Building and growing bones has similarities to building a house, in that adequate raw materials must be on hand or the construction work cannot be done in an optimal way. A variety of primary nutrients are required for normal bone density and strength, including protein, calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium (like plywood and 2 x 4s). In addition to these...

Various nutrients may assist bone to maintain its normal structure.* Nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D are integral to the health of bone. Various cofactor nutrients like vitamin K, manganese, and silica play important roles in bone integrity. High quality forms of these basic bone-building nutrients are found inDaily Bone Xcel™ and/or...

While virtually any type of stress is potential wear and tear for bones. One form, too many toxins, can wreak havoc with bone strength and optimal bone health. For example, the cadmium in cigarettes is known to displace zinc within bone structure. This means that smoking is inherently weakening to your bone mass, not only because it reduces the flow of...

Good nutrition is fundamental to fertility. All of the nutrition tips given in this section will assist fertility. The proper function of leptin and thyroid hormones is of vital importance. Too little body fat and your subconscious brain thinks you don't have enough energy on hand to get pregnant. If you are overweight you end up with leptin resistance, a...

Just like adults, kids' nerves need B vitamins and minerals for healthy function. For kids, we always recommend starting with the basics. B vitamins, magnesium, and calcium are oftentimes lacking in the diet. Supplementing highly absorbable forms of these nutrients can make a difference for stress tolerance and calming nerves. Coenzyme B vitamins are in...

A telomere is a repeating sequence of DNA at the end of a chromosome. Each time a cell replicates and divides, the telomere loses some of its length. Eventually the telomere runs out, and the cell can no longer divide and rejuvenate, triggering a poor state of cell health. Supporting your telomeres is paramount for healthy aging. If you feel like stress...

Seventy percent of U.S. children are lacking the bare minimum vitamin D intake. A new study proves for the first time that low vitamin D is associated with earlier menstruation, a significant known risk factor for future breast cancer.

The lack of vitamin C within bone macrophages can lead to the excessive formation of osteoclasts that cause bone loss. Just as every individual needs savings for financial security so it is that your body needs a savings of antioxidants for health security.

B vitamins ability to improve the nervous system and human intelligence functions defines an important role for basic nutrition that goes far beyond the old notions of nutritional deficiency diseases. Optimizing folic acid and vitamin B12 intake can be of profound benefit to cognitive ability as well as help maintain optimal function of nerves at every age.

All tissues in the body require B vitamins for healthy aging and daily function. Lifestyle, stress and medications deplete B vitamins rapidly.

A new study of British families shows that obese parents are far more likely to have obese children than normal-weight parents, especially if mom is obese. Another study shows that a comprehensive multiple vitamin taken during pregnancy can assist growth hormone and leptin status in the newly born child, key factors for optimal childhood development and...

Proper health preparation prior to and during pregnancy has a profound affect on the future health of the child. The “fetal programming” that takes place is especially involved with energy regulation, formation of metabolic “hardware,” and the likelihood of obesity during childhood or even adulthood.

Supplementing alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) and vitamin D3 in high fat diet decrease IL-6 production in murine epididymal adipose tissue and 3T3-L1 adipocytes following LPS stimulation.

Prevention of Nonvertebral Fractures With Oral Vitamin D and Dose Dependency: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Effect of high dose vitamin C on Epstein-Barr viral infection.

Vitamin D a key player in overall health of several body organs.

High-dose vitamin K supplementation reduces fracture incidence in postmenopausal women: a review of the literature.

Demographic Differences and Trends of Vitamin D Insufficiency in the US Population, 1988-2004.