Link Between Atherosclerosis And Osteoporosis

While it may not be apparent, your circulatory system is intimately connected with your bones. Every single bone in your body is criss-crossed with thousands of blood vessels which bring essential nutrients like calcium and oxygen to it and take away waste matter. 

Thus it should be of little surprise that a healthy body needs a strong heart and bones.

Now, researchers have found out that people with Atherosclerosis are more susceptible to gradual loss of bone matter.

What is Atherosclerosis?

The term refers to a condition where plaque builds up inside the walls of the arteries. This decreases the circumference of the blood vessels and reduces blood flow throughout the body. This condition is responsible for heart attack, stroke and can be fatal.

What is Osteoporosis?

If your skeletal system is not making new bone matter adequately or it is gradually losing bone matter, then you are suffering from Osteoporosis. In this condition, the bones become so weak that even a minor accident or fall can result in gruesome fractures and lifelong disability.  

The study

In a study published in the American Journal Of Physiology, two kinds of bone cells, osteoblast and osteoclast, were closely observed. Osteoblast is responsible for bone formation while osteoclast is responsible for the removal of ageing bone cells. The study looked at the concentration and behavior of these two kinds of cells in the presence of excess cholesterol in the blood.

The findings

If the blood vessels are clogged with cholesterol, then the concentration of bone-making cells decreases while the concentration of bone-destroying cells remains the same. This leads to gradual loss of bone matter. The cholesterol also contributes to inflammation, which interferes with the creation of new bone cells.

Managing Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis can be managed by following a strict diet of heart-healthy food and moderate exercise. In order to control the level of cholesterol, you should eat fatty fish like mackerel and green leafy vegetables. Minimize salt and sugar intake (especially artificial sweeteners) and include nuts like almonds and walnuts in your diet. Avoid fast food and deep fried food since they are rich in unhealthy trans fat. 

Managing Osteoporosis

If you have Osteoporosis, you need to be careful about two things:

1. Preventing a fall: If you have low bone density, you need to watch where you step. A fall can leave you in a wheel-chair for the rest of your life. In order to reduce the risk of falling, you can keep you house neat and tidy. Keep your house well-lit. Remove all slippery items like mats from your house. Always keep the floor of your bathroom dry and carry a walking stick at all times. In the kitchen, keep all the required items near at hand. By following these simple tips, you can reduce the risk of injuring yourself significantly.

2. Nutrition: As your bones have become weak, they need elements like calcium and vitamin D more than ever. Make sure to include bone-boosting foods like milk, cheese and spinach in your daily diet. In order to encourage bone growth, you can do light aerobic exercise. Or you can just take a walk for 30 minutes every day. Nutrition combined with proper lifestyle will help you control Osteoporosis to a large extent.   

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