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What are the main hormones and minerals that are involved in the healing of a broken bone ?

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Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat well balanced: Healing a fracture takes energy: make sure you are well nourished. It also takes protein: eat plenty of lean meat, fish, nuts, legumes, dairy, or soy. Anti-oxidants/anti-inflammatories are also helpful: vitamins E and C, omega-3 fatty acids. The main minerals needed are: Calcium, zinc, phospherous, copper, silicon. Other important vitamins are: D, K, and B vitamins. Take all in safe doses!

Answered 11/18/2014

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Bone healing: Vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, magnesium, protein, estrogen, testosterone

Answered 8/11/2014

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