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20 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Bone Fractures

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17. Limit alcohol

The recommended safe alcohol intake per day is no more than two glasses when it comes to men and no more than one glass for women. Way too much alcohol can lead to heart disease, liver disease, brain damage, pancreatitis, and serious digestive issues.

For long periods of time, three or more alcoholic drinks are a disaster for bone formation. Alcohol abuse can lead to fragile and thin bones. Try to consume no more than the recommended amount.

18. Eat more nuts

All nuts are great, but peanuts, almonds, and cashews, in particular, are awesome sources of magnesium, the mineral that’s responsible for improving the structure of bones. Plus, magnesium is essential for calcium absorption. Remember that more than 60 percent of this vitamin found in your body is actually housed in your bones.

In other words, according to the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements, you should go nuts whenever you can!

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