Healthy bones are crucial for living an active, healthy life at any age. As we get older, bone density tends to diminish, leading to a degenerative disease called osteoporosis. It causes bones to become thin and porous, decreasing bone strength and increasing the risk of fractures.

Osteoporosis Canada reports at least one in three women and one in five men will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. Obtaining the necessary nutrients regularly, such as calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, can help ensure proper bone development and maintenance, and help protect against osteoporosis later in life.