Calcium & Magnesium you must take if you suffer from osteoporosisㅣDr. Esther Lyuh

Calcium & Magnesium you must take if you suffer from osteoporosisㅣDr. Esther Lyuh

Calcium & Magnesium you must eat if you suffer from osteoporosis

If you have osteoporosis, it is recommended to take 1) a multivitamin that contains vitamins and minerals evenly, 2) calcium with magnesium, and 3) vitamin D.


Today, among them, we will learn about calcium, which is closely related to bone health, and learn about the good ingredients and good cases to consume with calcium.

Calcium deficiency in Koreans
Minerals such as calcium and magnesium are important enough to compose bones and play a role as coenzymes in metabolism. However, considering the Korean diet, the most deficient nutrient along with vitamin D is calcium.
Who needs calcium
Calcium intake is especially essential for postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis occurs when the ovaries stop secreting female hormones due to menopause, and calcium is lost from the bones. To prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis, taking calcium is helpful.
Calcium and Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 is sometimes included in osteoporosis medications to increase bone density. In addition, when calcium is ingested, it prevents calcium from going to unnecessary tissues and causing coronary artery disease such as heart disease.

calcium and magnesium 

When large amounts of calcium are consumed too quickly, magnesium is relatively poorly absorbed. A decrease in magnesium can cause symptoms such as muscle tremors and pain. Therefore, it is recommended to take calcium and magnesium together in a ratio of 2 to 1, which is known to be the most stable.

Calcium intake when taking bisphosphonate-type osteoporosis drugs

If you have osteoporosis and need to take bisphosphonate-based drugs, you must take enough calcium before that. When the intracellular calcium concentration is not high, taking bisphosphonate-type drugs causes pain all over the body and sore muscles.

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