Bone Health Info
Magnesium is an essential mineral for over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. You likely know that you need calcium for bone health. But your body cannot absorb and metabolize calcium without magnesium. Magnesium ensures bone strength and firmness, thereby helping prevent the onset of osteoporosis. In our fast-paced, American diets, we are eating more… Read more »
You know calcium is good for your bone health as well making sure your muscles, cells and nerves are working properly. The average adult needs 1000 mg per day to achieve this goal (or three 8-ounce glasses of milk). But what if you’re trying to avoid dairy, are lactose intolerant or just don’t like dairy?… Read more »
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is best known for its critical role in the blood clotting process. However, scientists have since uncovered compelling evidence that vitamin K is absolutely essential to building strong bones and preventing heart disease. It appears that the Japanese have long known the power of vitamin K2 to maintain… Read more »
In an article published earlier this year by The Huffington Post, Dr. Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., explained why a lack of magnesium, rather than a lack of calcium, is often the true culprit in age-related bone loss and other chronic health problems. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for the human body. More… Read more »
A large study released last week might have you thinking you don’t need to take vitamin D to support bone health. Researchers from the University of Auckland analyzed 23 studies involving just 4000 adults and reported that vitamin D supplements do not improve bone mineral density in healthy adults. However, if you are a post-menopausal… Read more »
Why does folic acid deserve its own awareness week? Because it’s one of the B vitamins that’s crucial for maintaining energy and guarding against stress-related fatigue. That’s why January 6 to 12, 2013, is Folic Acid Awareness Week, according to the National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA). Also known as B9, folic acid is an… Read more »
A recent study by Rush University Medical Center in partnership with Northwestern University on the development of osteoarthritis (OA) has yielded exciting results. Researchers believe that they have isolated a molecular mechanism that could lead to the formation of OA. In turn, this could have long-term implications for the future treatment of OA. “Clinically, scientists… Read more »
Most parents understand the importance that milk plays in the diets of growing kids, yet according to new research appearing online in the journal Pediatrics, approximately two cups of milk daily can be extremely beneficial in boosting the overall health for children. “We started to research the question because professional recommendations around milk intake were… Read more »