A study published in the journal "Clinical Metabolic and Endocrine Sciences" found that bananas, watermelon, sweet potatoes, and other potassium-rich foods build and strengthen bones, protecting them from thinning and osteoporosis. Researchers at the University of California explained that potassium is an essential element in the body and counteracts the negative effects of salty foods, preventing rapid bone loss. They pointed out that excessive dietary salt accelerates bone breakdown, in addition to its role in increasing blood pressure and the risk of stroke. Women's bones are more affected, and men's bones also begin to deteriorate with age. Therefore, it is important to regularly consume calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone strength, and experts always recommend consuming enough of both. Scientists measured the amount of calcium lost through urine and the amount of NTX protein (which is produced in the body due to bone breakdown) lost in 60 postmenopausal women ...
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