12 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Osteoporosis (Ladies, This is Vital Info!)

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5.  Get Your Magnesium On

Magnesium is another important mineral that is essential for the proper absorption of calcium. Magnesium allows the intestines to absorb the most calcium possible while allowing the kidneys to remove any excess, so that it does not build up and become stones. Like vitamin D, without sufficient magnesium, no matter how much calcium you try to consume, you can still be calcium deficient. The problem with magnesium is that it is difficult for the body to absorb, and it doesn’t store much of it either, so it’s vital that you find ways to add more magnesium to your diet. Some of the best dietary sources of magnesium are:

  • Cashews
  • Sesame seeds
  • Whole grains
  • Cucumbers
  • Sea vegetables
  • Mustard greens
  • Summer squash
  • Spinach
  • Swiss chard
  • Turnips
  • Broccoli
  • Avocados
  • Green beans
  • Almonds
  • Pumpkin seeds

You can take a supplement, but these are difficult for the body to absorb. Another way to get your magnesium is to take an Epsom salt bath two or three times each week. Epsom salt is actually flakes of magnesium, and your body easily absorbs this through the skin. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to your bath and soak for 20 minutes. It’s as easy as that.

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