Osteoporosis-A Genetic Disorder
Genetic Disorders
Faulty genes are responsible for many heath problems. These genetic disorders are passed from one generation to another and we have little or no control over them. Genetic disorders are caused due to an abnormality or gene mutation in an individual's DNA.
Gene mutation occurs when the cells of the body are exposed to certain harmful chemicals for a long time, are exposed to radiation, or simply through the aging process. Often such mutations are repaired by self repair system of the body but there are times when these gene mutations exist in sperm cells or eggs. In such conditions genetic disorders of the parents are passed on to their children. Thus a family history of diseases is perpetuated in future generations.
Genetic disorders are caused by three main conditions-heritable conditions, chromosomal conditions, and multi-factorial conditions. Genetic disorders due to heritable conditions are caused by mutation in a single gene; cystic fibrosis is one example of a genetic disease. Genetic disorders due to chromosomal conditions are caused by "packaging errors" and structural changes in the chromosomes; examples of chromosomal conditions are Downs's syndrome and Klinefelter's syndrome. Genetic disorders due to multi-factorial conditions are caused by things such as diet, chemical exposure, and lifestyle. Examples of this type of genetic disorder include heart disease and diabetes.
Osteoporosis is one such genetic disorder, which is caused if you have a family history of this genetic disease. The family history for the occurrence of osteoporosis is important when you have a close family members such as your mother, sisters are suffering from this genetic disease. Besides family history, heredity in terms of body structure is also responsible for the occurrence of osteoporosis. If you have a small frame and body structure, you are at the risk of getting osteoporosis, even if you don't have a family history of this genetic disease.
Osteoporosis-A Genetic Disorder
Osteoporosis is generally found more in females than males, however after the age of 70 both men and women are equally affected. This genetic disease is also called a "silent disease" because it is difficult to know about its presence until it is too late, when you may fracture your bones even through a minor injury. In osteoporosis the bones of a person degenerate continuously till they become too brittle and fragile due to the disruption in the restoration process of the bones.A diet rich in Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium can prevent osteoporosis. Mitamins provides a customized formula for the prevention of osteoporosis even if you have a family history of this genetic disease. The Mitamins Advanced Formula (MAF) for osteoporosis is especially designed to help strengthen bones and enable maximum absorption of the nutrition by your body. The MAF for osteoporosis consists of Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Omega - 3 Fatty Acids, Zinc, and Copper.
Prescriptions by Dr. Balch
