Osteoporosis

To have healthy bone, we need a daily allowance of about 100g of carbohydrate, 45-55g of proteint, 600-900mg of calcium, 200-400IU of vitamin D, 700-1000mg of phosphorus, 300-400mg of magnesium, 1-1.5g of sodium, 60-90mg of vitamin C, 2-2.3g of chloride and 3-4mg of fluoride. Prolonged lack of adequate the above nutrient may develop osteoporosis. The disease does not appear to be due to a simple nutrient deficiency. Other factors including a lack of exercise, a lack of sex hormone, the use of cortisone drug, alcoholism, excessive smoking, the use of steroid-type medication, chronic lung disease, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or even an excess intake of protein or fat in the diet, have been implicated.