The main points of the diet

• Increase calcium and vitamin D intake
• Prioritise an alkalising diet
• Eat a diet rich in minerals
• Avoid foods high in sodium
• Limit alcohol and coffee

The benefits of the diet

A special diet for osteoporosis has many benefits:

• Slowing the process of osteoporosis
• Preserve your bones
• Reduce pain associated with osteoporosis
• Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
• Get the nutrients you need to be and stay healthy
• Know which foods to avoid if you have osteoporosis

What are the calcium and vitamin D requirements?

In order to slow down the progression of osteoporosis, it is important to ensure that you get enough calcium.

This intake must be accompanied by vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption.

The preventive effect of vitamin D against fractures is well established.

This effect is explained by its role in bone metabolism, but also by its ability to improve neuromuscular function and balance.

Here are the average requirements for vitamin D and calcium: