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Rethinking Calcium & Bone Health
Most people assume that as long as they’re getting enough calcium, their bones are covered. But in today’s lesson “Risk Factors for Calcium Imbalance” from the Mineral Balance course, we learn that bone health is far more complex.
Calcium on its own isn’t enough. It relies on key co-factors like magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K2 to actually reach the bones. Without these, calcium may circulate in the blood without being properly absorbed.
Hormones also play a central role. Calcitonin from the thyroid and parathyroid hormone constantly adjust calcium levels, which means that a simple blood test doesn’t necessarily reflect your real bone health.
Diet and lifestyle add another layer. Too much processed food (high in phosphorus) can block absorption, while nutrient-dense foods like yogurt, cheese, sardines, eggs, and leafy vegetables help restore balance. And since vitamin D is so tightly linked to calcium, low sun exposure, high sunscreen use, and poor gut or liver health can all contribute to deficiency.
In short: strong bones depend on much more than calcium intake alone. They require a balanced network of minerals, vitamins, hormones, and daily lifestyle habits.
✨ If you want, you can dive into today’s full lesson — and even the entire Mineral Balance course — where Bernadette walks you through the root causes, symptoms, and solutions for deficiencies across many key minerals, not just calcium.
