We all know that our bones need calcium, vitamin D and exercise…but there are silent leechers of calcium from our bones that we also need to be aware of !
1. Too much salt: aim for less than 1tsp salt per day – avoid packaged food
2. Acidity: leeches calcium from bones
3. Alcohol: can interfere with how how your body absorbs calcium
4. Excess caffeine: prevents absorption of calcium -reduce intake of soft drinks
5. Smoking : slows the formation of new bone tissues
6. Underweight: can lower bone mass
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