Bone density

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Hi! So I have some concerns about my bone density..

I had a milk allergy until I was 12, so I wasn't really able to drink a lot of milk, and my bones are a little weak, and also they are TINY, I can pop 50 pushups but I have no power in my hands, that's what I feel atleast. I recently compared my bones to one of my friends', and I confirmed my doubt in my bone density, so I really need to increase it while I'm still growing. (Just turned 15)

If anyone knows how I can do this, then please do help as I need to start immediately. (I've started on getting atleast 500ml of milk a day, hopefully I'll keep doing that). I've heard some fruits and also exercise helps this, I also want to increase my height.

(I'm 150lbs & 5ft 8", also 20% body fat if that matters).

P.S. I'm trying to fix my diet for weight loss. :confused4:

Help appreciated!
 
Firstly, how did you compare bone density with your friend? How did you measure it? You can have small bones with a lot of density and vice versa. Also, bone density doesn't have anything to do with your muscular strength when you do push ups.

To increase your bone density, eat or drink anything with calcium. So yes, milk or any milk alternatives. Leafy greens like broccoli also have plenty of calcium. If you're super concerned, then you could also ask your doctor if you should be taking a supplement.

Also, vitamin D is important for bone health, so if you're not outside regularly and getting sunlight, then you may want to supplement for that as well.

Finally, most exercise that involves impact or load on your body, such as running or weight lifting, will increase your bone density, so find a regular routine to do and you're on your way.
 
I think there is no reason to compare with anyone. You've taken a good decision to drink milk. Besides, If your milk allergy remains you shouldn't drink milk by force. Perhaps you should take some supplement such as Garcinia Cambogia Extract or something like this. I hope it should increase your bone density.
 
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Well, I could just compare by pressing on the bone of my arm, and of my friend's, so I could see that my bones are as thin as a kid's bones.. Dumb way prolly but it's just an assumption, either way I do know that they are not properly grown. Do you really think that I may still be able to grow enough so that my bones are normal, at the age of 15?

Thanks!
 
Again, size of the bone doesn't properly represent bone density, so that doesn't necessarily mean anything. But if they are low in density, then yes, you have plenty of time to increase this. When was the last time you saw a doctor about this? He would be able to give you a proper picture of the actual current state of your bone mass.
 
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