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Growing up, everyone said I needed to drink milk to get strong bones. The milk commercials said the same. Dairy and calcium intake were often touted as the best way to keep your bones strong and avoid osteoporosis later in life. But, the latest research shows that calcium is only part of the story. Plus, [...]
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When you think of keeping your bones strong, most of us probably think milk, calcium, or vitamin D. But some recent research found that fruits and veggies may be the real keys to skeletal health. In a study to be published in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers found that diets [...]
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Research from Umea University in Sweden found that omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to stronger/denser bones in men. The study found that 22-year-old men with the highest omega-3 levels (especially DHA) in their blood had the highest bone mineral density and greatest bone growth rate in the time between late teens and early twenties. The [...]
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ChefMD™ writes that a study from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School shows that pre-menopausal women who consume high amounts of vitamin D and calcium may reduce their risk of breast cancer by 40%. ChefMD™ says the best food sources of vitamin D are dairy products and oily fish such as salmon [...]
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Shape Magazine reports that a study from Pennsylvania State University found that omega-3 fatty acids help keep your bones healthy. Study author Amy Griel, Ph.D. said that the healthy fats actually reduce the activity of the cells that break down your bones (osteoclasts). Just another reason to include omega-3 fats in your diet every day! [...]
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EatingWell.com reports that, in addition to calcium, magnesium is just as important for maintaining strong bones. In a Health, Aging and Body Composition study of 2,038 elderly men and women, the more magnesium they consumed, the higher their bone density (among white men and women). However, this relationship between magnesium intake and bone density was [...]
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