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Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bone tissue loses its mass and density. This can make your bones weaker and more brittle, and it can also increase your risk of bone fractures. Unfortunately, women are often at higher risk of osteoporosis, especially as they age.

The good news is that you can support your bone health with the right combination of diet, exercise, and healthy lifestyle factors. Here’s everything you need to know about osteoporosis in women.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body produces when exposed to sunlight. It is responsible for regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus through the intestine, promoting bone health and bone formation, and also influences muscle function, immune function, cell growth, and the development of muscles.

Here are signs that would indicate your Vitamin D levels could be too low.

The humble mushroom has been used in Eastern medicine for thousands of years and is becoming more popular in the West. Years of scientific research have demonstrated their many health advantages—they are undoubtedly a superfood that can positively impact your health.

In this article, we take a deep dive into six of the healthiest and best-tasting mushrooms you should be taking right now.

Physical activity is essential for abundant health. Not only does it boost your heart health, metabolism, and mental health, but it helps you manage your weight and lower the risk for several diseases. Unfortunately, for many, joint pain or stiffness can limit physical activity. Clinical studies have proven the worth of many joint health ingredients. However, we believe that three specific supplements can help get you “back in motion” more quickly and completely than others.

Lentinula edodes, aka Shiitake, is one ordinary yet quite spectacular mushroom. It might not yet be well-known in the United States for its medicinal value, but the Shiitake mushroom offers several culinary and curative applications. This mushroom’s dual function is why it has enjoyed such popularity for so long, and why it needs to be on your radar.