Osteopenia means that your bone density and mass are reduced. It affects the structure and strength of your bones, making them weak and fragile—so fragile that a fall or even mild stress such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. It is an early stage of osteoporosis and can develop without symptoms. Osteopenia is diagnosed by a T-score between -1 and -2.5 on a DXA scan, which measures bone density [26].
Osteopenia affects men and women of all ethnicities as they age. Postmenopausal women typically experience an acute and dramatic loss of bone mass and are most vulnerable to osteopenia, but older men are also at risk—they also lose bone mass, just at a slower rate. Low body weight, low physical activity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk.
How to prevent osteopenia?
Osteopenia often develops without symptoms or pain and is only discovered when the bones break. However, you can prevent it by consuming enough calcium, which is the main component of bones, from the age of thirty. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, tofu, soybeans, whole grains, fatty fish and eggs, calcium-fortified foods, etc. Vitamin D is also important for calcium absorption. The recommended daily intake for adults with osteopenia is 20-40 micrograms [26]. Sources include sunlight, fatty fish and fortified foods. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle also have a big impact on overall health. Weight-bearing activities such as walking, strength training and yoga strengthen bones. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.
Stabilized bone mass during menopause
Additionally, KaLOHAS® is also rich in vitamin K – a vitamin that increases calcium absorption and decreases its excretion. By taking KaLOHAS®, you can get calcium and vitamin K at the same time, thus better protecting your bone health. In fact, one study showed that drinking kale juice once a day for 24 months stabilized bone mass in menopausal women, suggesting that kale is an important option for preventing osteopenia [27].
KaLOHAS®
KaLOHAS® is an organic functional food made of dark green leafy vegetable kale, a rich source of calcium. Compared to milk, the calcium from kale is much easier to be absorbed and utilized by the body, so KaLOHAS® can be a good choice for your daily calcium needs, especially for vegetarians.
Easy to use
KaLOHAS® can be used in all meals, smoothies, yogurt, ice cream, bread, cake, cookie…everything you can think of. Just add KaLOHAS® to your foods or drinks, then you have your own healthy diet. KaLOHAS® is designed as small sachet, easy to carry and has long shelf-life, so that you can enjoy your healthy diet anytime, anywhere.
Kalohas is made of one ingredient: 100% pure, organic Greenkale.
