Bones

The article distinguishes bone toughness from mineral density. Vitamin K2 and magnesium serve as cofactors for solid bone formation alongside mechanical loading and collagen. Bone is described as about 30% collagen by weight. Bone responds best to weight-bearing load, heavier loading, and short bursts of effort with adequate rest. Bones are electrically responsive structures that generate electrical signals through the piezoelectric effect during muscle activation and loading. Repeated fructose intake is described as driving insulin resistance that keeps glycation running longer. Glycated bone collagen can create brittleness even when bone density appears acceptable. The lower back and hips are especially important areas for bone density maintenance because fractures there are particularly undesirable. Five to ten powerful jumps performed a few times per week signal the body to build stronger, more solid bones.