Should you take calcium supplements if you have osteoporosis? Are some forms of calcium better than others? In today’s video, we’re starting a deep dive into supplements for bone health, beginning with calcium. I’ll explain how calcium supplements work, how much you should take, and which types are the best for your bones.
Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a certified Nutritional Health Coach, a 500-hour trained yoga teacher with specialized training in osteoporosis, and a BoneFit fitness instructor. My goal is to help reduce osteoporotic fractures and guide you toward better bone health.
In this video, I cover:
– How to calculate your daily calcium needs
– Why you shouldn’t rely solely on calcium supplements
– The best and worst forms of calcium for absorption and bone health
– Common mistakes people make when taking calcium
This is the first of a series, so stay tuned for more videos this week on other essential supplements for bone health like Vitamin D.
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Plus, I’ll be hosting a 6-week live nutrition workshop where we’ll dive deeper into optimizing your diet for stronger bones starting on September 23rd, 2024 . You’ll learn how to create your optimum personal dietary and supplement plan. The workshop topics include:
– Nutrition for Modern Living and Understanding Osteoporosis and its causes
– Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Bone Health: Ensure that you are getting the right vitamins and minerals every day
– Optimize your diet for both weight loss and bone health
– Enhance digestion and nutrient absorption through gut health
– Take the guesswork out of supplements and confidently choose what your body needs
– Create a nutritional plan that is uniquely yours and is easy to follow
To learn more, click on the following link:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:03 What can you do about osteoporosis?
03:34 Why take supplements for osteoporosis
04:42 How much calcium do you need?
07:10 The best types of calcium supplements
09:36 Nutrition workshop
What is wrong with the Endocrinologists? If that is your speciality then shouldn’t you study EVERYTHING that is available to help women suffering my OP DX? Thank you for clarifying this journey. I exercise with Dr. Lisa Moore DPT. She is a Bone Fit graduate as well.
Great video – this was the information I needed! Thank you so much!!
My doctor just told me I had osteoporosis and prescribed fosamax. He didn’t spend any time discussing nutrition and exercise for building bone. I don’t want to take fosamax!
Would you recommend taking a combination of the different types of Calcium supplements? Like Citrate/Hydroxylapatite before breakfast and Carbonate (+D3, K2) with dinner (and the magnesium at lunch).
I’m taking fosamax what is the best calcium supplement and diet?