Healthy Bones Require Balanced Nutrients
In addition to the right kinds of physical activity, healthy bones and bone building require balancing 4 major nutrients: Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, and Magnesium.
The functions of these 4 nutrients are entwined and depend on each other for strength.
For example:
1. Vitamin D maintains skeletal calcium balance by promoting calcium absorption in your intestines.
2. Calcium and phosphate depend upon Vitamin D for bone formation.*
3. Vitamin K2 helps to cement the Calcium you absorb into the bone matrix rather than depositing it on the inside of your blood vessels leading to atherosclerosis.
4. Magnesium is an important mineral that your body needs to build a strong bone matrix.
Imagine the effects on your bones if one of these nutrients is missing, or not present in the right amount.
Calcium: Your Bone’s Best Friend (Most of the Time)
Load up on dark leafy greens at your local farmer’s market, healthy bones require bone-building nutrients. And ideally your bones get many of these nutrients from the foods you eat.
But, our diets have changed over the years to ones that are heavy in meat and grains, which are naturally low in Calcium. And they can have an acidic effect on the body if eaten in excess.
The human body will always do what it must to maintain a balanced ph. When the body becomes too acidic, it releases minerals, including Calcium from your bones and teeth.
However, eating too little protein can be just as bad. Protein deficiency interferes with Calcium absorption in your intestines.
On the other hand, dark, green leafy vegetables are rich in Calcium. And they have an alkalizing effect on your body, these are Key reasons to eat plenty of fresh leafy green vegetables
Remember, the balance of bone-building nutrients is Key.
Some high Calcium foods also contain naturally high amounts of Vitamin K2, such as fermented cheeses and butter from pastured cows. When choosing dairy, look for products made from raw, hormone-free, unpasteurized milk.
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Paul Ebeling
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