How to Protect Bone & Joint Health 

In my last article, you learned about the causes of some of the most common bone and joint problems. Because I mentioned vitamin D, calcium and other minerals, you might have thought that a supplement containing those ingredients is the answer. But supplements alone are not the answer. 

It is likely that you do need a supplement, but you must be very careful to select the right one. Otherwise the calcium could be deposited in the wrong place and end up contributing to clogs in your arteries. Here you will learn about the things you should do to protect your bone and joint health. You will also learn how to choose the best bone and joint supplements. 

• Start With Your Diet 

If you know much about nutrition, you may be able to spot problems in your diet. You may know that you fail to eat enough fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. You might have gotten out of the habit of drinking low fat milk or other dairy products as the years have gone by. 

The importance of a healthy diet for strong bones cannot be over-emphasized. Not only for the health of your joints, but for your cardiovascular health, too. Your daily diet should revolve around fish, nuts, whole grains (oatmeal and brown rice—not bread), fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy. You should avoid processed and refined foods. If you eat enough of those other things, you won’t have room for the processed stuff anyway. 

• Then Exercise 

Your current state of health may dictate how much or how little you can exercise, but if you want healthy bones and joints, you absolutely must exercise. Walking is wonderful, but in this case, you want weight-bearing exercise or resistant training. You can perform those exercises with elastic bands, hand weights or exercise machines. If your bones are in a really bad state already, please consult your physician about an appropriate exercise routine. 

• Then Take a Supplement 

Supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet. You cannot rely on supplements to protect you if you continue to eat unhealthy foods on a regular basis. On the other hand, diminished nutrient absorption and diminished appetite are a natural part of the aging process. So, you do need supplements. Here’s what the supplement should contain: 

·               Vitamin C—necessary cofactor for the production of new joint cartilage 

·               Vitamin D3—the best form, necessary for strong bones and joints 

·               Calcium 

·               Vitamin K2—directs the calcium to the bones and out of the arteries 

·               Magnesium—another mineral stored in bone 

·               Mangosteen—a tropical fruit extract proven to be beneficial in osteoporosis and painful conditions like arthritis 

·               Boron—a trace mineral that helps reduce loss of calcium from bones 

·               Lycopene—an antioxidant found in tomatoes; shown to support bone density 

You could find each of those single ingredients and take a handful of supplements every day, but that is not a good idea. The dosage would need to be just right or you could do more harm to your health than good. 

The only supplement on the market that contains all of those nutrients, as well as other synergistic ingredients, is Bone Protec . Quite simply, it is the best solution for protecting your bones and joints.