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Joint Health Across Generations

by Eric Munson | October 31, 2025

Bone, joint and muscle health is now a multi-generational concern. As we age, it is important to support our bodies with the right nutrients they need to maintain strong bones, healthy muscle mass and flexible joints. For joint pain, inflammation, fractures, muscle aches and pains, osteoporosis and arthritis, our bodies can heal faster when given ...

The Vitamin Professor Podcast’s Lesson 16: Bioavailable Silicium for Skin, Joint and Bone Health

by VRM Media | April 25, 2025

On this episode of The Vitamin Professor Podcast, Professor Gene Bruno talks to Fred Monsuur about the benefits that silicium has for skin, joint and bone health.

Vitamin K1 & K2 as MK-7 and MK-4: Differences and Applications

Vitamin K, particularly vitamin K2, represents a significant segment of the vitamin market. In fact, the global vitamin K2 market size was estimated at $421.1 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8 percent from 2024 to 2030.1 Certainly, vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7) has been recognized for its role ...

Baby, It’s Cold OUCH-Side

by Lisa Schofield | October 24, 2023

Cold weather kicks up the joint pain and often muscle discomfort. Be ready! Nobody wants their mobility impaired. There’s way too much to do, especially around the holiday season. So much merriment to be had! However, pain, discomfort, inflammation and soreness can slow people down—and those who enjoy being active and fit will experience less-than-sufficient ...

Natural Solutions for Bone, Joint & Muscle Support

by Angela Sabarese | March 1, 2022

As the U.S. population ages, bone, joint and muscle issues are becoming more prevalent. Here are some natural solutions and products that practitioners may want to consider for their patients. Bone, joint and muscle issues plague a significant number of people during their lifetimes, especially as they age. In recent years, these issues have become ...

Eating Prunes May Help Protect Against Bone Loss in Older Women

by Shari Barbanel | February 16, 2022

It’s already well known that prunes are good for your gut, but new Penn State research suggests they may be good for bone health, too. In a research review, the researchers found that prunes can help prevent or delay bone loss in postmenopausal women, possibly due to their ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, ...

Working Outdoors Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Among Older Women

by Shari Barbanel | February 8, 2021

Working outdoors over many years is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in women after the age of 50, finds research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Outdoor workers are exposed to more sunlight, boosting their levels of vitamin D, which may protect against the disease, say the researchers. Vitamin D ...

Articulating Discomfort

by Lisa Schofield | January 14, 2021

The desire for unimpeded mobility is more common among adults than ever. Here’s how to help ensure your clients remain active. Aches and pains. It seems as though everyone over age 40 has them. Many people just shrug it off as “ah, I’m getting old,” and just carry on. But they don’t have to give ...

Vitamin D Function & Benefits: Should You be Taking it?

by Nicole Avena | July 2, 2020

Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin, as it is produced by the human body in response to sunlight exposure. Colloquially, it is said that we “get” vitamin D from the sun, but this is not quite accurate. Instead of being a vitamin obtained from diet and ingested, like most others, the ...

Caring for Bones, Joints & Muscles

by Nicholas Saraceno | July 1, 2020

In an ever-changing world, prevention and maintenance are as important as ever. When people hear about joint inflammation, they often associate the term with arthritis, and understandably so. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 23 percent of all adults—more than 54 million Americans—have arthritis. Approximately 24 million of those adults find themselves ...

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