Archive for June, 2010
Finding Effective Bone Supplements
When my parents hit their mid-60s, they both began to suffer from significant bone and joint deterioration. As soon as I heard of their medical condition, I immediately began conducting research and consulting physicians in order to find the best way to combat the debilitation. It turns out that there are literally dozens of natural supplements that promote joint and bone health.
Over the course of a few months, my parents tried several supplements with varying results. One of the most effective was their hyaluronic acid supplement. With consistent use of the supplements and several changes to their diet and lifestyle, both of my parents have seen a marked improvement in their mobility and a reduction in pain.
Vitamin Variations
As you probably know, all vitamins come in several forms. Vitamin D, for example, has D1 through D5 variations, and most of these have at least a couple of different possibilities for their chemical composition. Vitamin D3 is available in three different forms:
Cholecalciferol: Is an inactive form of vitamin D3, similar in structure to testosterone, cholesterol and cortisol.
Calcifediol: This is the form that is measured during a blood test and is the hydroxylated form of cholecalciferol.
Calcitriol: Once calcifediol has been hydroxylated, it turns into calcitrol, which is the most active vitamin D3 hormone