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Nutrients Important in Bone Health
Essential Fatty Acids
Minerals
· Boron, Calcium, Copper, Fluoride, Germanium, Magnesium, Manganese, Silicon & Zinc
Vitamins
· D, E & K
Factors in Osteoporosis
Alcohol consumption - Alcohol consumption, especially in excess, is associated with bone loss.
Amenorrhea - Amenorrhea is associated with lower bone density.
Animal Protein consumption -Excess animal protein consumption is associated with increased calcium loss.
Antacids - Antacids may have a negative effect on bone health.
Birth Control Pills - These are linked to thinner bones.
Caffeine/coffee/tea consumption - Caffeine consumption is associated with increased bone loss
Depression - There is a strong association between depression and osteoporosis
Genetic Predisposition - Not a causal factor but may increase susceptibility.
Lack of Fruits & Vegetables - Fruits and vegetables have consistently found to have a protective effect on bones.
Lack of Plant Protein - Plant protein has been found to have a protective effect on bones.
Lack of Weight Bearing Exercise - Weight bearing exercise has a strong positive effect on bone health.
Phosphates, from cola drinks, etc - Phosphates are associated with bone loss.
Refined Sugar consumption - Refined sugar consumption has been linked to bone loss.
Salt consumption - Salt consumption has been linked to bone loss.
Smoking - Smoking is linked to osteoporosis, smokers often have 15% lower bone mineral density.
Some prescription drugs - Some prescription drugs have been found to have negative effects on bones. For example steroid hormones such as prednisone.
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