What does a DEXA tell you about your bones? Why you may need one before menopause! 

It's that time of year again. Time for your annual medical exam. Good for you for monitoring your health! But what about your bones?  You may think because you are under 50 that you are not at risk. But getting a DEXA bone scan as early as 30 may be a good idea to establish a baseline score. 

A DEXA is a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry test that measures bone mineral density (BMD). But a DEXA scan only gives you part of the bone picture. Here's the rest of the story you need to know.

Do  you know your bones reach peak density  (bone building)  by the

 time you are age 30? 

The good news is that bone remodeling and repair continue for your entire life.  That’s why it is important to supply your body with the nutrients it needs to help your bones stay healthy and strong.

And you will  love Fibro-Care Cal™. It’s  your "Bone Building Kit in a Bottle”, with highly  absorbable minerals and  supporting co-nutrients in one amazing formula. Balanced with magnesium, it is also a safe way to supplement your calcium needs. 

Balanced for bone & heart health...

How much calcium do you need? An interview with naturopathic Michael Murray sheds light on the subject and answers a question we hear from many customers. According to Dr. Murray, his practical recommendation on calcium supplementation is there is no reason to go over 1000 mg a day. Most studies also show that calcium alone does not benefit bones, nor reduce the risk for osteoporosis or bone loss. Adding vitamin D appears to reduce the risk of hip fractures by 29%. However, other nutrients have a role in bone integrity. Dr. Murray cites vitamin K2 in the menaquinone form, boron, B vitamins, bioflavonoids and magnesium.