Reverse Your Osteopenia

You may wonder what sunscreen has to do with osteopenia. Please follow me as I explain.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is extremely important in preventing or healing osteopenia. When ultraviolet rays from the sun touch your skin, it triggers synthesis of Vitamin D_{. However, sunscreen prevents the vitamin D from forming.}

Vitamin D regulates both the calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood by enabling their absorption from food.

Your body is unable to absorb calcium from your digestive system into the blood stream without adequate Vitamin D.

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Because of all the “Drink Milk “ ads and other misinformation in the media, you may be convinced that drinking milk and eating other dairy products (even ice cream) will produce healthy bones and teeth, preventing  osteopenia. Sadly, that is not true. Calcium alone is not the answer. Without other necessary nutrients, calcium cannot be utilized by your body.

Of the three important minerals needed for healthy bones, the importance of calcium is definitely no longer a secret. However, you may be surprised to learn that several factors related to calcium may be jeopardizing your health.

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