calcium and vitamin d
All women should be knowledgeable about osteoporosis since it’s a leading cause of disability in women over 50. How osteoporosis savvy are you? Here are five surprising facts you might not know about the bone-thinning health problem called osteoporosis.
You need calcium and vitamin D in your diet for bone health. Some people take calcium and vitamin D supplements to make sure they’re getting enough – but is this a good idea? A new study calls this into question, especially in older women. Find out why dietary calcium sources are best and why it’s important to check a vitamin D level.
Most of the supplements you see advertised for weight loss have no benefits, and at worse, they may be dangerous. On the other hand, certain dietary components do seem to have an impact on fat loss. An example? Vitamin D and calcium. Find out what recent research shows about how they influence fat loss.
