 ASK
OUR EXPERTS...
I am worried about Osteoporosis in my years to come. I understand that
this is all about the health of my bones. Can you offer some practical
supplements to support my bone structure?
Beyond a sufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D, to keep bones at their
ultimate, healthy state you need to ensure that they also get a sufficient
dose of magnesium, potassium, vitamin K and vitamin B12.
Let’s start with vitamin B12. B12 is an essential water soluble vitamin that
is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meats and
dairy products as well as readily available under an abundance of supplement
brands. Generally, B12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood
cells, and is also needed to make DNA, the genetic material in all
cells...which, of course, plays a huge part in the makeup of our bone.
Vitamin K is known to help create our bones “scaffolding”. Found in spinach,
broccoli, kale and Brussel sprouts, studies concerning vitamin K have
revealed that it not only increases bone mineral density in osteoporotic
people but also actually reduce fracture rates.
Potassium, naturally found in orange juice, raisins, fish and fat-free milk,
for example, neutralizes bone-depleting metabolic acids. Bone, and the
hydration layer around bone, provides the only substantial reservoir of base
available to convert excess metabolic acids. When we exhaust all other
available alkali reserves, alkalizing compounds are drawn from in and around
bone leading to enhanced bone breakdown and loss of both bone mineral and
bone matrix.
Magnesium, naturally found in brown rice, pumpkin seeds and artichokes, for
example, works closely with calcium and vitamin D to help form and maintain
bones and teeth. Studies have found that women with Osteoporosis tend to
have low magnesium levels, and that people with high magnesium intakes have
greater bone density.
Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton in which bones become brittle and
prone to fracture. In other words, the bone loses density. It is extremely
important to keep bone healthy with load barring weight training and
supplementing. Consult a reputable naturopath and health practitioner to
determine the best daily dosage that suits your situation.
Are you interested in having your health questions answered by our
team of Experts? We invite you to email your questions to
experts@risingwomen.com
|
