Dairy products & Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones and results in a decrease in their mass and consequently in a deterioration of their quality.

The bones become more porous and, at the same time, more fragile, increasing the risk of fractures.

People usually lose bone density as they get older. However, osteoporosis can be prevented with proper nutrition and exercise from childhood and adulthood.

Bones serve a structural role and they consist of the main sources of calcium in the body.

If the required calcium is not taken in from our diet, the body absorbs the calcium it needs from the bones to maintain other functions that are more important for our immediate survival.

A large amount of calcium is constantly excreted in the urine, which, if left untreated, will cause the bones to lose calcium over time, making them less dense and more likely to break.

Kalogeraki dairy products (edesma, hard and soft cheeses) are one of the richest sources of calcium.

Several studies have shown that consuming dairy products at all ages leads to enhanced bone health.

Consumption of dairy products in childhood results in a decrease tin he rate of bone loss.

Increased calcium intake, especially with a daily dairy consumption, helps bones strengthening and prevents from osteoporosis,

Another reason why Kalogeraki dairy products are suitable for the prevention of osteoporosis is their high percentage of vitamin D.  In addition, they consist of a rich source of protein, phosphorus and vitamin K, namelly all the nutrients that are particularly important for the bone health.

In cases of lactose intolerance, products that do not contain it, such as almond milk, rice or soy milk, or dairy products that contain a small amount of it, such as yogurt and ripe cheese, can be consumed.

Each year, osteoporosis leads to more than two million fractures, including more than 250,000 hip fractures.

Therefore, it is necessary to prevent osteoporosis, adopting proper eating habits from an early age.

Including Kalogeraki dairy products in your daily routine so that you can benefit later!

Artemis Kyrka
Dietitian Nutritionist