Beaphar Bone Builder, 500 g

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Fernández-Real JM, Bulló M, Moreno-Navarrete JM, et al. A Mediterranean diet enriched with olive oil is associated with higher serum total osteocalcin levels in elderly men at high cardiovascular risk. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Oct;97(10):3792-8. doi:10.1210/jc.2012-2221 Bone density is a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals found in your bones. Both osteopenia (low bone mass) and osteoporosis (brittle bones) are conditions characterized by low bone density. Research shows that excess sugar consumption may increase the risk for osteoporosis through several different mechanisms [ 7]:

We are happy to see that your latest scan does show improvement – this is great news! It is quite common for one area to increase first and another area to follow on a bit later, so please don’t be discouraged by this. Having said that, it is typically the spine that increases first. If your spine is having a harder time increasing bone density, then there may be other factors at play. We highly recommend you to watch the #AskLara video on this topic in AlgaeCal’s Facebook Community – you can join the Community HERE. We will share one of the main takeaways from the video below:

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DiNicolantonio, James J., et al. “Not salt but sugar as aetiological in osteoporosis: A review.” Missouri medicine 115.3 (2018): 247. In addition to eating a nutritious diet, maintaining a healthy weight can help support bone health. In addition, zinc promotes the formation of bone-building cells and prevents the excessive breakdown of bone. Weaver CM, Alexander DD, Boushey CJ, et al. Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and risk of fractures: an updated meta-analysis from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporos Int. 2016 Jan;27(1):367-376. doi:10.1007/s00198-015-3386-5

So, what can you do about that sweet tooth? There are several options out there for sugar replacements, including stevia, monk fruit, and xylitol. You can also enjoy honey and maple syrup in moderation. Roncero-Martín R, Aliaga Vera I, Moreno-Corral LJ, et al. Olive Oil Consumption and Bone Microarchitecture in Spanish Women. Nutrients. 2018 Jul 26;10(8):968. doi:10.3390/nu10080968 But it may be prudent to start thinking about your bone health at a much younger age. “By ages 25-30, our bones have reached their peak mass, so by ages 30-35, taking steps to preserve bone mass should be a priority,” says Kelsey Kunik, registered dietitian at Graciously Nourished. Kunik notes that eating a varied diet and regularly exercising is crucial for maintaining bone density, but supplements can help fill any gaps in your diet. Recommended Dose: Take two capsules daily, with or without food. Recommended to be taken in the evening before bed. Ensure adequate daily calcium intake during use. Adult use only. Hope that helps, Olga! Please don’t hesitate to give our Bone Health Consultants a call at 1-800-820-0184 if you have any questions! ❤️In addition to including omega-3 fats in your diet, it’s also important to make sure your balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fats isn’t too high. Rodríguez-Olleros Rodríguez C, Díaz Curiel M. Vitamin K and Bone Health: A Review on the Effects of Vitamin K Deficiency and Supplementation and the Effect of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants on Different Bone Parameters. J Osteoporos. 2019 Dec 31;2019:2069176. doi:10.1155/2019/2069176 The good news is that effective treatment of subclinical hypercortisolism can result in rapid recovery of bone health.” Palermo A, Tuccinardi D, D'Onofrio L, et al. Vitamin K and osteoporosis: Myth or reality?. Metabolism. 2017 May;70:57-71. doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2017.01.032 So glad you reached out! The seven years referred to is simply the length of our most recently published human clinical study, which can be found here. The AlgaeCal program provided study participants with a measured increase in bone density, year after year, with no negative side effects reported in the blood work of any participant. (We’re very excited to say that this study recently won the Charles A. Ragus Award for Best Original Research Paper in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, and you can find more information on that here.) You can absolutely continue with AlgaeCal after 7 years! In fact, our 7 year guarantee repeats at this time!

By slowing or stopping the bone-resorbing portion o f the remodeling cycle, bisphosphonates allow new bone formation to catch up with bone resorption. Fosamax and other drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Reclast increase bone density and help prevent and treat osteoporosis and/or reduce the risk of fractures. Increasing Bone Density Rituals Multivitamin 50+ is third-party tested and their ingredients are all traceable so you know where they come from. It’s also Non-GMO project verified, gluten-free, and allergen friendly, and Ritual is a certified B corp. Your health care team might suggest bone density testing. Screening for osteoporosis is recommended for all women over age 65. Some guidelines also recommend screening men by age 70, especially if they have health issues likely to cause osteoporosis. If you have a broken bone after a minor force injury, such as a simple fall, bone density testing may be important to assess your risk of more breaks. OsteoStrong, founded in 2011 by Kyle Zagrodsky with life coach Tony Robbins as business development consultant and investor, has over 150 centers in the US and internationally. The latest science shows your result may be overstated by 8.5% – 11.2%. But don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. Even after adjusting your score down by about 10%, an increase in bone density is still an increase!The two most common forms of vitamin K2 are MK-4 and MK-7. MK-4 exists in small amounts in liver, eggs and meat. Fermented foods like cheese, sauerkraut and a soybean product called natto contain MK-7. Each serving provides antioxidant support: 3 mg of natural astaxanthin and 100 mg of turmeric root extract (95% curcuminoids). People with a known nutrient deficiency. If you have a known deficiency of any of the essential nutrients for bone health, supplements can be helpful to meet your needs.