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Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. About half is found in the skeletal system and the other half is found in the cells of body tissues...
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RDA for Vitamin D Increased to 600 IUs
In a newly released report, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) updated the official recommended daily intake level for vitamin D to support bone health. A 14 member expert committee appointed...
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Does Calcium Supplementation Increase Heart Attack Risk?
Taking calcium supplements slightly increased the risk of cardiovascular events in older patients, according to a meta-analysis published in the July 30th online issue of the British Medical Journal. Researchers...
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Supplements for Bone Health
Since May observes National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month as well as National Women’s Health Week (May 13-19, 2018), it seems fitting to spend a few moments familiarizing ourselves with...
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Bone Mineral Density Testing
In addition to making sound diet and lifestyle choices, having a Bone Mineral Density Test is a great tool when developing a preventative care regime for this degenerative disease. We...
