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Fruit and Veggies May Prevent Bone Loss

A new study suggests that neutralizing an acid-producing diet may be an important key to reducing bone breakdown, or “turnover,” while aging. The study comes on the heels of several other studies questioning the efficacy of consuming more-than-recommended amounts of calcium to protect against bone loss.
The study was led by physician and nutrition specialist Bess [...]