Wellness

Want Strong Bones? Here’s Why Calcium Isn’t The Answer

Strong bones need calcium. So you’d think taking plenty of calcium would do the trick. But here’s the truth: 

It doesn’t.

See, just because you’re getting lots of calcium (by food or supplements), that doesn’t mean it’s getting into your bones. In fact, just taking more calcium can cause some serious health problems. That’s because calcium has a way of getting lost in your body, and winding up in places it doesn’t belong (like your soft tissue and arteries).

So if you’re looking to strengthen and fortify your bones, MORE calcium isn’t the answer. Instead, you need help from a different, natural nutrient that allows your body to utilize calcium the right way. Without it, calcium won’t make it into your bones, setting the stage for things like osteoporosis and fractures. 

Vitamin D Unlocks Bone-Building Calcium

Vitamin D – also known as calciferol – works double duty as a fat-soluble vitamin and as a hormone. You can get some through diet, and more through sun exposure, and the most through supplements. And your body needs this essential nutrient to manage calcium successfully.

Vitamin D controls calcium by:

  • Managing calcium balance (homeostasis)
  • Promoting calcium absorption in your gut
  • Maintaining proper calcium levels in your blood
  • Stimulating production of osteoblasts, cells that create new bone cells 

Studies show that supplementing with vitamin D, especially as you grow older,