Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get all the nutrients you need for bone health from food?
The answer is maybe. It depends on how much of certain nutrients you’re getting in your food and how well your body absorbs them. If you’re deficient in any of the nutrients required for bone health, you may need to take a supplement. Consult your health care provider for advice on nutrition.
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Does consuming protein cause bone loss?
No, if you are consuming enough calcium. This information is from an article by Robert P. Heaney MD, a professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.
Should you buy organic fruits and vegetables?
Per the Environmental Working Group rating in 2023: strawberries, greens (spinach, kale, collard, and mustard), peaches, pears, nectarines, apples, grapes, peppers (bell and hot), cherries, blueberries, and green beans have the highest level of pesticide contamination. To avoid consuming high levels of pesticides, these foods should be organic.
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