Abstract

AHAR AND VIHAR IN RAJONIVRUTI KAAL wrt OSTEOPOROSIS

Dr. Hemalata Jalgaonkar*

Abstract

Rajonivruti is very crucial phase of women life. Now a days due to changing lifestyle, dietary habits affect calcium, oestrogen metabolism which leads to early menopause and worsening of postmenopausal symptoms.  Osteoporosis becomes a serious health treat for aging postmenopausal women by predisposing them to increased risk for fractures and result in mortality or morbidity among them due to impaired metabolism of oestrogen and calcium.  Some factors like deficiency of sunlight, aging, decrease estrogen, decrease dietary intake of calcium and vit D3 will increased further risks for osteoporosis.  Menopausal transition is also hallmarked by increased bone loss causing osteoporosis demanding additional calcium and vit D3. Many micronutrients and antioxidents are needed to counteract the free radicals injury associated with aging. Thus diet around perimenopause has vital effects on physical activity and health of women.

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