Understanding Bone & Joint Health

If you’re in your 30s or beyond, you’re losing bone.

Both men and women will begin to lose bone density every year starting in their mid-30s. In women, the rate of loss will spike to 2-5% a year at the onset of menopause. This can lead to a condition called osteoporosis—where bone loss causes thin, weak bones prone to fracture. According to Osteoporosis Canada, at least one-third of women and one-fifth of men will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime. Such a fracture can have serious effects on quality of life and even on life expectancy. (“Facts and statistics,” www.osteoporosis.ca)

Beyond bone health: The critical need for calcium

Calcium is a critical mineral that is important not only for bone health, but is also involved in muscle, nerve, and heart function. Not surprisingly, given its vital role, the body maintains a constant level of calcium in the bloodstream. If calcium levels in the body are low due to dietary intake, calcium is taken from our bones and used by the body. In time, this can affect bone density. (“Nutrition,” www.osteoporosis.ca)

Joint health matters too!

As we age, cartilage is lost, and this process can cause change in the joints. In an attempt to address the change, the body may mount a natural inflammation response, which can cause discomfort at the joint. When the inflammation response is out of balance, that can impact joint health overall. 

Bone & Joint Health: The New Chapter Approach

Calcium from plants, not rocks

Unfortunately, most calcium natural health products are made from limestone—a kind of rock. New Chapter’s Bone Strength Take Care is different, delivering plant-based, whole-food calcium that’s easily absorbed by the body. Our product is made from calcium-rich Lithothamnion plants that are sustainably harvested from along Iceland’s pristine coastline. Keep in mind that calcium intake from Bone Strength Take Care may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise. Bone Strength Take Care also helps in the development and maintenance of bones, and helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.

So ask yourself—do I want my calcium from rocks or do I want it from Bone Strength Take Care?

Get moving with whole fish oil for joint health!

Wholemega Flex is 100% Wild Alaskan Salmon whole fish oil combined with selected therapeutic herbs. Wholemega Flex is formulated to help support joint health. The phytonutrients in Wholemega Flex have been used in herbal medicine as an anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain. That can be an important and useful strategy for maintaining healthy joint function, mobility, and comfort.