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What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decreased in bone density  rapidly, bones become fragile and brittle. Osteoporosis affects millions of people around the world. It is most common disease in women than men. What are the causes of Osteoporosis? There are several causes for osteoporosis. They are calcium deficiency vitamin D deficiency deficiency of phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B12 lower levels of estrogen among women of age above 40 during menopause period ,and post menopausal period . lower levels of testosterone malnutrition malabsorption of nutrients a sedentary life style family history very small body frame chronic diseases endocrine glands disorders steroids medicines alcohol intake smoking, etc., Signs and Symptoms It is a silent disease which will not show any signs and symptoms in initial stage until the disease has progressed considerably to cause bone fractures. Fractures includ...

What  are Goitrogens ? Goitrogens prevents iodine utilization by thyroid gland in the human body. What are Goitrogenic compounds ? The chemical compounds which are having goitrogenic effects are called goitrogenic compounds.There are Thio-oxazation, Thio-oxazolidone,Thiocyanates ,Isothiocyanates and Polyphenolic Glycosides. What are goitrogenic foods ? READ MORE ON THIS HERE: http://www.drsrevathi.com/2016/06/goitrogenic-foods.html

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cells or hemoglobin is less than normal level .For men hemoglobin levels of the blood is less than 13.5 grams / 100 ml and women  hemoglobin levels are less than 12 grams / 100 ml are considered as a anemic patients .Anemia affects millions of people world wide.Anemia is one of the most prevalent public health problems in most of the developing countries .Anemia is caused by  iron deficiency ,B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency.Iron deficiency anemia is a common nutritional deficiency in  world wide. It is  prevalent among women ,( pregnant and lactating women ),school children ,adolescents and aged people .B12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency caused megaloblastic anemia .Hooke warm infection also cause anemia . Symptoms of anemia :  1. Tiredness 2. Pale skin 3. Dizziness 4. Depression 5.Head ache 6. Cold hands and feet 7.Short breath 8. Chest pain 9.Weakness 10. rapid heart beat  11. Cons...