Osteomalacia/bone health
In adults, the poor mineralization of bone results in the painful bone disease Osteomalacia, chiefly caused by vitamin D deficiency. Osteomalacia is characterized by inadequate mineralization of bone or weakening of previously constructed bones. Insufficient calcium absorption.
Osteomalacia Causes
- Insufficient calcium absorption
- Deficiency or resistance to the action of vitamin D
- Phosphate deficiency due to renal disorders
- Not enough dietary sources
Factors that reduce the formation of vitamin D
- Very little exposure to sunlight
- Smog
- Shorter days of sunlight
- Use strong sunscreen
- In the elderly, their skin, kidney, and liver lose the capacity to make and activate vitamin D by advancing age.
Sources
- Sunlight
- Salmon
- Tuna fish
- Milk
- Cod liver oil
- Liver beef
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Yogurt fortified with vitamin D
- Orange juice fortified with vitamin D
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