Is calcium enough to achieve optimum bone health?

As kids we were taught to always drink milk so we would have healthy and strong bones. And we always knew that what makes our bones strong is the high amount of calcium milk has. Well, now is the right time to know that calcium cannot do the job alone. For an optimum bone health, intake of these essential oils, vitamins and minerals is recommended:

• Phosphorus
• Vitamins D & K
• Trace minerals
• Collagen
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Magnesium

These nutrients complement each other in properly utilizing the bone, says nutritionist Lisa Flax. Osteoporosis, which is common in aging adults, especially in women, is the main cause of wrist, hip or spine fractures. This massive bone loss does not only affect the aged people. Osteoporosis may strike you as early as 30 years old!

It is advised to consume phosphorus with the same amount as calcium. Vitamis D & K helps in bone metabolism. Vitamin D aids in the absorbing calcium from the gut and regulating the bone protein called osteocalcin. Vitamin K does the same thing with osteocalcin and other bone proteins. Trace minerals like Silicone and Boron also helps maintain healthy bones. Type 2 Collagen, which is a primary source of “chondroitin(s) and keratin sulfate - essential components of both bone and joint tissue”, serves as the superstructure that holds the nutrients together. Including foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (especially the plant sources) in your diet will also give you the strong bones you need.

Among all the nutrients, it is magnesium that is considered to be the best partner of calcium. An estimated 50% of total magnesium in the body is contained in our bones. In the article Magnesium Is the Key to Strong Bones, author Mark Stengler, ND states that there has been a new American study that showed that magnesium intake is directly correlated to increased bone mineral density (BMD). A significant increase of 2% in BMD is seen when 100 mg is consumed.

Magnesium deficiency may result in low bone growth and osteopenia, having BMD lower than the normal peak BMD. According to Lisa Flax, 400-600 mg per day is the recommended intake of magnesium (citrate or glycinate form). There is also a biologically appropriate ratio of calcium to magnesium intake of 2:1 or 3:1 for this combination to be effective.

Grow strong bones with GreenCow Chia

Enjoy strong and healthy bones with the help of GreenCow Chia. This perfect whole grain contains the nutrients to secure optimum bone health! Chia contains high amounts of Calcium, 200% more than non-fat milk! GreenCow Chia also has 15 % more magnesium than broccoli! It has potassium, Phosphorus, and Omega-3 fatty acids – nutrients that aid in bone utilization.

Certainly, calcium can’t do the job alone. Good thing is we have GreenCow Chia to back us up with the proper nutrients to maximize bone health.

Grow strong bones! Take your GreenCow Chia now!

References:

Flax, L. Bone health. (2007). Retrieved July 19, 2009, from http://www.invitehealth.com/graphics/focus_bone_health.pdf

International Food Information Council Foundation. (2007). Bone up: your top 10 list for maximizing skeletal health, Food Insight, March/April 2007. Retrieved July 19, 2009, from http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2007/ma/bonehealth207.cfm

Stengler, M. ND. (2006). Magnesium is the key to strong bones, Bottom Line’s Daily Health News, April 18, 2006. Retrieved July 17, 2009, from http://www.bottomlinesecrets.com/article.html?article_id=38200

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