Magnesium is found in leafy green vegetables, such as kale and broccoli. Try to avoid vegetables which contain oxalates, such as spinach. Oxalates are compounds which prevent calcium absorption. Vitamin C is also needed for bone building and repair. Vitamin C increases calcium absorption and enhances the effects of Vitamin D .
Vitamin D is needed to help to body absorb and deposit calcium into bone tissue.
Magnesium helps to convert Vitamin D into its active form for this purpose. Vitamin C can't just be found in oranges and grapefruits, though. Send this article to a friend. View a printable version of this article. America's Most Trusted Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra is making nutritional supplements for you.