Osteoporosis Lurks Women, Anlene Invites Actively Moving And Filling Bones Nutrition

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JAKARTA - Welcoming National Sports Day which falls every September 9, the Indonesian people are invited back considering the importance of keeping the body active every day. Not only for the sake of fitness, but sports are also proven to play an important role in preventing degenerative diseases, including osteoporosis that secretly lurks many people.

Facts show, 2 out of 5 Indonesians are at risk of developing osteoporosis. In men, about 1 in 5 is at risk of developing osteoporosis.

But in women, the figure is much higher: 1 in 3 women aged 50 years and over are thought to suffer from osteoporosis, especially due to decreased levels of hormone estrogen after menopause, smaller bone masses than men, as well as gestation and lactating factors.

This condition is often referred to as a silent disease because in the early stages it is almost asymptomatic, but there is a risk of a fracture that can threaten the quality and even safety of life.

Dr. dr.men Z. Tamin, Sp.KFR, MS(K), FIPM(USG), Chairman of the Indonesian Osteoporosis Association (PEROSI) explained, women are indeed more susceptible to osteoporosis, especially after menopause due to declining estrogen levels which are important in bone metabolism.

"Prevention should be done early on with an active lifestyle, such as walking 10,000 steps every day and of course exercising regularly. This simple activity can help maintain bone density, joints, and muscles, while reducing the risk of fractures in the future," he explained, in a written statement, Tuesday, September 9.

Studies show that menopaus women who do not regularly exercise have a 4.67 times greater risk of osteoporosis than those who regularly exercise. Biologically, regular exercise puts natural pressure on the bone so that it stimulates the body to store more calcium, increase bone density, and activate new bone-forming cells.

This process makes the bone stronger, while muscles and joints are maintained. Therefore, simple activities such as 10,000 steps are not only training stamina, but also working directly to strengthen the bone structure.

According to an international scientific health journal, the number of daily measures is directly proportional to the health benefits. Compared to the group that runs the least, which is an average of 3,553 steps per day, those who reach an average of 10,901 steps per day have an early death risk of 40 percent to 53 percent lower within seven years.

Roads of 10,000 steps or carrying out physical activity routinely also train bones, muscles, and blood vessels to keep functioning optimally. In addition, the more you move, the less time you sit, which is shown to be related to reduced risk of joint stiffness, metabolic disorders, to decrease your life expectancy. In other words, consistent steps every day can have a major impact on long-term health.

Yauwanan Wigneswaran, President Director of Fonterra Brands Indonesia, for more than 20 years, Anlene consistently invites the Indonesian people to actively move and maintain bone health, joints, and muscles.

"Through the OsteoWalk 10,000 Step campaign, which we have echoed for a long time, Anlene wants to continue to encourage people to take 10,000 steps as a simple, easy-to-do daily habit, and great benefit. At this moment of National Sports Day, we again remind the importance of active movement and complement a healthy lifestyle with two glasses every day," he explained.

In addition to being active, a healthy diet and complete nutritional intake are also key factors. Haryadi Raharjo, Scientific & Nutrition Manager, Fonterra Brands Indonesia added, bone density reached its peak at the age of 20-30 years, then lasted until the next 10 years, so the fulfillment of nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D is very important in this phase.

"After 40 years of age, bone density has decreased naturally, but with the right nutrition the process can be slowed down. People with high bone density are shown to have a lower risk of developing osteoporosis and fractures. Therefore, it is important to always strive to maintain health, bones, joints and muscles to stay active in the elderly. That is why Anlene comes with a series of products that support the needs of young adults to the elderly," he explained.

Anlene's milk is formulated with three main benefits: maintaining bone strength thanks to high calcium content, supporting joints to remain flexible through collagen, and helping to maintain muscle mass with high quality protein from New Zealand cow's milk. For young adults starting at the age of 19, there are 3X Anlene Activeit enriched calcium, magnesium, proteins, collagen, zinc, as well as vitamins B2, B6, C, D, and E.

This formulation helps maintain bone, joint, and muscle health as preventive measures before the risk of decreased bone density emerges. Meanwhile, for those entering the age of 45 years and over, Anlene Gold 5X is specially designed with more complete nutrients, including omega 3 & 6, potassium, as well as vitamins B9 and B12, which can maintain the health of bones, joints, and muscles. In addition, to support increased age freedom of movement, Anlene Gold 5X is designed without adding sugar, low cholesterol and saturated low fat.

With a consistent small step, osteoporosis can be prevented from an early age. Let's start from now on to move actively, fulfill bone nutrition, and make it 10,000 steps a day with Anlene as a movement to live healthier, stronger, and free to move at every stage of age.