Prescribed for years in Europe to promote healthy bone aging, strontium is an organic trace mineral whose metabolism is closely linked to that of calcium. (It resembles calcium at the molecular level.) Strontium citrate concentrates in the skeletal system, where it plays a key role in supporting bone tissue density. The suggested daily serving of… Continue Reading
Strong bones are essential for an active, healthy lifestyle, especially as you age. Unfortunately, hormonal changes and other age-related factors result in an inevitable loss and degradation of bone tissue unless you take proactive steps to support bone health. For the first time, Life Extension® members will now have access to a state of the… Continue Reading
Throughout life, cells known as osteoblasts construct bone matrix and fill it with calcium. At the same time, osteoclasts work just as busily to tear down and resorb bone. This fine balance is regulated by many factors, including systemic hormones and cytokines. Bone mass reaches its peak by the middle of the third decade of… Continue Reading