age group population (80 years and over). A number of factors, among others, food has contributed to increased life expectancy.