What Makes Calcium / Magnesium And Vitamin D So Good For Bone Health?

What Makes Calcium / Magnesium And Vitamin D So Good For Bone Health?

Darrell Miller

10/24/11

Date: October 24, 2011 08:28 AM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: What Makes Calcium / Magnesium And Vitamin D So Good For Bone Health?

Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D, And bone Health

Nowadays, people are experiencing a lot of health problems. Among these problems that people commonly experienced is osteoporosis. The condition is characterized by a decrease of bone mineral density as well as the depletion the bone’s minerals and protein structure. This phenomenon could increase incidence of fracture because the bone tissues are already weakened. To prevent further aggravation of the problem, adequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals should be ensured.

One of the most abundant mineral that is found in the body is calcium. The mineral is responsible in maintaining the strength of the teeth and bones as well as in facilitating blood clotting, muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve function, and enzyme regulation. Most of the calcium in the body is deposited in your bones and teeth hence, a low intake of the said vital mineral can lead to health conditions like osteoporosis if not efficiently replenished.

Food groups that contain liberal amounts of calcium would include legumes, dairy products, broccoli, fortified orange juice, and fish. Dairy products contains ample amount of vitamin D which is highly needed for calcium absorption hence, it would be better if you eat calcium rich foods with foods that have high vitamin D content to maximize absorption. Deficiency of vitamin D in the body can also lead to bone problems like osteoporosis. In addition, vitamin D deficiency could also increase the cholesterol concentration in your body.

Although sun exposure is the most important source of vitamin D, we should be very careful because too much exposure to sun could lead to serious health conditions. Hence, we should know the right time we should expose ourselves to sunlight (preferably early morning) because sunlight during this time is still mild and bearable.

Magnesium is another mineral that will help us make our bones stronger. This mineral is highly essential in many important processes such as bone growth. Since the mineral is mostly stored in your bones, it plays a fundamental role in many vital functions such as in maintaining bone health, and facilitating muscle and nerve function; Magnesium also aides in the absorption of vitamin D and calcium. If you would want to grasp the health benefits of magnesium, you need to consume magnesium rich foods like grains, nuts, legumes, and spinach.

On the whole, maintaining the health and condition of your bones requires array of vitamins and minerals like omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin D. Therefore, eating foods that have high content of the above mentioned vitamins and minerals will really help you keep your bones healthy thus, protecting you from various conditions that involve your bones. It is also very crucial to choose calcium supplements to contain vitamins and minerals that will enhance the absorption of calcium because the mineral will never be fully absorbed without the presence of the other vitamins that will facilitate the absorption process.