Daily Supplements for Bone Health
alive EditorialUpdated Apr 24, 2015
In addition to regular exercise, make sure you are getting the appropriate amounts of nutrients to maintain bone health.
In addition to regular exercise, make sure you are getting the appropriate amounts of nutrients to maintain bone health.
| Nutrient | Daily Dosage | Action |
| vitamin D | 400-800 IU | Increases calcium absorption |
| calcium chelate | 1,000-1,500 mg | Reduces bone loss |
| vitamin K* | 150 mcg | Important for bone mineralization |
| magnesium | 250-350 mg | Essential for vitamin D absorption |
| boron | 3-5 mg | Decreases calcium excretion |
| silicon | 12-25 mg | Important for collagen formation in bone |
*See your doctor if you are taking blood-thinning medications.
Source: Dietary Reference Intakes, Government of Canada, ISBN 0-662-41133-X
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