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How to Choose a Supplement for Bone Health

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Bone loss is a condition that affects millions of people each year and can be considered a natural part of aging. Bone loss can lead to arthritis and other painful medical conditions. To ensure that your bones stay healthy for a long time, you should take a supplement.

From Quick Guide: A to Z Nutritional Supplement
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Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Speak to your doctor about taking a supplement for bone health. He may have recommendations or advise against taking certain products.

  2. Step 2

    Purchase a calcium supplement. Calcium is a mineral that provides strength to a person's bones. If you don't eat enough calcium rich foods, then a supplement can help keep your bones healthy.

  3. Step 3

    Take a daily dose of Citracel. Citracel is a form of calcium citrate, one of the best absorbed forms of calcium. You can take Citracel on an empty stomach, and it is low cost.

  4. Step 4

    Add a vitamin D supplement to your diet. Vitamin D assists calcium in improving bone mass.

  5. Step 5

    Purchase a supplement that contains DHEA. DHEA aids the body by increasing bone mass as well as stimulating bone deposition.

  6. Step 6

    Pick up a magnesium supplement. Magnesium is necessary for cartilage and stimulates the growth of the bones. Most magnesium supplements come with a potassium supplement as well.

Tips & Warnings
  • You can find a multi-vitamin that blends the ingredients that you need to improve bone health. Clinician's Choice has Osteo Guard, a supplement that contains calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and other bone-strengthening vitamins and minerals.
  • You should not take more than 2500mg of calcium per day. Speak to your doctor before you exceed this number.
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