Bone & Mineral Health

This explainer separates the distinct roles calcium and vitamin D play in bone maintenance, since the two are often marketed together as if interchangeable. It also looks at what happens when one is adequate but the other is not.

The article reviews what current research actually supports about magnesium's role in bone density, as distinct from the broader claims found on supplement packaging. It also outlines realistic dietary sources for readers wary of unnecessary pills.

This checklist-style piece explains the terms and scores found on a typical bone density scan report, including T-scores and Z-scores. It gives readers a framework for the questions worth raising at a follow-up appointment.