supplements for bone health
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Do You Need to Supplement?
Not everyone needs to supplement, but if you care about your bones you should. That's because we don't get enough of the nutrients we need for bone from food. Here are some other situations where you should supplement. -
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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Bone Health Q & A: When Will I See Results with Silical?
“How will I know if Silical System is working and when will I notice a difference? Will I see results in 30 days if I choose the 30 day supply preference?”
In the first 30 days you will be able to sample Silical 1 and 2 and adjust to taking it around your schedule. Just like a multi-vitamin you are not going to see any outward change in one month. Bone health is a life-long project, just like exercising to loose weight, for those who want to live a full and active life during their later years.
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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.
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Coffee: What's the Scoop on Bone Health
Seems like everyday there’s a news item about coffee and your health. Coffee is rich in antioxidants, which have many overall health benefits. However, the latest research indicates that coffee is damaging to bones because it causes calcium loss.
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