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Bone Fragility

Explanation

Bone fragility may develop in response to decreased levels of female sex hormones that are vital for the maintenance of skeletal integrity. (source)

Impact

Bone fragility suggests low bone strength, which hinders the transfer of force and increases the chance of injury. Reducing skeletal fragility and improving skeletal density supports working cells with proper mineral stores and ensures efficient force transfer for peak performance.

Optimization

Supplement with Calcium: Calcium levels are associated with bone health. (source) Calcium supplementation increases bone mineral density at common fracture sites. Calcium also stabilizes parathyroid hormone levels. High parathyroid hormone levels can lead to bone resorption, where bone is broken down to release calcium into the bloodstream. By stabilizing parathyroid hormone, calcium reduces bone resorption and supports bone density. (source) Recommendation: Supplement with at least 500 mg of calcium daily.

Supplement with Vitamin D: Vitamin D consumption has been shown to support bone health. (source) Vitamin D increases the absorption of dietary calcium in the intestine and calcium uptake into the bone. This results in improved bone mineral density. (source) Recommendation: Supplement with up to 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily.

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