Nutrients, Aging, and the Skeleton: Learn How to Keep Your Bones Healthy at Any Age

Osteoporosis and low bone mass comprise a major public health threat in North America for 44 million women and men in the United States alone, most of them women over the age of 50. The primary supplements used to treat and prevent osteoporosis are calcium and vitamin D. But there are several other nutrients that also promote bone health, including vitamin K, potassium, silicon, strontium, and trace minerals. In Nutrients, Aging, and the Skeleton, Dr. Kevin Connolly offers clear and concise information about bone health, the risk factors for weakened bones, and the right supplements to keep your bones in peak condition.