Best Supplements for Bone Health: ProBono, Boron & Calcium

Author's Bio: Katie Bailey, MS, RD, LD, FNC

Hi, everyone. Welcome back.

Maintaining strong and healthy bones is essential for our overall wellbeing, especially as we age. While a balanced diet full of bone supporting nutrients and regular exercise are important, certain supplements can also provide additional support for bone health.

So in today's video, I'll be discussing why is it important to support our bone health?

What are the best supplements for bone health?

What nutrients contribute to bone health?

And lastly, what are some additional strategies to help promote bone health?

Hi, I'm Katie Bailey. I'm a registered dietitian at Flusso Nutrients where we provide supplement education and professional quality supplement options for you to make the world of nutrition supplements a little bit easier to navigate. As always, be sure to check with your main nutrition literate healthcare provider before starting anything new. As we can't know your full medical history to provide a personalized recommendation.

So without further ado, let's jump into today's topic.

[Video Transcript Below + Supplement Links Discussed In Video]

Why is supporting bone health important?

So bone health is crucial for mobility, strength, and protection against fractures. And as we age, bone density naturally starts to decline, increasing your risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Factors such as a poor diet, lack of physical activity, hormonal changes, as well as nutrient deficiencies can all contribute to weakened bones. Fortunately, there are several different ways in which to promote our bone health and decrease the risk of bone related health conditions.

What are the best supplements for bone health?

Pro Bono

So the first one I want to talk about is called pro bono, and it is from Orthomolecular products. This is a bone building supplement that's designed to increase our skeletal strength, enhance bone remodeling, and maintain healthy bone density. It includes therapeutic dosages of specific nutrients such as strontium, which is a mineral that strengthens the bone matrix and maintains a healthy bone density by promoting bone formation rather than bone breakdown.

It also has calcium and magnesium, which are essential for bone formation and strength. It also has a vitamin D three and K two, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization. And then lastly, boron, as well as a few other essential vitamins and minerals to support overall bone health.

This is an all-in-one approach that eliminates the need for multiple bone health supplements, and it's a convenient choice for those seeking to promote bone health. The protocol separates calcium and stonum in order to maximize absorption, ensuring that the minerals are going to be effectively utilized by the body. So pro bonos AM and PM packets provide a structured easy to follow regimen. The protocol includes taking the am and pm packets daily, and then for maintenance, taking one packet a day and just alternating between the AM and the PM packets.

Boron

The next supplement I want to talk about is boron. So boron is a trace mineral that plays a crucial role in bone health. It improves the absorption of magnesium, and about 60% of the magnesium in the body is found in the bones and it acts as a cofactor for the enzymes that regulate calcium metabolism. Boron facilitates magnesium deposition in the bone, increasing bone strength and density. Boron has also been shown to help with vitamin D absorption, particularly in those that are deficient. And we know that vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption as well as bone health. Boron also reduces bone loss and supports remodeling due to its role in bone formation. And studies have shown that boron supplementation can increase bone mass volume and thickness while decreasing calcium excretion. It also helps to direct calcium into the bones and the cartilage, preventing joint deterioration and supporting bone mineralization. And in general, the recommended dose of boron to support bone health per day is three to six milligrams.

Calcium

The last supplement I want to talk about is calcium. So calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body and it's primarily found in the bones. You can get calcium from dairy products, leafy greens, salmon, almonds, and many different fortified foods. It's the primary building block for the bones in the teeth, and it's essential for maintaining bone structure and strength. Without enough calcium, bones start to become weak and brittle and can lead to conditions like osteoporosis.

Calcium citrate is often the one that's recommended as it's better absorbed than calcium carbonate and can be taken with or without food. It's also important to look for a calcium supplement that also includes vitamin D three and K two as this helps with calcium absorption as well as helps to direct calcium to the bones and the teeth rather than the tissues. And the recommended daily intake of calcium should be between 1000 and 1200 milligrams.

It's important to check with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplements, especially if you have any preexisting conditions or are currently taking other medications. Now let's talk a little bit about what nutrients contribute to bone health. So bone health is supported by a variety of different nutrients that work synergistically to maintain bone density strength and overall skeletal integrity.

Now, we already talked about boron and calcium, but there are a few other ones we're going to discuss. The first is vitamin D. So we know that vitamin D enhances calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Magnesium is vital for bone flexibility and density. It activates vitamin D and it regulates calcium metabolism. Vitamin K two helps to direct calcium to the bones and teeth and away from the soft tissues. It also activates a protein called osteocalcin, which is essential for bone mineralization. Next is phosphorus. Phosphorus works with calcium to form the mineral component of the bones. And then lastly, zinc and copper. Zinc and copper are trace minerals that are co-factors for enzymes that are needed or included in bone formation.

What additional strategies promote bone health?

The first is to support our gut health. So optimizing digestion and supporting our gut microbiome is going to help to improve nutrient absorption and decrease inflammation, which are both going to indirectly support our bone health. We know that exercise is crucial for helping to support and maintain bone density and our muscle mass, particularly weightbearing exercises, walking, jogging, dancing. This is going to apply mechanical stress to the bones, which is going to help with bone formation.

While resistance training is going to build muscle mass and improve our bone strength. Stress management is essential, so mindfulness meditation, deep breathing. These are all important to practice as high cortisol levels will accelerate bone loss. And lastly, avoiding smoking and alcohol as both of these can negatively impact our bone density and increase the risk of fractures.

To wrap up our topic for today,

Pro Bono, Boron, and Calcium supplements are all great options for supporting our bone health. It's important to remember though that although these supplements can be beneficial, they should be combined with a balanced diet that's high in bone supporting nutrients, regular physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle. If you're interested in trying any of the supplements I discussed today, I'll have them linked below in the description box.

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Check out the high-quality supplements we discussed in this video - links below for your convenience!

1) Pro Bono by Ortho Molecular Products: create an account here, then search the name "Pro Bono by Ortho Molecular Products" - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients

2) Boron by Pure Encapsulations: create an account here, then search the name "Boron by Pure Encapsulations" - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients

3) Calcium Citrate by Pure Encapsulations: create an account here, then search the name "Calcium Citrate by Pure Encapsulations" - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients

4) ALL PROFESSIONAL QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS: https://flussonutrients.nutridyn.com & https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients