66-year-old Jang Jeong-hee, “Bone age in early 50s”… Is eating ‘this way’ the secret?

Actress Jang Jeong-hee (66) revealed her own secret to bone health.

Jang Jeong-hee recently had a bone density test on a broadcast. As a result, her bone density age was in the early 50s. She said that her bones had weakened after menopause, but she managed it through regular exercise and nutritional supplements.

Jang Jeong-hee said, “If you look at me, I look very healthy, but one day, my health suddenly deteriorated.” She added, “My bones became weak as I went through menopause, but I am doing my best every day for myself and my family.”

He continued, “For bone health, you shouldn’t eat salty foods,” and explained, “It’s better to eat bland foods. Spicy and salty foods cause a lot of calcium to be lost from our bodies.”

As you age, bone and muscle management becomes essential… Climbing stairs and doing push-ups are helpful

When you are past middle age, like Jang Jeong-hee, bone and muscle management is essential. If you lack muscle, you are more likely to fall, and if your bones are weak, they can easily break. Joints in areas that are frequently injured, such as the hip bone or joints, increase the risk of various complications such as bedsores, pneumonia, and heart disease. In particular, women, whose estrogen secretion decreases as they age, should be careful because their bones are more likely to weaken.

Weight-bearing exercises and strength training that put a load on the bones are recommended to improve bone density. Weight-bearing exercises include jogging, stair climbing, and tennis. Research has shown that weight-bearing exercises can prevent bone density loss and increase bone density in premenopausal women. Strength training such as sit-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups are also good to do in conjunction. Developing muscles can prevent bone loss and improve body balance and stability.

It is also important to eat lightly and eat foods rich in potassium and calcium.

As Jang Jeong-hee mentioned, the habit of eating blandly is also important. Excessive intake of sodium from spicy or salty foods not only increases blood pressure but also increases the incidence of osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, and stomach cancer. It is better to eat soups or stews with the main ingredients rather than the broth. For grilled foods, dipping them in sauce rather than seasoning them during cooking is better for reducing sodium intake. It is also necessary to eat green vegetables and fruits that contain a lot of potassium, which helps excrete sodium from the body.

It is also helpful to eat foods rich in calcium. Calcium is better absorbed into the body when it is slowly absorbed through food. Dairy products such as milk and cheese, anchovies, and seaweed are rich in calcium. It is also good to eat foods containing vitamin D, which helps calcium absorption. Vitamin D is abundant in shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, salmon, and tuna.

It is okay to take nutritional supplements in conjunction with exercise and diet… but be careful not to take too much calcium supplements

It is also good to take nutritional supplements in conjunction with exercise and a balanced diet. However, you should be careful not to overdose. Calcium supplements are beneficial for people with weak bones, but taking more than necessary can cause various problems. If you take more calcium than necessary, the calcium concentration in your body will become too high, which can cause kidney stones or calcification of blood vessels.

The recommended daily calcium intake from the Korean Society for Bone Metabolism is 800-1000mg. Considering that Koreans consume about 500mg of calcium daily through food, it is recommended to take about 300-500mg as a supplement. If you plan to take more than that, you should consult a specialist.