You cannot stop the time from moving and whether you like it or not, you will get old. If you can’t imagine yourself using walking canes in the future, then your body should have sufficient Calcium in order not to suffer osteoporosis. Millions of people worldwide are affected by osteoporosis; this is characterized by having bone tissue deterioration and low bone mass. It is not a dreaded disease, however if bones are fractured it can result into permanent disability or worst even premature death. If you have Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency, you are most likely to get affected by osteoporosis when you get old. But these are not the only vitamins and minerals that are important to one’s bone. Your body should have the nutrients like zinc, potassium, vitamin A, C, K and the B vitamins. To manage osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fracture you can do the following steps:

• Increase physical activities
• Diet should have lesser sodium
• Avoid or quit smoking
• Alcohol intake should be limited
• Maintain an ideal weight
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet