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Women 60 years and older who consume an optimal amount of folate have a lower chance of developing osteoporosis, according to a recent study.
[Source: nutraingredients-usa.com]

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Osteoporosis is the world’s most common chronic bone disease. Characterized by increased bone fragility, it is seen in all age groups, genders, and races. It is estimated that more than 200 million people globally suffer from this disorder. Statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation suggest that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures during their lifetime. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for osteoporosis can cause severe side effects and often do more harm than good.

Dr. Rath’s Cellular Medicine approach addresses the root cause of this disease by supplying optimum amounts of specific micronutrients that are needed to build and maintain healthy bones. While many people mistakenly believe that vitamin D and calcium are the only micronutrients needed for healthy bones, this overlooks the fact that the framework of the bone on which calcium and other minerals are deposited is made of a protein – collagen.

Without healthy collagen, bone cannot form or function properly. Healthy bone formation therefore depends not only on having sufficient amounts of calcium and vitamin D, but more importantly on a proper supply of vitamin C, the amino acids lysine and proline, and other collagen-supporting micronutrients.

To learn more about Dr. Rath’s Cellular Medicine approach to preventing and controlling osteoporosis naturally, see this article on our website.

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