Bones are continuously turning over in a cycle of building, growing, excavating and rebuilding. Calcium is the primary building block in this cycle. This essential mineral cannot be manufactured by your body, so it must come from dietary intake every day. Only one percent of all the calcium stored in your body is found outsideContinue reading “Women and the Calcium Balance”
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Nutrition for Lifelong Skeletal Health
Osteoporosis International recently published an article that examined the nutritional needs of the skeleton during its bony lifetime. Using the results of over 130 studies, the researchers set out to outline ideal nutritional goals to aid the bones during their journey from the cradle to the Craftmatic adjustable chair. Here are some highlights: During Pregnancy: An overall healthy dietContinue reading “Nutrition for Lifelong Skeletal Health”