How Does Gravity Affect Your Bones?
What is the difference between you and an astronaut living in space when it comes to your bones? Guessed it yet? G-R-A-V-I-T-Y! That is the primary difference! Though they may have a slightly different diet and consume their meals differently, their nutrition has the same intent – to provide the body with the nutrition it…
Low B12 and Your Bones
Low vitamin B12 (cobalamin) levels are associated with an increased risk of lower bone mineral density (BMD), osteoporosis, and fractures. Multiple observational studies support this link. The Framingham Osteoporosis Study (involving over 2,500 adults) found that people with plasma B12 below about 148 pmol/L had significantly lower BMD—men especially at the hip, women at the…
Brussels Sprouts Are Beneficial For the Bones
Like them or not, Brussels Sprouts have many benefits for our bones, and for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis, these should be included in the diet. Take a look at what these offer in nutrition. Raw Brussels sprouts (per 100 g / about 3.5 oz) provide approximately 43 kcal, with high levels of vitamin C…
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