If You Want Strong Bones, You Absolutely Need Exercise
Vitamins will help but you can't supplement the most essential ingredient for good bone health
Use it or lose it is a pretty good motto when it comes to bone strength and density. So how do you use your bones? You put them through their paces.LTim/Shutterstock
Of course, calcium and vitamin D are essential in building and maintaining bone mineral density. But you can’t draw the line there. To really optimize bone strength, you need something you can’t supplement: real muscle.
Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
