Nutrients Needed For Optimal Bone Health

(Amounts include all sources from foods and supplements)

Also see Foods For Bone Health and Supplements For Bone Health

Calcium: 1000-1500 mg a day for postmenopausal women including food, 1000-1200 for others
Vitamin D:
1000 IUs (See Recent Findings About Vitamin D and Our Health)--best to determine amount by testing
Magnesium:
400-600 mg
Manganese:
2-5 mg
Zinc:
15 mg
Boron:
3 mg
Copper:
2-3 mg
Vitamin K:
500 mcg



 

© 2004 Elaine Mansfield