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Vitamin C is well known as a powerful antioxidant and valuable weapon against cancer and other diseases. But this versatile vitamin can also prevent bone loss by preventing oxidative stress that destroys bone structure.
Bone loss, known as osteoporosis, strikes older adults and can devastate mobility and quality of life. You can minimize the risk of bone loss by supplementing with vitamin C and following a healthy lifestyle to avoid toxins and other stress.
The Stakes Are High: Don’t Become a Victim of Poor Bone Health
The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that about 54 million Americans are suffering from or at risk of osteoporosis and low bone mass. Osteoporosis occurs when the body loses too much bone or makes too little bone. In some cases, both scenarios co-occur.