When most people think about bone health, they think vitamin D and calcium, but actually several other nutrients are needed for bone health. They are:
When most people think about bone health, they think vitamin D and calcium, but actually several other nutrients are needed for bone health. They are:
Exercise, and particularly weight-bearing exercise, are critical for bone health too.
Dr. Cannell,
I’m curious about strontium with respect to bone health….
I’ve recently added strontium to my growing list of supplements; and if it isn’t helpful, I’d be glad to drop it….
Thanks!
Rita
Some of these nutrients not only benefit the bone, but also improve the response to vitamin D. Magnesium, Vitamin K2 (not just K), Boron, Silica, and Zinc. A table showing how much benefit of each of these nutrients is at http://is.gd/cofactors