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Low calcium diet increases risk of hyperparathyroidism in women

Low calcium diet increases risk of hyperparathyroidism in women

in Rochester, USA, suggests that women with calcium-deficient diets are more likely to have hyperparathyroidism - the disease which causes the parathyroid glands to release excess hormones, which "steal" the calcium from the bones and deposit it into the bloodstream. Calcium in the arteries can cause problems in the body's electrical system, making people more tired and depressed, as well as increasing the risk of diseases such as osteoporosis and kidney stones, as excess calcium will focus on the kidneys. The researchers were followed by more than 58,000 women who took part in the Harvard Nurses' Health study.

Every four years, they were questioned about diet and health in general. Over the 22 years of study, 277 women were diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism. Analyzing the data, scientists have found that diets lacking calcium can stimulate the parathyroid glands more than expected. According to scholars, these glands are responsible for keeping blood calcium levels stable. When these levels are in low amounts, hormones "pull" calcium out of the bones. Hyperparathyroidism affects about one in 800 people, but is more common in older people and especially postmenopausal women . According to the study's experts, one in every 250 women over 55 will have a cervical tumor in their lifetime because of the disease. They claim that a diet rich in calcium as well as physical exercise is critical to the prevention of hyperparathyroidism. Know what to do to have more calcium in the body Did you know that only 10% of the Brazilian population Do you ingest the recommended daily amount of calcium? The ideal is 1300mg of mineral per day for menopausal women and 1000mg for women out of this period, in addition to men and children in general. This amount is the equivalent of three cups of whole milk plus one serving of yellow cheese. Having a consumption below this value can trigger diseases such as osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism and hypertension, in addition to facilitating bone fractures due to falls. However, it is not enough just to ingest these foods - there are several other factors that influence the body's absorption of calcium. Dr. Syllene Nunes, head of the field of preventive medicine at the National Unimed Central, says that the more we move the skeleton, the greater the activation of osteoblasts, which are the bone-producing cells. The most effective exercises are those that move the bones to many different sides, such as dance, running and team sports. For those who move the body, the recommendation is worth: the body loses on average 100mg of calcium per sweaty hour. That is: if you sweat, restore calcium!

Strengthen the bones with magnesium Magnesium is part of the bone matrix. Therefore, ingesting foods rich in this nutrient is essential for calcium absorption and bone strengthening. Sunbathing for vitamin D

Nutritionist Camila Freitas, of Vittali Consultoria, in São Paulo, explains that exposure to the sun activates the vitamin D that is present in the sun. in our body, stimulating the intestinal absorption of calcium. "Ten to fifteen minutes a day of exposure to the sun on the arms and legs by 10 o'clock or after 4 o'clock is a good way to get vitamin D," he says.

Invest in probiotic foods

They are a type of fiber found in fruits, such as apple and orange; vegetables such as almeirão, chicory, carrot, onion and garlic; cereals, such as oats, and industrialized fortified with the component. According to the nutritionist Camila, the intake of these foods makes the intestine work better, making the absorption and the use of calcium more efficient.


Music producer dies Carlos Eduardo Miranda

Music producer dies Carlos Eduardo Miranda

Music producer Carlos Eduardo Miranda, 56, passed away this Thursday (22), after feeling a headache and a mal-sudden. Miranda, as he was known, was very important in the Brazilian music scene, having helped reveal musicians and bands such as Skank, O Rappa, Raimundos and Gaby Amarantos. He was also a juror on the Idols program in 2006 and 2007 and later had a similar role on reality shows as Astros and What's Your Talent?

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Stool transplantation: procedure is used to treat type of colitis

Stool transplantation: procedure is used to treat type of colitis

Fecal microbiota transplantation, or stool transplantation, is a procedure in which feces from a tested donor are collected, mixed in a solution, coatated and placed in the intestine of the recipient patient, either by colonoscopy, endoscopy or enema. Fecal microbiota transplantation is already performed in Brazil.

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