It has been provedby a study at Texas A & M University's Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center that a glass of orange
or
grapefruit juice taken at breakfast,which happens to be the most important meal of the day,will save your bones from cracking up.
Osteoporosis has long been considered a disease related to the ageing process,but the latest is that orange and grapefruit juice,containing Vitamin C,was tried on rats,and revealed tremendous results.There are 400 compounds in citrus fruits,a few of which help in strengthening the bones and save them from breaking.
Osteoporosis affects about 2 million men and 8 million women all over the world,according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.It means that as a result of this debilitating disease,about 1.5 million hips,vertebras and wrists break every year.Now the process is completely reversible.It is a silent disease of ageing,but if we can maintain our bone strength,we will be able to prevent it.A reduction in bone density is caused when there is an increase in oxidants. In these studies, both grapefruit juice and orange juice increased antioxidants in the rats' systems.
Also,to lessen the risk of osteoporosis, try to get at least 1000-1200 milligrams of calcium each day. Include milk and dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, or pudding.