What are bones made of? Like all tissues, they contain protein. They are rich in minerals, not just calcium, but also potassium, manganese, magnesium, silica, iron, zinc, selenium, boron, phosphorus, sulphur, chromium, and dozens of others. And in order to use those minerals, vitamin D must be present and your diet must also contain high-quality fats.
No matter how healthy you are your body starts losing bone mass naturally after the menopause and for some women that can happen in their 40s. The result can be the brittle, fragile bones and poor posture associated with osteoporosis. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to promote bone health throughout your life.
As women we reach our peak bone mass around the age of 25-30 so the more bone younger women can put on the bigger the advantage when they reach the menopause. But with bone it is never too late to make a difference so follow the five steps below…
Recent research has indicated that in addition to calcium, magnesium and vitamin D, other vital nutrients that play a key role in osteoporosis prevention are antioxidants.
Experts now believe that increased intake of fruit and vegetables and the antioxidants they contain, like vitamins C and E may improve …