If you want strong, healthy bones, make sure you are taking your Omega 3’s.

Add this one to the list of the marvelous benefits of omega 3’s!  According to the latest study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, increasing your intake of omega 3 fats, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) in particular, increases boned mineral content and produces healthier, stronger bones. 

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/29/omega3s-linked-to-healthier-stronger-bones.aspx

How else can you optimize your bone health? 

  • Exercise
  • Vitamin D
  • Vegetables
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin K
  • Animal-based protein

 What can be harmful for your bone health?

  • Fluoride
  • Birth control pills
  • Sugar and soda pop
  • Excessive thyroid hormone
  • Pain killers
  • Inhaled steroids
  • Prozac
  • Gastric bypass surgery