The doctor listed foods harmful to bone health

Excess salt, sugar, caffeine, and carbonated drinks can weaken bone tissue and increase the risk of fractures. She told the Newspaper about this on October 28.En" endocrinologist of GUTA CLINIC Irina Zyatikova.

"Unfortunately, products that remove precious minerals from the body and disrupt bone remodeling can accelerate the process of bone loss," the specialist explained.

She noted that the excess salt contained in sausages, semi-finished products and bread is especially dangerous, as it removes calcium from the body.

The doctor also warned about the dangers of excessive consumption of sugar, coffee and dark soda.

"Excess sugar creates an acidic environment, which the body uses calcium from the bones to neutralize. Caffeine and orthophosphoric acid from carbonated drinks also weaken bone tissue," Zyatikova added.

To strengthen bones, the expert advises to include vegetables, fruits, high-quality protein, dairy products or their calcium-fortified analogues in the diet, as well as pay attention to physical activity.

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Earlier, on October 10, researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Children's reported the identification of the SMARCAL1 gene, which increases the risk of osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer in children and young adults. The survival rate with limited localization of the disease reaches 70%, but with metastasis it drops to 20%. The discovery may help with early diagnosis and the creation of targeted therapy for patients.

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