7 bad habits that cause severe calcium deficiency

1. Eat too salty

The salty taste of salt comes from sodium, and sodium is closely related to calcium excreted in the urine. Eating 6g of salt every day means that the body will lose about 40-60g of calcium. Vietnamese people often have the habit of eating salty foods, so the amount of salt each day often exceeds the recommended value of 5g, but the amount of calcium entering the body is not up to standard. Therefore, eating less salt is also a way to help the body retain calcium.

2. Don't like to eat green vegetables

Green leafy vegetables, especially dark green vegetables, are rich in calcium and rich in nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and vitamin C, which can promote the absorption and utilization of calcium. However, many people do not like to eat vegetables, which further increases the risk of osteoporosis. It is recommended that people eat vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, lettuce, kale, leeks, broccoli, etc. to provide enough calcium for the body.

3. Eat too much meat

Many people think that eating bone soup can supplement calcium, but this is wrong, the body supplementing the right amount of protein is the ideal condition for absorbing calcium. However, when consuming too much protein in each meal, the rate of calcium absorption will decrease, while calcium excretion through urine will increase, causing calcium deficiency. Therefore, the habit of eating too much meat will hinder calcium absorption. To ensure health, experts recommend that you only eat 40-75 grams of meat per day.

4. Not drinking enough milk

Milk and dairy products are considered natural "calcium stores" because 100ml of milk contains up to 104mg of calcium. Dairy products not only contain high levels of calcium but are also very easily absorbed.

5. Lazy to exercise

To promote better use of calcium by bones, we need to stimulate bones through exercise. Therefore, we must exercise at least 30 minutes every day. In addition to aerobics, sports such as jogging, yoga, cycling, ... are also good sports for the body.

6. Diet to lose weight

It is worth noting that dieting to lose weight will make it difficult for the body to absorb and store calcium, which will not only affect the fat burning effect but also affect the body's nutritional balance. If you need to lose weight quickly, pay attention to properly supplementing calcium for the body.

7. Less exposure to sunlight

Our skin can synthesize vitamin D under sunlight. This vitamin helps our body absorb and use calcium better. Therefore, just spending 20 minutes a day "bathing" in the sunlight is also a safe and effective way to supplement calcium. However, people need to pay attention, exposure to sunlight in the morning or afternoon to avoid skin irritation and heatstroke.