Bones Need More Than Milk.While calcium-rich supplements and foods are an important part of maintaining bone mass as you age, bones need other nutrients to stay strong. Women who currently eat foods rich in zinc, magnesium magnesium (măgnē`zēəm, –zhəm), metallic chemical element; symbol Mg; at. no. 12; at. wt. 24.305; m.p. about 648.8°C;; b.p. about 1,090°C;; sp. gr. 1.738 at 20°C;; valence +2. , potassium potassium (pətăs`ēəm), a metallic chemical element; symbol K [Lat. kalium=alkali]; at. no. 19; at. wt. 39.0983; m.p. 63.25°C;; b.p. 760°C;; sp. gr. .862 at 20°C;; valence +1. , fiber, and vitamin C vitamin C or ascorbic acid Water-soluble organic compound important in animal metabolism. Most animals produce it in their bodies, but humans, other primates, and guinea pigs need it in the diet to prevent scurvy. , and who ate lots of fruits and vegetables as children, have denser bones than women who do not. Foods high in these nutrients are an important part of your diet, and include baked potatoes with the skin, peas, bananas, and whole grains. (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Clinical nutrition The use of diet and nutritional supplements as a way to enhance health prevent disease. Mentioned in: Naturopathic Medicine ) |
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