Drinking water can protect your bones? Drink the right water to protect your bones from decalcification

Drinking water not only affects the metabolism of calcium in the body, but also relates to the strength and toughness of bones. Especially in the dry season of autumn, reasonable drinking water can not only allow the body to maintain a good water bal

Drinking water not only affects the metabolism of calcium in the body, but also relates to the strength and toughness of bones. Especially in the dry season of autumn, reasonable drinking water can not only allow the body to maintain a good water balance, but also effectively prevent bone decalcification.

Bones and water are inextricably linked

Bone strength is not only determined by calcium intake, but also closely related to the adequacy of water in the body. Although the bone is the hardest part of the human body, a large part of the bone tissue is actually made up of water. Water lubricates and cushions the bones, helping them maintain their toughness and elasticity.

When the body is dehydrated, the blood becomes thicker and calcium metabolism may be affected. Long-term lack of drinking water may lead to accelerated calcium loss and affect bone health. In addition, dehydration reduces the kidneys' ability to reabsorb calcium, leading to more calcium being excreted in the urine, increasing the risk of osteoporosis.

Drink the right water to protect your bones from decalcification

In order to prevent bone decalcification, it is very important to maintain a good drinking habit. So, how should you drink water to better protect your bones? Here are some tips to help you drink the right water and prevent bone health problems.

1. Drink enough water to maintain water balance in your body

The human body needs to consume a lot of water every day, and drinking water is the key to maintaining the water balance of the body. In general, adults should drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day, which can be adjusted based on factors such as an individual's weight, amount of exercise and ambient temperature. Although the temperature is not high in autumn, the climate is dry, which is more likely to cause the loss of water in the body, so it is particularly important to maintain adequate drinking water.

2. Drink more water and less sugary drinks

Water choices are also important for bone health. Plain water is the most natural and healthy drink, no sugar and calories, no extra burden on the body. In contrast, sugar-sweetened and carbonated beverages can have a negative impact on bone health. The phosphate in carbonated beverages will affect the absorption of calcium, long-term consumption of carbonated beverages, easy to lead to calcium loss, increase the risk of osteoporosis. Therefore, it is recommended to choose healthy drinks such as plain water or tea as far as possible, and reduce the intake of carbonated drinks.

3. Drink water at a reasonable time

Drinking water should not only pay attention to the amount, but also pay attention to the time. Drinking too much water, especially in a short period of time, may cause the body to excrete calcium too quickly. It is recommended that the daily amount of water be evenly distributed throughout the day, and avoid drinking a lot of water at one time, especially after eating a lot of water immediately, which may dilute stomach acid and affect calcium absorption.

4. Take proper mineral water for bone health

Mineral water is rich in calcium, magnesium and other minerals, and moderate drinking helps to supplement the mineral balance in the body, especially for those who have insufficient calcium intake in their daily diet, mineral water can be used as an auxiliary way to supplement calcium. However, it should be noted that it is not recommended to rely on mineral water to supplement calcium for a long time, and calcium intake in the diet is still the most important source.

This article is from: 2024-09-11 People's Daily Health "Orthopedic Director Lu Sheng" "How to protect bones through the correct way of drinking water?" Some content has been deleted, copyright belongs to the original author.

Author: Lu Sheng, Chief physician of the Department of Orthopedics, Yunnan First People's Hospital