When people want to reduce their fracture risk the first thing most people think about is calcium. However there is much more to reducing fractures than just taking calcium. There is plenty of research to show benefits to vitamin D, strontium, boron, silicon, magnesium and other trace minerals for increasing bone density and reducing fracture risk. In addition, one vitamin that you do not hear too much about in the mainstream media for fracture reduction is Vitamin K. Although Vitamin K does not increase bone density it does seem to increase bone strength and reduce fracture risk. A recent review of studies looking at Vitamin K and fracture risk concluded that it can be very beneficial for postmenopausal women even though it did not increase bone density.
Of course it is imperative that all women get their vitamin D levels tested. If the levels are inadequate then the product I like to use is from Designs for Health which is a combination of Vitamin D, K1, K2. If you do not currently have an account with Emerson Ecologics you can order here. If your levels of Vitamin D are adequate then I’d recommend other products with vitamin K, strontium, and trace minerals. (Strontium must be taken separately from Calcium).
Yours In Health,
George Mandler