Bone breakthrough reveals MISSING LINK in mineral balance

You’re getting older… and you know that means you could be in the crosshairs for bone loss.

Your doc tells you to take your calcium tablets…

But he’s only PARTLY right.

Because your bones need MORE than just calcium…

And there’s one mineral in particular that’s too often OVERLOOKED when it comes to bone health!

Getting the RIGHT amount of it can be a little tricky…

Which may be why so many folks simply IGNORE it!

But I’m here today to break it down for you.

Should you ‘top off’ your copper?
We’ve known for a while now that folks who are DEFICIENT in copper tend to have LOWER (and DECLINING) bone density…

And are in the crosshairs for developing WEAK, BREAKABLE bones.

The risk seems to be highest at the top of the thigh bone (or “femoral neck”)… which can lead to hip breaks.

But there hasn’t been any scientific evidence that actually consuming MORE copper would do a thing to beat back bone loss or osteoporosis…

UNTIL NOW.

The latest science shows how higher copper intakes are associated with HIGHER bone mineral density…

And LOWER risk of osteoporosis.

The study’s authors don’t get into WHY…

But we know that copper on its own is an ESSENTIAL mineral for bones.

Research has shown how it contributes to the creation of “bone-building” cells (a.k.a. osteoblasts)… as well as of collagen, one of the many materials your body uses to make bone tissue.

It helps build new blood vessels in bone tissue… which helps with bone regeneration and repair.

That’s right – copper could help you REBUILD lost bone!

But there’s something else…

We ALSO know that copper helps your body absorb and use iron, another CRUCIAL bone-builder.

So without enough copper… your iron could be lacking, too.

And not surprisingly, folks with osteoporosis tend to have lower blood levels of iron in addition to their low copper levels.

Now, this most recent study didn’t differentiate between dietary copper intake from food or supplements.

But when it comes to the food you probably eat normally… you should know that the American (or “Western”) diet is considered INADEQUATE for its copper content!

So, you could LOAD UP on copper-rich foods… like organ meats (like beef liver), oysters and other shellfish, cashews, and even lentils.

If you’re looking to supplement with copper, keep in mind that it’s a TRACE element…

Which means a little can go a long way.

In fact, t’s important to maintain a BALANCE of copper with other minerals.

I already mentioned how iron DEPENDS on copper…

But you also need to watch your zinc levels, as too much zinc can keep your body from absorbing the copper it needs!

That’s why whenever you’re supplementing with zinc (for, say, immune support)… you should take copper alongside it.

Your best bet might be a mineral blend – one that includes copper as well as manganese (whose proportions need to be balanced with calcium and iron) and maybe even boron, too.

And don’t forget your calcium tablets (which you should be taking with vitamins D3 and K2).

To balancing your bone minerals,
Sarah Reagan