Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Beyond Calcium: Essential Nutrients for Bone Health
Think of your bones as a strong house.
Calcium is like the bricks, but you need other things too!
Vitamin D helps your body use the calcium.
Magnesium, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin C, Boron, Silicon and protein are like the cement, steel, and other parts that make the house super strong.
Eating foods with these nutrients, getting some sun, and moving around helps keep your bones healthy, so you can play and have fun without worry!
Bone health requires more than just calcium for optimal density and resilience.
Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption, with sunlight, fatty fish, and fortified foods being sources.
Magnesium, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin C, Boron, Silicon, and protein are also essential for bone health.
These nutrients support bone structure, mineral integration, and collagen synthesis, among other functions.
A balanced diet, weight-bearing exercise, and sunlight exposure are recommended for overall bone health.
- Who
- Dr. Avinash Date, Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Kokilaben Dirubhai Ambani Hospital.
- What
- The importance of various nutrients beyond calcium for bone health.
- When
- The article was published on August 17, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To inform readers about a nutrient-rich diet for bone health, promoting both bone density and resilience.
- Expert
- Dr. Avinash Date, Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Primary Focus
- Bone Health
- Vitamin D Source
- Sunlight, fatty fish, fortified foods
- Vitamin K Source
- Fermented foods, egg yolks, cheese
- Main message
- Bone health needs more than just calcium
- Protein Source
- Dairy, fish, lean meats, or legumes