Quercetin shows promising potential for supporting bone health and counteracting osteoporosis-like bone loss based primarily on preclinical (cell and animal) evidence. 1 First, Quercetin supports gut health primarily through prebiotic-like effects on the microbiota, strengthening of the intestinal barrier, increased production of beneficial metabolites, and anti-inflammatory/antioxidant actions in the gut. Most evidence comes from animalContinue reading “Quercetin”
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Homeopathy for Bone Health and Healing
Homeopathy can be a very effective method to address osteoporosis. Homeopathy has been around and used effectively for centuries. With many formulas to choose from, it can be used to treat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis without the use of harsh drugs that have so many side effects. Homeopathy works on a “like treats like” basis, usingContinue reading “Homeopathy for Bone Health and Healing”
Are You Overdoing Supplements and Finding It is Costing You More Than It Should?
I fear far too many are still attempting to get all their nutrition from supplements and not paying attention to what they get from their food/diet first. The rule is sunshine first for vitamin D, then food (ONLY), and for everything else, food first, then supplement only what you lack each day, except vitamin DContinue reading “Are You Overdoing Supplements and Finding It is Costing You More Than It Should?”
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 itContinue reading “How Does Gravity Affect Your Bones?”
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 theContinue reading “Low B12 and Your Bones”
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 CContinue reading “Brussels Sprouts Are Beneficial For the Bones”
What 2 Nutrients Should Never Be Supplemented (Unless Deficient)?
Neither calcium nor vitamin D should EVER be supplemented UNLESS you are deficient. It doesn’t matter if you don’t get enough from food/diet. This needs to be a standing rule without exception… Even if you don’t get enough calcium from your food, it should not be supplemented. It is easy enough to get the neededContinue reading “What 2 Nutrients Should Never Be Supplemented (Unless Deficient)?”
Considering Cod Liver Oil
What’s so great about Cod Liver Oil? It is used in several health protocols and products and has many benefits. So what can it do for you? Benefits of Taking Cod Liver Oil Excellent Nutrient Source for Seed Cycling One of the vital uses of Cod Liver Oil is in Seed Cycling, which calls forContinue reading “Considering Cod Liver Oil”
PROTEIN POWDERS
Finding a clean protein powder can be a challenge. Most, at least that I’ve seen, are loaded with Antinutrients, artificial flavors, legume-based proteins such as soy, pea, etc., or non-organic and/or non-grass-fed/non-pasture-raised ingredients with yet more antinutrients. Some have sugars or artificial sweeteners, such as the example below: (Note the Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose, bothContinue reading “PROTEIN POWDERS”
Review of Citracal
Although almost identical to most of the other bone support products like it, Citrical is loaded with some of the same poisons, as well as others, that you would do best to avoid. Below is a list of ingredients found in the Citracal Maximum Plus Highly Soluble formula. INGREDIENTS: Calcium Citrate, Polyethylene Glycol, Croscarmellose Sodium;Continue reading “Review of Citracal”
