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?”
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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”
Review of Beyond Osteo-fx
As with most other Osteo Bone Support Supplements, Beyond Osteo-fx is no different in that it has synthetic vitamins, cheap minerals, antinutrients, and disproportionate dosages. Let’s take a look . . . As you can see, we start off with (synthetic) D3, a hormone made from lanolin in this case. Unless Cholecalciferol is marked “from”Continue reading “Review of Beyond Osteo-fx”
Jarrow’s Bone Up
So what’s up with this bone support product? Here’s the scoop! As with most similar products, we start off with (so-called) Vitamin C, which is in the form of Calcium Ascorbate, which is not even vitamin C but synthetic Ascorbic Acid mixed with calcium, likely carbonate. Too few know why to avoid Synthetic Ascorbic Acid, but itContinue reading “Jarrow’s Bone Up”
What Are the Best Mattresses For Those With Osteoporosis?
The best mattresses for osteoporosis are medium-firm (around 5-7 on a 10-point firmness scale). Medium-firm mattresses help maintain balance and spinal alignment/support, offering pressure relief at the hips and shoulders for frail bones and structural support. The most common are typically found as memory foam, hybrid, or latex materials. The goal is a supportive surfaceContinue reading “What Are the Best Mattresses For Those With Osteoporosis?”
Naturally Better Bones 