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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: Canadian_Family on January 20, 2010, 05:42:37 PM

Title: Osteoporosis and pH level of body
Post by: Canadian_Family on January 20, 2010, 05:42:37 PM

Hi Friends,

I recently was talking to one of my co-worker, whose son has supposedly weak bones. She mentioned that the high level of pH in the body would leach the calcium from the bones in order to neutralize the pH level of the body, and that is a main cause of osteoporosis in young children. She is using fresh lemon juice in warm water to neutralize the pH level of her son before giving him any milk. She mentioned that way the milk will be more effective.

Now, I am not sure how true this phenomenon is, but this get me thinking that the Osteoporosis in thal kids may be due to higher level of pH (not sure if this is desferal related or anything else). The right level of pH level is 7, any number below will be more acidic, i.e. a pH level of 2 will be more acidic than the pH level of 7. I also know women get their pH level tested regularly during pregnancy, if we can somehow check the pH level of our children and our bodies to see how acidic we are, that may give us some clue if the osteoporosis in thal kids can be atleast controlled.

Those days are gone, when the hg level of children were low enough, that their bones were stretched due to marrow overactivity.

Any thoughts will be great.

Title: Re: Osteoporosis and pH level of body
Post by: ironjustice on March 23, 2010, 08:31:47 PM

I posited the same question to a doctor who works with hemochromatosis patients / iron overload patients. HOW COME in those people with **diagnosed** metal toxicity they KNOW that THEY get acidosis BUT in those with KNOWN excess iron in the body such as hemochromatosis or secondary iron overload there is NO MENTION of acidosis in the literature .. ?
He gave no answer.
Any reputable reference book speaks to the acidosis found in heavy metal toxicity.

Title: Re: Osteoporosis and pH level of body
Post by: Rehman on August 08, 2010, 10:25:17 AM

Hi Dear friends
I’m suffering with thalassemia major .and also with osteoporosis and I have high weight problem .
So I want lose my weight because my height is 147cm and weight is 60kg and I can’t do any exercise because I have pain in my body.
Anybody cane tell me what I do .
Thanks
 

Title: Re: Osteoporosis and pH level of body
Post by: nice friend on August 10, 2010, 05:09:23 AM

Hi Abd-ur-Rehman,
for osteoprosis , you have to take calcium and rich calcium food .. milk and dairy products ... according to documents i red on internet,  you can safely take 1000mg to 1200mg calcium ...

Quote

Daily recommended intakes:
Men 1000 mg
(14-18) 1300 mg
(over 55) 1200 mg

Women 1000 mg
(14-18) 1300 mg
(over 55) 1200 mg

ink : http://www.vitamins-nutrition.org/vitamins-guide/calcium.html    .... please read the complete article bfore starting with high doses ...

Best Regards
Take Care
Umair