Bones can also be in a state of sub-health. Generally speaking, due to various factors such as diet and environment, the metabolism of bones is affected, and the normal physiological function of bones decreases. However, it is still in the early stage of physiological and biochemical changes and does not show pathological symptoms. At this point, we can say that the bones are in a state of sub-health. Some bad habits in daily life can promote the occurrence of bone sub-health and should be corrected in time.
Laziness:
It means not liking to exercise, standing is less comfortable than sitting, and sitting is less comfortable than lying down. Moderate, regular, and rhythmic muscle pulling on the bones will retain minerals such as calcium and manganese, reduce their loss, and increase bone density; it will also increase the number of trabecular bones and promote stress-induced arrangement of trabecular bones. People who sit in the office for a long time are more likely to be lazy. In fact, the time for physical activity is like water in a sponge. If you squeeze, there will always be some.
Drinking too much:
Excessive alcohol in the body stimulates the activity of osteoclasts, accelerating bone degradation. The breakdown of large amounts of alcohol accelerates the secretion of magnesium. A large number of liver cells breaking down alcohol reduces the processing and production of vitamin D. Medical statistics have found that the effect of alcohol on the human body is somewhat like the Zhaozhou Bridge. Neither drinking at all nor drinking excessively benefits health, just like the two ends of the bridge, which are the lowest points; moderate drinking is beneficial, similar to the arch of the bridge. However, nutritionists do not recommend drinking for any purpose.
Smoking:
Nicotine, carbon monoxide, tar, and other substances in cigarettes can inhibit the secretion of endocrine hormones. Calcium metabolism and bone reconstruction are both influenced by hormones such as parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. Recent studies have shown that smoking harms bones.
Excessive coffee consumption:
Coffee can bind with calcium to form insoluble chelates and can also increase the concentration of parathyroid hormone. It has been discovered that people in Colombia and Brazil frequently suffer from fractures, possibly related to excessive coffee consumption.
Sweet soft drinks instead of water:
Most canned sweet beverages contain preservatives like phosphoric acid. Under normal circumstances, the concentrations of phosphorus and calcium in the human body maintain dynamic equilibrium; when phosphorus increases, calcium decreases. Additionally, the carbonate groups in carbonated drinks directly combine with calcium ions in the body and are excreted.
Consuming too much salt:
"Greedy for salty, lazy for sweet." People who enjoy eating tend to prefer salty food. However, the more sodium salt consumed, the more calcium is excreted. Someone calculated that reducing salt intake by 1 gram equals supplementing 0.9 grams of calcium. Reducing salt intake is equivalent to supplementing calcium, which is a kind of "non-supplement."
Key Reminder: Due to various factors such as diet and environment, some bad habits in daily life may lead to bone sub-health, affecting bone metabolism. Besides well-known factors like drinking and smoking, excessive coffee consumption, consuming too much salt, and a single-grain diet also account for a significant proportion.