Strong Bones Need Strontium

We’ve all heard about the benefits of calcium for bone health and bone density, but have you heard of strontium? 

Strontium is a naturally-occurring alkaline earth metal that is very similar to calcium. Once absorbed in the body, strontium is mainly deposited in the bones and teeth. distributed throughout the body but preferentially deposited in bone and teeth.(Ref) Strontium has a number of positive effects on bone.

To have healthy bone mass, you must have bone mineral density. A number of factors contribute to bone mineral density: regular physical activity, not smoking, minimizing stress levels and maintaining hormonal balance.

Consuming a healthy diet and ensuring optimal levels of bone-building vitamins and minerals are a key therapeutic consideration for preserving bone strength. Strontium is a natural component of foods like meat, poultry, vegetables, and fruit, but these foods contain relatively low amounts. Cereals, grains and seafood have higher concentrations but in general the strontium content of the human diet and the daily intake of the element varies according to the geographic area and the type of food consumed.(Ref)

Why It’s Important

The bone remodeling process directly drives bone mineral density. Bone remodeling is a lifelong process of removing bone tissue from the skeleton (bone resorption) and depositing new bone tissue. Cells drive the process: osteoclasts break down bone, while osteoblasts create new bone. The osteoblasts create the new bone matrix of proteins and collagen and are responsible for bone remineralization and the formation of new bone.

Calcium is certainly prominent for bone health, but other nutrients are required for bone mineralization. Strontium is a key component, as are magnesium, vitamins D/K/C/B-complex, and other trace minerals. The right combination can significantly enhance bone remodeling and increase bone strength.

My private label Opti Bone Health offers the full spectrum of nutrients required for proper bone mineralization. These nutrients also help the body maintain a balanced osteoclast:osteoblast ratio. This easy-to-use supplement comes with an AM and PM packet that separates the calcium and strontium for better absorption.

If you are having bone density issues, have osteoporosis or have been cautioned that you are on the path to osteoporosis, consider Opti Bone Health today. Here’s to a stronger you!