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Posted by Margy Squires on 10/1/2025 to
Bone Health
Do you want stronger bones?It’s no secret that bones require nutrients to stay strong just as every other cell in your body does. Bones are living tissue that constantly grow when young, reach peak density at age 25 or so and then continually remodel (break down and repair) for the rest of your lifetime. Unfortunately today’s American diet is unbalanced in the type and quantity of the nutrients bones need.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get all the nutrients in one formula to fortify your bones? You can with a little help and education.
The major imbalance in most diets is getting way too much calcium as it appears in bread, packaged goods and even orange juice. But it is not just the quantity of calcium eaten in food. It is the calcium quality as it is typically calcium carbonate, a form that is not easily absorbed. And most diets are missing two more nutrients, magnesium and vitamin D3, which help your body absorb and utilize calcium. Although science has finally caught on the D3 deficiency affecting bone health, magnesium is still left out of most bone building conversations with medical professionals.
Sadly, when a DEXA bone density scan shows bone thinning (osteopenia or osteoporosis), a woman or man is offered a pharmaceutical to “build” bones. Unfortunately, bone drugs interfere with the body’s natural bone building process and the two side effects may be a spontaneous thigh bone break and a disintegrating jawbone. How does that make bones stronger?
A comprehensive bone formula can team up nutrients that give your body what it needs to rebuild, repair and strengthen bones. New research suggests that DEXA scans are not always the true indicator of bone fracture risk but rather the quality of the bone building counts, too. It is this author’s opinion that even the newer bone drugs do not build quality bones but slow down the breakdown process which leaves frail, unrepaired bone behind which raises your fracture risk.
Why not give your body what it really needs with nutrients that build bones? Keep in mind that if you are lacking any of these nutrients required for other critical body functions (like calcium and magnesium for heart rhythm), your body will "borrow" them from the bone stores and any nutrient loss will affect the quality and strength of your bones!
You need these nutrients to fortify your bones every day. The organic based minerals we recommend are Albion® for the highest absorption and bioavailability so we specifically include them if you are looking for "the best". Also, Albion® minerals can be taken at the same time in the same formula since they do not compete with each other for absorption. Other minerals forms may advise you to take these two minerals separately and hours apart. Isn't it more convenient for you to take them together? Of course! Read why we include each nutrient, why it is important and how they work as a team to keep your bones strong.
Calcium (Albion®). Bones contain 98% of your body's calcium so it is a critical mineral to bone health for hardness, density and strength.
Magnesium (Albion®). Required for calcium transport in and out of bone cells and for vitamin D3 activation. Bones are 50% magnesium. A deficiency reduces bone building cells (osteoblasts) and increases bone breakdown cells (osteoclasts). Bones need magnesium!
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). The most important vitamin for bones after calcium and magnesium. Enhances calcium absorption through the stomach and small intestines.
Manganese (Albion®). A trace mineral critical for cartilage development and bone stability. Supports magnesium to maintain energy needs and required for utilization of B1.
Boron (Albion®). Believed to back up vitamin D and magnesium if either one is low to boost the bone mineralization process. Helps block specific enzymes shown to cause inflammation and joint problems.
Vitamin K (Vitamin K1 & K2 Vital™). Influences osteocalcin, a protein that builds bones. Most experts believe more than the RDA is needed for bone health.
B1 (Thiamine). Plays a role in the bone repair process. Enzyme catalysts for other metabolic activities related to bones, along with B6.
B6 (Pyridoxine). Helps collagen matrix in bones with cross linking formation to support bone mechanics. An enzyme catalyst for multiple signaling pathways with B1.
Vitamin C (Buffered). Antioxidant and the cornerstone of collagen, the basis of connective tissue in muscles and joint linings. Synergistically makes every chemical reaction work more efficient. Taking a buffered C will be a neutral pH ester form that will not upset the stomach.
FOS (scFOS Fossence®). Fructooligosaccharides are a prebiotic or "food" that helps friendly bacteria in the GI tract thrive and grow. A healthy GI tract is needed for Vit K, B1 and B6 production, plus the absorption of minerals and other vital nutrients.
Malic Acid (from Albion® minerals). Assists magnesium in mitochondrial energy production to support muscles.
For even more bone boosting benefits, take a daily multiple that will fill in any nutritional gaps. As we mentioned, one missing nutrient affects the activity of another and you don't want your body "borrowing" from your bones in times of need. Consider adding an omega-3 oil like fish or krill to your bone program as omega-3 oils support a healthy inflammatory response, heart and brain health. Remember your bones are part of your body and supporting their health means supporting your overall health, too.
©TyH, Inc. For informational purposes only and not intended to replace the medical advice of your health care professional.
