Bone Health
Strong bones are essential for overall health and quality of life, especially as we age.
This blog category will focus on articles that cover a range of topics related to bone health, such as the importance of calcium and vitamin D for bone health, the benefits of magnesium, and the role of omega-3 fatty acids in bone health.
We’ll also explore the relationship between diet, exercise, and bone health and provide tips for maintaining good bone health throughout your life.
The Health Benefits of Vitamin D: What the Evidence Shows
Vitamin D is perhaps best known as the “sunshine vitamin.” We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight but can also find it in foods such as tuna, cheese, and eggs and some foods, such as cereal and milk, are often fortified with the nutrient.
Despite its abundance, vitamin D deficiencies abound. One study estimates that as many as one billion people worldwide don’t get sufficient vitamin D. What is vitamin D? What happens when we don’t get enough of it? And how can we ensure that we do?