my mom was diagnosed with osteoporosis about a year ago. she is 48yrs old. she was wondering how much soda is too much if you have osteoporosis? she's never been able to find the answer any where. she usually drinks 1 diet coke a day. i give her a hard time about it sometimes just cause sodas bad for everyone.
2006-11-04 06:06:11 · 2 answers · asked by LITTLE GREEN GOD 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm no Doctor but have read everything there is to find about osteoporosis and have seen a Neurologist for three years. Mayo clinic was a lot of help and also just go to google or ask.com and they both give a lot of info. One a day will not hurt. Just so it is not around the time she takes her med's or vitamin.
2006-11-04 06:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by li'lbit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recent studies suggest (not PROVE) that carbonated drinks contribute to osteoporosis if you have the genetic background prone to that. The bicarb used to carbonate the soda is expelled through the urine, but each molecule of bicarb takes a molecule of calcium with it (bicarb is negative ion, calcium is positive ion).
However, that being said, I cannot imagine that ONE soda per day would contribute to it, much if at all. I am 53, drink WAY more diet cokes than that, and my bone scan earlier this year showed strong, thick structure. But I stem from peasant stock with no family history of fractures or osteoporosis. Your family background may be more aristocratic, where hard work was not required of your ancestors.
Another thing that really helps with osteoporosis is exercise. She needs to work with her doc about how to combat this. You could be helpful in becoming her exercise partner. Since you share the genetic makeup that she does, it will benefit you tremendously in the future to get your bones as healthy as possible this early in life.
2006-11-04 14:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋