Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Functional Doses of Vitamins and Minerals for Bones

• Protein: 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight



• Calcium: Over 1 gram per day



• Magnesium: 310 – 420 mg per day



• Zinc: 15 mg per day



• Copper: 2.5 to 3 mg per day



• Boron: 3 mg per day



• Manganese: 5 mg per day



• Potassium: 3,500 to 4,000 mg per day



• Vitamin D: over 500 IU daily



• Vitamin K: Levels are not well understood; at least 90 mcg/d for women and 120 mcg/d for men



• Vitamin C: over 500 mg daily



• Vitamin A: 2333 IU in women and 3000 IU in men; avoid low and excessive amounts



Palacios C. The role of nutrients in bone health, from A to Z. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2006;46(8):621-8. Review. PubMed PMID: 17092827.