American Bone Health has closed. However, on October 1, 2023, we joined forces with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) so that BHOF could continue offering all of the important programs and services created by American Bone Health. Please visit www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.
As new scientific research emerges, recommendations change. the same goes for how much calcium and vitamin D is needed for good bone health. There is increasing
Isoflavones are found in many of the foods we eat, particularly in beans, grains and soy products. They mirror the effects of estrogen on the
It’s not hard these days to find a coffee shop around the corner with all varieties of caffeinated options. Should you be worried about how
A true epidemic of vitamin D deficiency exists among this nation’s children. The American Academy of Pediatrics studied almost 10,000 young people ages 1-21 from
Consuming milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese are especially important for children and young adults age 9–14. During these years, children are building
A nutraceutical, a term combining the words ‘nutrition’ and ‘pharmaceutical’, is a food or food product that is purported to provide health and medical benefits,
If you don’t like milk or other dairy products or if you are lactose intolerant, you may be able to increase your tolerance by adding
Kids are in the most critical stage of bone health in their life. Yet they are bombarded with all forms of potentially bone-depleting beverages such
Between the ages of 9–14, children will develop more bone then they will ever lose in their lifetime. They need help focusing on their bone
Calcium in nature is always combined with another component; for example, carbonate, phosphate, lactate, or citrate. The calcium found in orange juice and other fortified
The American Bone Health Fracture Risk Calculator™ estimates fracture risk for women and men over age 45.