Our bones are the base structure to our bodies and it is important that we take care of them. There are easy ways to build better bones through strength training, weight-bearing exercise, a healthy diet and medication can help. There are easy steps to take and to learn more about these steps you can take, read more here.
Key Takeaways:
- When we exert force on the bones, it stimulates them to add cells, which speeds up the process of building bone mass.
- Calcium helps make strong bones, and vitamin D aids calcium absorption. Take a daily vitamin D3 supplement between 600 to 1,000 IU, depending on your blood levels of vitamin D.
- Smoking and excessive alcohol use can interfere with bone health. So quit smoking, and limit alcohol intake. And get rid of fall hazards in your home, such as floor clutter, throw rugs, and slippery bathroom floors
“There isn’t one magic way to build bone mass. It takes a number of the following strategies.”
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