Are weak BONES messing with your BRAIN?

Folks, your bone health is nothing to ignore.

Think of your bones like the foundation of your house. With age – and time – slowly, but surely, your bones begin to weaken and become brittle.

It all happens behind the scenes and can put you on the fast track to developing osteoporosis (yes, even you guys can get osteoporosis) … and can increase your risk of potentially DEADLY falls.

But a new study has found that your weak “foundation” could do a lot more than just harm your bones and joints…

It could also put your BRAIN in serous peril.

A new study published in the journal Neurology noted that people with LOW bone density may have an increased risk of developing DEMENTIA.

The researchers behind the study examined over 3,600 individuals over an 11-year period. The team frequently examined x-rays to gauge bone density among participants, interviewed each person every four to five years, and had them complete physical tests including bone scans and dementia examinations.

In total, they found that over 1,200 people in the study were considered to have the LOWEST bone density levels. And a whopping 90% of the low-bone density folks developed dementia within 10 years!

Meanwhile, only a sliver of study participants (57) who were considered to have high bone density ended up developing dementia.

The study leaders noted this isn’t a slam dunk correlation, but it points out that low bone density can develop from inactivity and poor nutrition – both of which can contribute to dementia, too.

You should get screened with your doctor to determine if your bones are starting to show signs of deterioration.

Now, you don’t have to guzzle calcium until your blue in the face, either. Yes, calcium is the gold standard nutrient when it comes to strong, healthy bones. But you can also fortify your body’s natural production of calcium but incorporating NATTO.

To healthy bones (and a healthy mind),

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Anderer, John. “Can your bone health impact your risk for dementia?” https://studyfinds.org/bone-health-dementia-risk/