The Deep Connection Between Lupus and Osteoporosis

Also, when one partakes in a healthy and well-balanced diet, this can offset some of the damaging effects of both conditions. Furthermore, staying away from simple carbs, excessive alcohol intake (which increases inflammation) and fatty foods (with the exception of those that contain the “good” fats, like omega 3’s) helps tremendously with improving mood and energy level.

Along with healthy choices of foods and beverages, a person might need to take an additional supplement of vitamin D and calcium. Oftentimes, diet alone can’t give a body enough of these vital nutrients. So one should aim for the following daily amounts:

• 1200 mg of calcium for women over 50 and 1000 for men of the same age
• 600 IU’s of vitamin D and 800 IU’s for people over 71 years of age

These two go hand in hand for maintaining overall well-being and bone health.