So why do we need grains for our bones?
March 8th 2008 02:40
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The Grain That Builds Bone
Brown rice contains one of the best kept secrets of bone health: magnesium.
Yes, calcium is still key when it comes to keeping bones strong. But magnesium -- something lots of older adults don’t get enough of -- is another bone builder your body needs. And brown rice is a great source.
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For optimal bone health, RealAge experts recommend the following daily amounts for healthy people:
* Calcium: 1,200 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day (broken up into three doses a day)
* Vitamin D: 400 international units (IU) per day (as a supplement) if you’re under age 70 or 600 IU per day if you’re over age 70
* Magnesium: 400 mg per day for women and 333 mg per day for men
More Foods for Your Frame
Soy lovers also get a good amount of magnesium, but if tofu isn’t your thing, opt not only for brown rice but also for spinach and other green leafy vegetables; salmon; fortified cereals; whole-wheat pasta; oatmeal; and cashews.
The above comes from Real Age available free on the net, but don't you get a laugh sometimes when the only somewhat predictable estimate of longevity gives you just another 6 months on to your life, and that's provided you meet all the requirements and continue to meet them for the rest of your life.
It strikes me that you can spend the rest of your life trying to prolong the inevitable for a measly 3 months or so.
However, there are good reasons for maintaining health and most of us would like to see ourselves living in good health for the rest of our increasingly longer days.
So do look after your health but at the same time, don't be ridiculous unless being ridiculous IS your life, in which case you may want to continue with it.
NOTE: You'll get far more benefit from a journey out into the sun each day for a fast and plentiful shot of Vitamin D, than any supplement can offer and my advice is use every natural source at your disposal instead of supplements. Stay away from the pill popping syndrome as much as possible and exercising daily helps build bones.
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