We all know that calcium counts when it comes to bone health (see The new rules on calcium), but it’s not the only factor in keeping your bones healthy. To boost bone strength and protect your risk of osteoporosis make sure you also:
Get sufficient vitamin D from sunlight: 15 minutes of indirect exposure per day in summer and 30 minutes in winter.
Factor weight bearing activity and resistance training into your workouts.
Watch your intake of calcium sappers such as caffeine and salt.
Eat a nutritious and varied diet to ensure targets for other bone minerals—such as magnesium and phosphorous—are met.
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