When we think about bone health, calcium and vitamin D are usually the first nutrients that come to mind, and for good reason. Calcium is a primary building block of bone tissue, and vitamin D helps the body absorb it efficiently. But bones are complex, living tissues that require a symphony of nutrients to stay strong and healthy throughout life. Beyond the well-known duo of calcium and vitamin D, there are several other nutrients play critical roles in bone strength and resilience.
When we think about bone health, calcium and vitamin D are usually the first nutrients that come to mind, and for good reason. Calcium is a primary building block of bone tissue, and vitamin D helps the body absorb it efficiently. But bones are complex, living tissues that require a symphony of nutrients to stay strong and healthy throughout life. Beyond the well-known duo of calcium and vitamin D, there are several other nutrients play critical roles in bone strength and resilience.
Magnesium is essential for converting vitamin D into its active form, which in turn helps the body absorb calcium1. It also contributes directly to the structural development of bones and is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body2.
How it supports bones:
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Magnesium is essential for converting vitamin D into its active form, which in turn helps the body absorb calcium1. It also contributes directly to the structural development of bones and is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body2.
How it supports bones:
Where to find it:
Vitamin K plays a key role in bone mineralisation. It activates osteocalcin, a protein that helps bind calcium to the bone matrix, effectively ‘glueing’ the mineral into place3.
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Vitamin K plays a key role in bone mineralisation. It activates osteocalcin, a protein that helps bind calcium to the bone matrix, effectively ‘glueing’ the mineral into place3.
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Potassium is often overlooked, but it plays a vital role in maintaining bone mass by neutralising acids that can leach calcium from the bones4. Diets high in sodium or protein can create acidic environments in the body5, and potassium helps to counteract this.
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Potassium is often overlooked, but it plays a vital role in maintaining bone mass by neutralising acids that can leach calcium from the bones4. Diets high in sodium or protein can create acidic environments in the body5, and potassium helps to counteract this.
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Strong bones are built on more than just calcium and vitamin D. Magnesium, vitamin K, and potassium are all crucial contributors to your skeletal system’s long-term health. The best way to ensure you’re getting these essential nutrients? Eat a diverse, colourful, and whole-food-based diet.
By expanding your nutrient intake beyond the basics, you’ll not only support stronger bones but also enhance your overall health and vitality.
Strong bones are built on more than just calcium and vitamin D. Magnesium, vitamin K, and potassium are all crucial contributors to your skeletal system’s long-term health. The best way to ensure you’re getting these essential nutrients? Eat a diverse, colourful, and whole-food-based diet.
By expanding your nutrient intake beyond the basics, you’ll not only support stronger bones but also enhance your overall health and vitality.
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