The building blocks of strength: A guide to non-dairy foods that support bone health Bones are living tissue that constantly remodel. However, bone strength depends on the overall balance between calcium intake and calcium loss, not intake alone. Calcium is crucial, but it requires other nutrients to be effective. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, while nutrients like magnesium and potassium help retain calcium. Conversely, high animal protein and sodium can increase calcium loss. Dairy provides a lot of calcium but is also high in animal protein, which can promote calcium excretion through urine. Bone density is significantly influenced by…

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