3 Important Supplements for Bone Health
, by Hi-Health, 4 min reading time
, by Hi-Health, 4 min reading time
Are you over the age of 50? If so, what are you doing to protect your bones? It’s a fact that nearly half of women and 25% of men age 50 and older will break a bone due to Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and low bone density affect 54 million Americans. It’s a disease of the bones that happens when you lose too much bone or can't make enough. As a result, your bones become weak and may break from a minor fall or in serious cases, even sneezing and bumping into furniture.
So, what are you doing to make sure you’re protected? If your answer is drinking milk, that's great, but you’re not doing enough.
Some people think bones are hard and lifeless, but they’re actually living, growing tissue. Your bones are made up of three things that make them flexible and strong:
The sad truth is, as you age, you can lose more bone than you form—especially around age 50 where bone loss can speed up in men and women. Women are even more at risk of Osteoporosis because bone loss can increase after menopause, when estrogen levels drop. About 5-7 years after menopause, women can lose up to 20% more of their bone density.
The earlier you start to protect yourself the better. Be sure to get enough of the most important nutrients for bone health each day. You can get them through proper diet and supplementation.
1,000 mg of Calcium Daily for Adults 50+
Calcium is necessary for building strong bones and helping muscles contract.* Each day, we lose calcium through our nails, hair, sweat and waste.
800- 1,000 IU of Vitamin D Daily for Adults 50+
The body needs Vitamin D in order to absorb calcium.
310-420 mg of Magnesium Daily for Adults 50+
Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in bone development.*
Sources:
1. http://nof.org/learn/basics
2. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/781.html
3. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Consumer/