How to support women’s bone health at any age

People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? A woman’s bone health at any point in her life is the result of the totality of the life choices she’s made and health impacts she cannot control. […]

Why Calcium Alone Isn’t Enough for Strong Bones

The familiar public health message tells us to focus on calcium for strong bones.  While this is true, it is an oversimplistic view of bone health.In reality, many other nutrients are just as important.  These bone-supporting vitamins and minerals work together as a team — along with calcium — to keep your bones strong and healthy from childhood through the older years.   How does calcium support bone health? To […]

Vitamins and Minerals for Bone Health: Is Calcium Enough?

Laura Lewis, MS Published June 15, 2022   Bone material is constantly being broken down and built anew, simultaneously. During childhood, we build new bone much faster than we break it down. When we stop growing, these processes even out. In our later years, bone tends to break down faster than it is rebuilt. Whether […]