bone supplement
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A Critical Shortage of Vitamin D Foods
Did you know that most vitamin D foods are fortified? That's why it is so important to supplement with vitamin D along with eating these other vitamin D-rich foods. -
California Dried Plums Protect Bones
California dried plums are a one of a kind fruit that's been shown to reverse bone loss. Few foods can make that claim. We recommend dried plums or prunes are part of a bone and osteoporosis prevention diet.
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Before You Throw Out Your Multivitamin, Read This….
Headlines are reporting that multivitamins are a waste of money. That may be true – but not because we don’t need to supplement when we have a dietary deficiency. Rather, because many multivitamins contain too little or too much of the nutrients, plus plant extracts and other totally unnecessary ingredients.
Rather than blasting all multivitamins, people should take a careful look at what they are consuming.
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10 Tips to Prevent Secondary Fractures
A prior fracture as early as your 20’s almost doubles your risk of a secondary fracture. A fracture is any break in the continuity of the bone – whether it is cracked, splintered, or shattered and separated.
Believe it or not, a large number of people have suffered what is called a fragility fracture - any broken bone that’s caused by a fall from a standing height or less. Fragility fractures are common, affecting almost one in two older women and one in three older men. Every fragility fracture signals increased risk of future fractures as well as risk of premature mortality.
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Bone Health Q & A: Vitamin K2 Supplements
“I’m thinking about re-starting vitamin K2 supplements, and wondered which form you recommend (MK4 or 7 or both)? I have trouble with the MK7 causing heart palpitations, so I was only able to take a low dose every couple of days (used the LEF K complex) and that was a bit too strong. The other problem was the cost of it and it’s short half-life. I know that many studies show the importance of K2 but I was never able to determine if both should be taken and how to avoid the heart problems I have.”
- Pam F. via email
First, let’s quickly recap why vitamin K, and specifically vitamin K2, is recognized as an essential bone health supplement nutrient today:For bone health, more than 109 mg a day of Vitamin K is associated with improved bone density and lower risks of fracture - even in people with already low bone density.