Your Bones A Breakin’

Osteoporosis is a global disease and estimated to affect 200 million people globally, while 55% of people older than 50 are at an increased risk for fracture due to low bone mass.¹  The truth is, regardless of age, everyone needs to keep their bones healthy.  Children continue to build bone mass as they grow but bone mineral density actually peaks between the ages of 20 and 30.  Up to age 30, the body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone, so bone mass increases.¹  After that, more bone is actually lost than formed, as healthy bone formation slows down.  Bone density therefore decreases and the existing bones weaken and become more susceptible to fracture.¹

The importance of bone health can’t be overstated.  Imagine a house with all the wiring, plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning and so on.  When one small thing goes wrong, it can cost a small fortune to fix.  But if the overall foundation and structure of the house stays intact, you have something to work with.  lf the structure of the house collapses, everything else goes with it.  The human body is similar to that house.  We need all our systems working smoothly in order to enjoy Active Wellness.  lf we have poor digestion or a faulty circulatory system, we get sick and can’t function properly.  When our skeletal system is brittle and weak, the risk is high for bone fractures, osteoporosis and eventually, we become bent over or may not even be able to walk or stand.  Simply and irreversibly, we depend on our bones to stand strong.

Scientists have known for years that the key to building and maintaining strong bones is calcium. The USDA recommends 1000 mg per day of calcium for both men and women ages 19-50.²  People who consume a diet low in key bone-building nutrients, particularly women older than 30, teen-agers and the elderly, are especially at risk for osteoporosis.

Studies show that taking calcium supplements may not be enough for optimum bone health, because the body finds calcium difficult to absorb.  Less than 20% of the calcium we take in through food or supplements gets absorbed through the body’s digestive system.³  If it’s not absorbed and utilized, it can’t do its job of strengthening and building our bones.

The Kenzen® Bone Health Pack is now available: US Item 4450 and CN Item 4430.

Originally posted on Active Wellness Blog by Nikken

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

¹ https://www.iofbonehealth.org/osteoporosis-musculoskeletal-disorders

²˒³  https://connect.uclahealth.org/2019/02/06/calcium-is-key-to-bone-health/