Bone Strength After 40: Why Monitoring Your BMD is Essential
When we hit our 40s, most of us start paying attention to wrinkles, grey hair, and metabolism — but there’s one silent change happening inside our bodies that often gets ignored: bone density loss.
Your Bone Mineral Density (BMD) measures how strong and healthy your bones are. As you age, this number naturally decreases — and after 40, the rate of bone loss speeds up, especially in women after menopause. The scary part? You may not even notice until it’s too late.
Why Does BMD Decline After 40?
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Hormonal changes: Drop in estrogen (in women) and testosterone (in men) speeds up bone loss.
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Slower calcium absorption: Your body becomes less efficient at using calcium from food.
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Sedentary lifestyle: Less weight-bearing activity leads to weaker bones.
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Nutritional gaps: Low intake of calcium, vitamin D, and protein impacts bone health.
How to Keep Your Bones Strong After 40 ?
1. Get Your BMD Checked Every 2-3 Years
Early detection is key. A quick, painless DEXA scan can tell you your bone health status.
2. Boost Your Diet with Bone-Strengthening Nutrients
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Calcium-rich foods: Milk, yogurt, cheese, leafy greens, almonds.
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Vitamin D: Sunlight, fortified foods, supplements (if advised).
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Protein: Eggs, legumes, fish, and lean meat for bone structure support.
3. Do Bone-Strengthening Exercises
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Weight-bearing: Walking, jogging, dancing.
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Strength training: Lifting weights or resistance bands.
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Balance exercises: Yoga or Tai Chi to prevent falls.
4. Cut the Bone Busters
How Antarnaad Wellness Can Help
At Antarnaad, we combine scientific testing with holistic lifestyle guidance to strengthen your bones naturally. From personalized nutrition plans to bone-strengthening yoga and movement therapy, we offer complete care under one roof.
Call us at 9899700187 or visit
www.antarnaad.net to book your appointment today.
