When it comes to bone health, many people immediately think of minerals like calcium and vitamins such as D and K. While these nutrients are indeed essential, there’s a critical piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked: amino acids. These vital building blocks of protein are directly tied to the strength and resilience of your bones. In fact, bones are largely made of collagen—a protein that provides flexibility and strength—and amino acids are essential for collagen production.
Bones: Dynamic Structures
It’s crucial to recognize that bones aren’t static structures made solely of calcium; they’re dynamic tissues that constantly break down and rebuild. Collagen, which constitutes about 30% of bone, forms the framework for our bones. Minerals like calcium are deposited onto that framework to enhance strength. Without adequate collagen, bones lose their flexibility and become more susceptible to fractures. This is why amino acids are just as important for bone health as the minerals you consume.
Key Amino Acids for Bone Health
Collagen is synthesized from amino acids like glycine, proline, and lysine—each playing a unique role in maintaining healthy bones:
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Glycine is essential for forming the triple helix structure of collagen, providing elasticity and strength to bone tissue.
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Proline stabilizes collagen and promotes the repair and regeneration of bone and cartilage.
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Lysine improves calcium absorption and aids in the cross-linking of collagen fibers, which gives bones their structural integrity.
If you're not getting enough of these key amino acids in your diet, your body won’t have the raw materials it needs to build or maintain strong bones. That’s why I often recommend supplementing with a complete amino acid product like Perfect Aminos. It ensures your body has all the essential amino acids it cannot produce on its own, promoting optimal collagen production and bone health.
How I Support Bone Health
As a physician, I typically recommend that individuals aim for about one gram of protein per pound of lean body mass each day. However, I understand that achieving this solely through diet can be challenging. This is why I frequently suggest amino acid supplements, like Perfect Aminos, to help my patients meet their needs. One serving of Perfect Aminos is equivalent to 30 grams of protein, making it an easy and effective way to ensure your body gets the amino acids necessary for optimal collagen production.
This is particularly vital for individuals dealing with conditions like osteopenia or osteoporosis. While we often discuss hormone balance, mineral levels, and vitamins in relation to bone health, it’s essential to remember that collagen forms the core structure of your bones. With sufficient amino acids, your body can create the collagen needed to build and maintain strong, flexible bones.
Building Bone Health at Jyzen
At Jyzen, we take a holistic approach to bone health that goes beyond just addressing mineral deficiencies. Optimizing hormone balance is essential for maintaining strong bones. For women, improving estradiol levels during menopause helps slow bone breakdown, while for both men and women, optimizing hormones like testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone can promote bone rebuilding and enhance overall bone density. Our doctors can work with you to assess and optimize your hormone levels.
In addition, we offer a range of therapies and supplements to further support bone density and strength:
Red Light Therapy
One of my favorite tools for stimulating bone formation is our medical grade red light therapy bed by NovaTHOR. Research has shown that specific wavelengths of red light can activate osteoblasts—the cells responsible for forming new bone tissue. This therapy promotes bone deposition and enhances the mechanical properties of bones, especially in healing fractures. It’s a wonderful addition to amino acid supplementation, helping to accelerate bone remodeling and ensure your bones remain strong and resilient.
ARX (Adaptive Resistance Exercise)
Resistance training is another powerful way to strengthen bones, and ARX is a cutting-edge technology that takes this to the next level. ARX dynamically adjusts the resistance in real-time to match your strength, providing the optimal stimulus for bone growth and remodeling. Studies have demonstrated that resistance training increases bone density by applying controlled strain on bones, triggering the body to strengthen and rebuild them. Incorporating ARX into your routine is an excellent way to protect your bones as you age.
Perfect Aminos and MANNA Vitality Shilajit
As mentioned earlier, Perfect Aminos are essential for collagen production, crucial for healthy bones. This supplement provides a full spectrum of essential amino acids that your body cannot produce on its own, ensuring you have the raw materials necessary to build strong, flexible bones. Whether you’re working to reverse bone loss or simply aiming to maintain bone health as you age, this supplement is invaluable.
Additionally, I highly recommend Shilajit, a potent mineral resin used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Shilajit is rich in minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, critical for bone health. It also supports collagen synthesis, further aiding the overall strength and integrity of bones. When combined with amino acids, Shilajit offers a powerful boost to bone density and regeneration.
Strengthening Your Bones with Jump Training
While Jyzen provides advanced therapies and supplements, there are also exercises you can do at home to help strengthen your bones. One highly effective technique is jump training (plyometrics), which involves quick, explosive movements like jumping or hopping. These exercises create impact forces that stimulate your bones, encouraging them to become denser and stronger.
Benefits of Jump Training for Bone Health:
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Increases bone density by placing stress on bones, which triggers them to rebuild stronger.
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Enhances balance, coordination, and overall muscle strength.
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Easy to incorporate into a home workout routine, requiring little to no equipment.
To get started, you can watch this video to learn more about how jump training can strengthen your bones and improve overall bone density! Watch here.
Take the First Step Toward Stronger Bones
If you're ready to prioritize your bone health, I encourage you to explore our offerings at Jyzen. Whether you’re facing bone density challenges or simply looking to maintain strength and flexibility as you age, my team and I are here to guide you through a personalized approach. From advanced therapies to high-quality supplements like Perfect Aminos, we’re committed to helping you build and maintain healthy bones for life.
If you’re ready to work with our osteopathic doctor, Dr. Brooke, to evaluate and optimize your bone, joint and ligament health, please reach out to our Patient Care Concierge at 415-729-0449 ext. 123 or email Concierge@jyzen.com.
Interested in enhancing your bone health with MANNA Vitality or Perfect Aminos? Stop by Jyzen to explore these high-quality supplements and discover how they can support your wellness goals.