What nutrients can help nourish bone health?

What are the best nutrients for strong bone health? Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, MD, shares nutrition tips to help prevent osteoporosis, starting with calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus.

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Vitamin B12-- this vitamin helps your bones by forming new red blood cells in your bone marrow.

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Great sources of vitamin B12 include meat, fish, eggs, and fortified cereal. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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What are the best nutrients to build strong bones? It's not just about calcium and vitamin D. To ward off osteoporosis, you'll want

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a balanced diet that includes some of these nutrients. Phosphorus-- this is a mineral that

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is found in your bones and your teeth. Foods rich in calcium and protein, such as dairy and yogurt, are good sources of phosphorus,

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too. Vitamin A-- you can find vitamin A in fish, dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits,

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cheese, and eggs. Vitamin B12-- this vitamin helps your bones by forming new red blood cells in your bone marrow.

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Great sources of vitamin B12 include meat, fish, eggs, and fortified cereal.

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Vitamin C-- this antioxidant is essential for collagen formation. Collagen acts like the scaffold that bones are built upon.

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Foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers, cauliflower, kale, lemons, and strawberries.

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Vitamin K-- this vitamin activates calcium and bone formation. You can find it in broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage,

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olive oil, and spinach. [AUDIO LOGO]