Are you ready for the truth? Can you handle the truth? Are you sure? Well, here is one truth I am going to throw at you. Most of the nations that consume calcium such as United States, Canada and the Scandinavian countries have the worst osteoporosis. Yes, that is right, you heard me right and why is this so? Because according to the world’s leading authority on nutrition David Wolfe, calcium does not build bones. It does not mean that if bones are made of calcium, it is by taking calcium that makes them strong. So what do we do to get strong bones, to get bone density? We get silicon and magnesium.

Silicon is an abundant trace mineral in nature that is slowly proving to us as an essential ingredient for stronger bones, better skin and more flexible joint. That to include silicon in our diets will boost our benefits of calcium, glucosomine and vitamin D.

Magnesium on the other hand is an essential mineral for human nutrition. Magnesium in our bodies serves several important functions. Functions such as it plays a role in the production and transport of energy. It is also needed for the contraction and relaxation of muscles. Magnesium is also involved in the construction of protein and it assists in the functioning of certain enzymes in our body.

Silicon also is not just good for our bones, joints and ligaments, it is also good for our heart. Silicon makes the inner lining of arterial tissue less permeable thus in the case of a high cholesterol diet, it reduces the occurrence of artherosclerotic lesions in blood vessels. Silicon is also good for the skin, hair and nails. Silicon is needed for optimal collagen synthesis for cross linking collagen, it is crucial for activating the hydroxylation enzymes that improve the strength and elasticity of this fibrous protein. Better collagen means better skin, more elasticity and less wrinkles. For hair, hair with higher silicon tends to fall out less and has more shine and luster. Silicon for nails results in a better protection against nail infections.

Foods that are a good source of silicon are apples,oranges, cherries ,raisins, almonds, peanuts, raw cabbage, onions, endives,carrots,eggplants, pumpkins,red beets,celery,cucumber,fish,honey and corn.

Food that are a good source for magnesium is cacao, spinach, beans, peanuts, nuts, seeds and whole unrefined grain. Also included are raw broccoli, halibut, frozen okra, oysters, rock fish, raw plantain, scallop, squash and pumpkin seeds, soy milk, tofu, cooked spinach, whole grain cereal and whole wheat bread.

So now that you know the truth ,stop taking in calcium for stronger bones. Start taking in silicon and magnesium. For stronger bones then. Have a good day!