The importance of bone and joint health

Bones and joints give our body its structure, protect vital organs, and along with the help of muscles and connective tissue support, they enable movement and balance.

Bones provide our body structure and support while joints allow movement and tissue connect and hold everything together. They form the musculoskeletal system:

• Helping us to stand up straight, support posture, balance, movement and flexibility
• Protecting vital organs (our heart, lungs, and brain)

Healthy bones and joints are pivotal to support an active lifestyle and fitness goals.

Tips for bone support and joint health

The basis of healthy bones and joints consists of getting safe amounts of sunshine, eating a nutrient rich diet, and exercising regularly. Here are some tips for supporting strong and healthy bones, and flexible joints:

• Consuming Homemade bone broths as a natural source of Collagen and protein.
• Adding a good source of omega-3 rich fish such as mackerel, sardines, and salmon to meals, or supplementing with a high-quality Fish Oil.
• Incorporating foods high in Antioxidants, such as fruit, vegetables, and super foods such as NZ Blackcurrant.
• Maintaining a healthy weight to better support pressure of hips, knees, and ankles.
• Weight bearing exercise strengthens bones and is especially important as we age to support bone density and cartilage nourishment.
• Performing exercise to support muscle mass maintenance and support balance is also very important to prevent falls and perform daily tasks with less limitations.
• Supporting the digestive system and gut health to absorbs all essential vitamin, minerals and nutrients efficiently.

Joint health supplements and nutrients

To support healthy bones and healthy joints, ensure optimal intake of key nutrients, including:

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Vitamin D and Vitamin K
• Zinc and Boron
• Collagen
• Essential Fatty Acids