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.