Strong Bones & Teeth Supplements

What is bone health?

Bone health is an important issue for many people as they age. But bone health isn't just a priority of older adults. It's also an issue that affects women, men, children and even young adults.

Osteoporosis and osteopenia are two common bone-related health problems in older adults. Exercise and a nutritious diet can improve bone health, but some people may need an additional boost from supplements.

What is oral health?

Oral health covers the health of teeth and gums. While you can help ensure the health of your teeth by daily brushing and flossing, you can also support good oral health by taking additional supplements.

Critical nutrients to maintain normal teeth and bones

Calcium

Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in your body, with more than 99% of it stored in your bones and teeth. For this reason, it's important to get enough calcium in your diet to promote healthy bone growth and strengthen tooth enamel.

As we age our ability to absorb calcium can decrease so it’s important to make sure you are getting enough through diet or supplements if necessary.

Most adults are recommended to take 1,000 mg of calcium per day. Post-menopausal women and men over 70 should take 1,200mg per day.

While dairy products are often thought of as being a good source of calcium (which they are), you can also find calcium in some leafy greens like spinach and kale or from fish such as sardines or salmon.

However, if you're looking for an easy way to increase your intake of calcium without making major changes to what foods you eat on a regular basis, supplements may be the answer for you.

Supplements containing either calcium carbonate or citrate have been shown to benefit bone health when taken regularly; however since both forms work differently within the body it is recommended that people seek out advice from their healthcare provider before taking them.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps your body absorb calcium.

Vitamin D is crucial to bone health and helps maintain the strength of your bones. Vitamin D can be obtained from the sun, but it's also found in some foods, such as tuna and oily fish like salmon.

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem, especially during the winter months when there are fewer hours of sunlight. For vitamin D deficiencies, you may be at an increased risk for osteoporosis or other bone disorders (including high blood pressure).If you're not getting enough sun exposure or eating enough food with vitamin D (such as seafood), supplements are an option for increasing your daily intake of this essential nutrient.

Some supplements contain only vitamin D3; others have both vitamin D2 and 3 together. These two forms have different absorption rates: however both help boost calcium absorption into your bloodstream. Research has found that supplementing your diet with vitamin D3 increases vitamin D levels in your body more efficiently than with vitamin D2. 

Adults need at least 600IU of vitamin D per day to maintain good bone health, however some people can need up to 2,000IU.

Adults over 70 years old will need 800IU of vitamin D a day.

The best supplements to maintain healthy bones & teeth

The critical supplements to support bone and teeth health are calcium and vitamin D, however they aren't the only nutrients essential to the human body:

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps the body maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keep heart rhythm steady, support a healthy immune system, support energy metabolism, and keep bones strong.

Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels and blood pressure.

Magnesium can be found in foods like green leafy vegetables, almonds, bananas and more.

If you don't get enough of this mineral from food sources you may want to consider taking a supplement for better health of your bones and teeth.

Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium. It also prevents the softening of bones, which can lead to osteoporosis.

Vitamin K2 is essential for strong bones because it promotes the creation of proteins that help keep blood vessels strong and healthy.

If you want to take supplements for your bones, consider using a product containing around 100 micrograms of this nutrient per day.

Vitamin B-Complex 

Vitamin B complex is a group of water-soluble vitamins that are important for bone growth and development, as well as overall health.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your body against free radicals. Vitamin C also supports the formation of collagen, a protein that makes up connective tissues (such as tendons, ligaments and blood vessels).

This is important for bone health because good joint health allows your bones to maintain their strength and elasticity.

Iron

You need iron in order for red blood cells to deliver oxygen throughout your body.

Your body absorbs more iron when there is vitamin C available because it helps with the absorption process.

Your daily recommended intake of iron (for both men and women) is 8 mg per day; however experts recommend that vegetarians take in roughly double this amount because plant-based foods tend not to contain nearly enough of this nutrient.

Boron

Boron plays an important role in bone health by helping calcium stay locked into place where it belongs—within your bones instead of leaving them for soft tissue or joints.

Protein

Protein is needed to build and repair bones. It also helps the body absorb calcium, so it's important to have enough protein rich foods in your diet if you're trying to increase your calcium intake.

Protein can be found in meat, fish, eggs, milk and nuts - but if you're vegan or vegetarian there are other sources of protein that don't come from animals.

If you don't eat any meat or dairy products at all then having a supplement containing vitamins A and D is essential, as these are vital for good bone health.

Did you know Sealions supplements are vegan friendly?

Vitamins and supplements can help keep your teeth and bones healthy if you use them well

There are many different types of supplements that can help support bone health and good oral health. Some of them are essential vitamins, while others are minerals.

The best way to know which supplements will work for you is by talking to your doctor or healthcare provider.

They can tell you which are the best vitamins to meet your unique needs, as well as offer advice on how much dosage might be appropriate for each supplement type.

If you’re taking supplements, there are a couple of things to keep in mind:

Firstly, make sure that you are actually deficient in the vitamin or mineral you are supplementing. It’s possible that your body might not need the supplement.

Secondly, make sure that if you are taking a supplement for one nutrient, you don’t accidentally over-supplement another, as it may have negative consequences on other aspects of health.

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