High-Sodium Foods
High-sodium foods increase urinary calcium loss and are associated with lower bone density, particularly when calcium intake is inadequate.
Bone healing requires calcium retention. Excess salt causes calcium to be pulled from bone, undermining mineralization during recovery.
High-sodium diets negatively affect bone healing by increasing urinary calcium excretion. When sodium intake is high, the kidneys excrete more calcium to maintain electrolyte balance, creating a net calcium deficit. Over time, this stimulates bone resorption as the body draws calcium from skeletal stores. Population studies link high sodium intake to lower bone mineral density and greater osteoporosis risk, particularly in postmenopausal women. Reducing sodium intake improves calcium retention and supports bone mineralization. During bone healing, limiting salty processed foods helps preserve calcium availability and support skeletal repair.
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