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  Jamie McManus, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
   Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs & Education

  There is plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you  
  age.

  Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the causes of brittle bones 
  and prevention calcium osteoporosis. Here are some tips for building healthy bones from childhood to adulthood.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the effects of hormone changes and diet, nutrition and lifestyle factors—leaving both men and women with an increased risk of osteoporosis.

What is calcium osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects over 25 million Americans each year. Almost 80% of osteoporosis is found in women, although a growing number of older men are also at risk.

How to have healthy bones?
Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do in the prevention osteoporosis to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age. Children should eat three to four servings of calcium rich foods every day to build healthy bones. And adults can reduce the risk fitting their diet and osteoporosis nutrition: it is best to add a calcium tablet to your diet, such as xtracal.

Xtra-Cal® is a calcium tablet packed with calcium for good osteoporosis nutrition, in addition it has vitamin C and D, which helps absorb essential calcium.

Diet and osteoporosis reduction should include Soy which appears to benefit bones, as a replacement for animal protein which tends to deplete calcium, plus soya provides a great source of bone-building isoflavones.
Herbalife Formula 1 Protein Drink Mix, Healthy Good Nutrition Plan, Protein Bars and Roasted soy nuts are great sources of soy protein for diet and osteoporosis nutrition”

Make diet and osteoporosis nutrition a priority. Take control of your diet, increase your activity and curb such lifestyle habits as alcohol or smoking. With regular effort, you’ll give yourself the very best chance of having healthy bones–no bones about it!