Further it does so without using synthetic hormones and other drugs and without the side effects that go with them. The second difference between the Japanese and Americans is that the Japanese traditionally lack some of the bad habits of Americans. Specifically, at least before westernization, they consumed less foodstuffs that cause calcium loss from the bones. One of the most damaging substances with regard to bone demineralization is phosphoric acid which is often an ingredient in soft drinks. This imbalance forces the body to mobilize calcium from bone to balance the excess phosphorus.
Progesterone stimulates the osteoblastic activity of forming new bone.
It also alleviates the unpleasant symptoms of PMS and hot flashes from menopause. The progesterone from the ointment is absorbed through the skin into the fatty tissues where it is gradually released into the blood. For osteoblasts to build bone, they must have the necessary nutrients available in the blood at their convenience. Over eighteen nutrients are required to build bone. Calcium is the most abundant element in bone, but without the others new bone cannot be built regardless of how much calcium is available.