Bone Health

Your Guide to Bone Health Nutrition

Bones are living tissues that undergo constant remodelling — old bone is broken down and new bone is formed throughout life. This process requires a steady supply of nutrients, including minerals that form the structural matrix of bone and vitamins that regulate bone metabolism. While calcium and vitamin D are the most widely recognised bone health nutrients, several other vitamins and minerals also contribute to the maintenance of normal bones.

Good bone health is built over a lifetime. Peak bone mass is typically reached around age 30, after which the focus shifts to maintaining bone density and slowing age-related bone loss. Nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle choices all influence bone health at every stage of life.

Key Nutrients for Bone Health

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. It plays a role in bone matrix formation and helps regulate the cells responsible for bone remodelling. Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, which is relevant for bone tissue health. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones — collagen provides the flexible framework upon which bone minerals are deposited. The B vitamins, particularly folate and B12, contribute to normal homocysteine metabolism, as elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with bone health in older adults. B vitamins also contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, supporting the high-energy demands of bone tissue maintenance.

Lifestyle Factors for Bone Health

Weight-bearing exercise (walking, jogging, resistance training) stimulates bone formation and helps maintain bone density. Adequate sunlight exposure for vitamin D synthesis, a balanced diet rich in calcium-containing foods (dairy, leafy greens, fortified plant milks), limiting alcohol intake, and avoiding smoking are all important for bone health. Supplements address nutritional gaps — they work best alongside a bone-supportive lifestyle.

Nutri-Leaf supplements for bone health

Vitamin C 1000mg contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones. Vitamin B Complex supports homocysteine metabolism through its active forms of folate, B6, and B12. Immune Complex provides zinc (contributing to maintenance of normal bones) and selenium for antioxidant protection. Skin Hair & Nails also contains zinc alongside copper and biotin in a complementary formula.

Learn more about how nutrients support your body's structure on our Minerals Explained guide and visit the Ingredient Philosophy page for details on our formulation approach.

Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.