Risk Factors You are more likely to develop osteoporosis if you are a white woman over the age of 40, especially after menopause, if you do not get enough calcium from the diet, if you smoke or drink too much alcohol and are sedentary. Family history and some medications also increase the risk. When should you become concerned about osteoporosis? As early as possible. Many experts believe that prevention of osteoporosis should start in childhood. If you are over the age of 35, a good supplement program designed to prevent excessive bone loss is mandatory. The role of other nutrients in bone health. Besides calcium many other nutrients are required for bone health. They are: Silicon - a mineral vital for normal growth and development of bones, hair, nails, skin, cartilage and connective tissue. The best source of organic silicon is Horstail silica, an herb used since ancient times to improve the health of the bones, nails and hair. Vitamin K - is essential for formation of osteocalcin, a special protein found only in bone. This protein serves as a matrix upon which calcium forms crystals - a process of bone formation. Vitamin D - is required for absorption of calcium from the intestine and should be supplemented. Magnesium - activates an enzyme responsible for the forming of new calcium crystals in the bone. It is also required for activation of vitamin D. Boron - has a number of actions that make it essential for bone health. It participates in bone formation and decreases bone loss. Copper - is important for strengthening of the connective tissue and collagen. It inhibits bone loss. Calcium - It is hard to overestimate the importance of calcium in prevention and treatment of bone loss. However, not all calcium supplements are the same. The best one is Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate (MCHC.) Studies have shown that taking MCHC can increase bone density by up to 6.1%, even in cases o f advanced bone loss. It also improves healing of fractures and relieves back pain in women suffering from osteoporosis. MCHC is so effective because it is a specially processed whole bone concentrate, derived from young calf bone. It provides highly absorbable calcium and other important minerals needed to build strong bones. Besides calcium, it also contains phosphate, protein and trace amounts of magnesium, fluoride and 25 other minerals that are naturally present in healthy bone. MCHC comes exclusively from young calves raised in pollution free New Zeland. It is processed at a very low, computer-controlled temperature without the use of chemicals. Bone Strengthener™ All these nutrients can be found in a special formula called The Bone Strengthener™. Developed by a medical doctor and nutritionist, the Bone Strengthener™ provides an optimal combination of minerals, vitamins, herbs and other nutrients needed for bone growth and maintenance. It provides the best kind of calcium, the same type that is found in living bone tissue.
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