The peak ages for bone development are roughly 12 years old for girls and 14 for boys. At this stage, individuals develop about 26 percent of their bone mass – which NYT states is roughly the amount the lose when they reach retirement age.
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Further benefits of vitamin D for bone support revealed
A new study from the Netherlands has provided further evidence to support vitamin D supplementation, particularly in areas where natural sunlight is not necessarily a constant.
Turmeric could be “most important spice in your cabinet,” says international nutrition expert
As well as incorporating the spice into recipes as much as possible, the medical professional also suggested taking curcumin supplements to continually reap the benefits of this healing compound for brain health, joint support and pain relief, among other health issues.
Study: Vitamin D and calcium supplements may promote bone health post-menopause
A clinical trial involving more than 30,000 women has revealed that study participants who took daily vitamin D and calcium supplements in conjunction with hormone-based treatments saw greater benefits for bone health, as indicated by lower instances of hip fractures.
Timing may be everything with bone support supplements
In contrast to taking calcium and vitamin D supplements after an intense session at the gym, the scientists found that a group of men who consumed the nutrients before a workout were better able to maintain levels of calcium in their blood throughout the exercise.
Study shows link between probiotics and vitamin D levels
The researchers hypothesized that the gut-healthy bacteria would potentially facilitate the absorption of various vitamins including A, D and E by blocking that of a certain cholesterol called sterol.
Study shows sunshine vitamin may prevent muscle strain
Scientists from South Korea have identified yet another reason to boost your uptake of this vitamin.
Curcumin could be restorative after nerve injury
Recently, a team of Chinese researchers revealed that curcumin supplements could aid the treatment of crush nerve injuries, and facilitate the regeneration of damaged tissues.
Sunshine vitamin could facilitate faster muscle recovery
Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that vitamin D may be used to counter muscle weakness, whether due to aging, exercise, disease or inactivity.
Calcium is not the only key to bone health, study shows
Researchers have discovered that magnesium has a significant impact on the bone mineral content of children, and should potentially be advocated just as strongly as calcium.