Healthy Bones and Joints
How Amcal Pharmacy Can Help You at Every Stage of Life
Bone and joint health are essential for overall well-being, especially for women, who face unique challenges as they age. From youth to post-menopause, maintaining strong bones and flexible joints helps in leading a healthy, active life. Amcal is here to support you through every stage, offering expert advice, products, and services to enhance bone and joint health.
Adolescence and Early Adulthood: Building Strong Bones
The foundation for healthy bones is laid in adolescence and early adulthood, as bone mass peaks in the mid-20s. At this stage, ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake is crucial, as they work together to promote bone density.
Amcal’s Recommendations:
- Calcium Supplements: If dietary intake of calcium (found in dairy, leafy greens, and fortified foods) is insufficient, Amcal stocks a wide range of calcium supplements tailored for young women.
- Vitamin D: Sun exposure is the natural source, but Amcal pharmacists can recommend vitamin D supplements for those who spend limited time outdoors or have low vitamin D levels.
- Healthy Lifestyle Tips: Visit your local Amcal pharmacy for advice on exercise routines, like weight-bearing exercises, which are crucial for building bone strength in your youth.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Supporting the Next Generation
Pregnancy and breastfeeding put additional demands on a woman’s body, and maintaining healthy bones is especially important during this time. Calcium needs increase, and ensuring adequate nutrition helps protect both the mother and the developing baby.
Amcal’s Pregnancy Care Solutions:
- Prenatal Supplements: Amcal offers high-quality prenatal supplements that are rich in calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium, which support healthy bones for both the mother and baby.
- Nutritional Advice: Consult Amcal pharmacists for dietary advice to ensure you’re meeting your bone health needs during this critical life stage.
Menopause: Preserving Bone Mass
With the onset of menopause, women experience a rapid decline in oestrogen levels, which can lead to significant bone loss and an increased risk of osteoporosis. This is a crucial time to focus on bone health to prevent fractures and joint issues in the future.
Amcal’s Menopause Support:
- Bone Health Supplements: Amcal offers a range of supplements specifically designed for women going through menopause, including calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and collagen to support bone and joint health.
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment: Your local Amcal pharmacist can help you complete an osteoporosis screening and risk assessment. With this information, you can seek further testing and take preventive measures to maintain bone strength and reduce your risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): If recommended by your healthcare provider, Amcal pharmacists can dispense and provide counselling on HRT medications, which can help reduce bone loss by regulating oestrogen levels.
Post-Menopause and Beyond: Staying Strong and Mobile
In the years following menopause, it’s vital to continue caring for your bones and joints to maintain mobility and independence. Bone density naturally decreases with age, so targeted nutrition and exercise are key to preventing further deterioration.
Amcal’s Long-Term Bone Health Solutions:
- Bone Health Supplements: Lifelong nutritional supplementation may be recommended by your healthcare provider. Your Amcal pharmacist can help you choose the product offering the right ingredients, at the right doses and in a formulation you prefer.
- Joint Care: Amcal provides a selection of supplements designed to promote joint flexibility and reduce inflammation..
- Falls Prevention: Amcal pharmacists can recommend home and mobility aids and lifestyle advice, such as strength training and balance exercises, to reduce the risk of falls and fractures, which can become more common as you age.
Amcal. For You. For Life.
At every stage of life, from youth to older adulthood, Amcal is your trusted partner in promoting healthy bones and joints. Whether you need advice on prescribed medications or supplements, or tips on lifestyle changes, Amcal pharmacists are here to help.
Visit your local Amcal pharmacy today to take the first step towards healthier bones and joints. With expert guidance, tailored products, and a commitment to your long-term health, Amcal is here to support your journey to stronger bones and a more active life!
* This webpage is for general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, vaccination or a medical condition.
Last reviewed: 10 Oct 2024