An interesting study was done a few years back trying to determine why Eskimos have a very high incidence of osteoporosis and Africans have a relative low incidence. They discovered two answers. First, Africans eat lots of fruits and vegetables and Eskimos do not. Fruits and vegetables are high in phytonutrients and low in protein, both factors being conducive for healthy bones. Second, Africans get a lot more sunlight, which is nature’s osteoporosis treatment. Vitamin D deficiency, or technically, vitamin D3, is synthesized in the skin in the presence of sunlight. So if you care about your bones and have a concern about osteoporosis, take your vitamin D3, about 5000 IU per day. Or, get at least 30 minutes direct sun exposure daily. If there is any doubt, do both, it will not hurt you. Next week we will discuss osteoporosis in more detail.
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