| Our bones are constantly being broken down and | | | | take 5ug of the vitamin day either through our diet |
| renewed. Until we reach our late teens, more bone is | | | | or by ensuring that we have 10minutes of direct |
| being made than is broken down until we reach the | | | | sunlight per day (our bodies can produce vitamin D |
| stage known as 'peak bone mass'. As we get older, | | | | when our skin gets direct sunlight). |
| our bones tend to become weaker and more brittle | | | | Magnesium is used for the renewal of bone tissue. |
| as we lose calcium. | | | | It's recommended that women take 270mg and men |
| Certain vitamins are vital for our bodies to ingest to | | | | take 320mg of magnesium per day. |
| prevent bone diseases like Osteoporosis. There is | | | | Vitamin K must be present for bone to support the |
| substantial evidence to suggest that Calcium and | | | | cells that remodel bone tissue. We need 80ug of |
| Vitamin D are vital nutrients for maintaining healthy | | | | Vitamin K daily. |
| bones. There is also research suggesting that | | | | Vitamin C supports the function of Vitamin D. We |
| Magnesium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Boron also | | | | should ingest 75mg of vitamin C per day. |
| contribute to their health. | | | | Boron is said to also help reduce the rate of bone |
| Our bones are 35-40% calcium. It is suggested that | | | | loss as it has been shown to inhibit the excretion of |
| we ingest a minimum of 800mg of calcium per day. | | | | calcium and magnesium. |
| Children under 18 years of age should take 1300mg | | | | Whilst these nutrients are said to help promote |
| per day to ensure maximum density at 'peak' and | | | | healthy bones, you should never substitute qualified |
| post-menopausal women should take 1200mg of | | | | medical advice with information found in this article. |
| calcium per day as they are at highest risk of | | | | The author does not give or purport to give any |
| developing Osteoporosis. | | | | medical or healthcare advice and is not qualified to do |
| It has been shown that Vitamin D supports the | | | | so. |
| absorption of calcium and it's recommended that we | | | | |