When a man's diet is irregular, his bones are even worse than women.
Dr. Arnold Andersen of the University of Iowa and his colleagues conducted a study of 380 people with irregular diets, 46% of whom were men. The study found that the bone density of men with irregular diets was much lower than that of men with regular diet.
Studies have shown that compared with women, especially those suffering from bulimia, if the diet is not regular, it is more prone to bone damage. Researchers have pointed out that men who have experienced osteoporosis are generally victims of irregular diets. This kind of bone damage is not just a common complication of eating irregularities. In fact, the problem is quite serious.
Dr. Andersen said that it is estimated that about 1/6 of men have bad habits of eating irregularities. Unfortunately, many men, including many doctors, lack sufficient understanding of the serious consequences of eating irregularities.
Andersen also talked about the treatment of bone damage. He said that the treatment of osteoporosis caused by irregular diet does not have a fixed optimal therapy, but there are some ways to help restore bone density. Ingesting more calcium and vitamin D can promote bone growth and increase the bone's resistance to attack.
Men suffering from osteoporosis should try to avoid intense physical confrontation and contact during physical activity and other high-intensity exercise because it is very prone to fractures.
The study also found that men with irregular diets usually have lower levels of male hormones, which may also affect bone density. Currently, Andersen and his colleagues are exploring ways to use hormones to restore bone density and help increase men's hormone levels to help men “bone up.â€