* [[vitamin K]] is also beneficial in protecting the bones from fractures and in helping women in their menopausal stage from having unhealthy bones.
* [[Vitamin D]], a fat soluble vitamin, is beneficial in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body, together with parathyroid hormones. While parathyroid hormones are responsible for reabsorption of calcium and phosphorus during times when the blood is depleted of calcium, vitamin D does the opposite. When there is too much calcium in the blood, vitamin D allows the calcium and phosphorus to combine and be stored in the bone structure, allowing the bone to become much stronger.
* The bones also need a good mix of essential minerals and fatty acids for healthy bone function. This includes plant-derived magnesium and silica as well as animal forms of saturated fat and the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA.
*consuming adequate protein, less sodium, and more magnesium and potassium is a great way to protect bone health.
*physical activity, specifically a combination of aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises.