Bone Supplements

Your bones are the foundation of your bodily structure. They are what hold you upright and allow you to move about freely. Having healthy bones is essential for living a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, bone density decreases with age, starting as early as the age of 45 for both men and women.

How to support your bones : 

Diet -Nutrition is key for bones and especially as we age. Ideally nutrition is best from a good balanced diet which includes the key vitamins and minerals for bones. Calcium, vitamin D3, magnesium and vitamin K2 which are key nutrients for bone health. Best foods for bones include leafy greens, dairy foods, soya beans, oily fish, nuts and fortified breakfasts.

Consider Nutrient Supplements - Dietary supplements are now a popular choice to help support bone nutrition. It can be difficult to get all the key vitamins and minerals in your daily diet so a bone supplement is a great choice to ensure key nutrients for bones are provided on a daily basis.

If taking a food supplement for bone health make sure it includes bone building vitamins and minerals like vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone 7-Natto), calcium and magnesium. 

Lift Weights - Weight lifting or weight bearing exercise can be beneficial in supporting and building healhty bones. Weight bearing exercises help renew and support the formation of new bone tissue. Studies have shown that weight bearing exercises help support bone density which is important as we age.

Take a Walk - Walking is great for general well-being. Its also good for bone health. Just a 30 minute walk a day can go a long way to supporting healthy bone renewal.