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Bone Health Natural ways to keep bones healthy

  • March 12, 2018
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Bones plays a major role in human body by providing structure, anchoring muscles, protecting organs and also storing minerals like calcium and phosphorous. These minerals help to keep bones healthy. There are many ways to keep bones strong and healthy such as taking food rich in calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, etc. Following are some measures to keep bones healthy.

  •  Take lots of vegetables in your food: Vegetables are the best source of vitamin C and they stimulate the production of bone forming cells. High intake of yellow and green vegetables increases the bone mineralization in childhood and maintains bone mass in adults.
  • Regular exercises: Regular exercises help to build and maintain healthy and strong bones. High impact and weight bearing exercise helps to promote the formation of new bone.
  • Eat enough protein: Proteins are important for strong bones, 50% of bones are made up of proteins. High protein diet increases the bone density.
  • Consume high calcium food daily: Calcium consumption daily is most important for bone strength, structure and to generate new bone cells.
  • Eat food rich in vitamin D and vitamin K: For healthy bones vitamin D and K are important. Vitamin D helps to absorb calcium and protect against bone diseases. Vitamin D commonly found in eggs, milk, fish, mushroom etc. Vitamin K increases bone density. It is found in eggs, meat, liver, soya bean etc.

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Disclaimer: Don’t follow any suggestions in this article without consulting a qualified doctor.

Sources: 1. “10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/build-healthy-bones 2.” Top 10 Vitamin D Rich Foods” https://draxe.com/top-10-vitamin-d-rich-foods/

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