Vitamin D helps you absorb calcium. The body produces vitamin D as a result of about 15 minutes of exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is also available in vitamin-enriched milk products and foods such as liver, fish and egg yolks. Increasing your consumption of soy foods may be healthful. Recent studies have linked soy with a myriad of potential health benefits, such as increasing bone density, reducing the risk of breast, uterine and colon cancer and cardiovascular disease and easing menopausal symptoms.
Soybeans contain high-quality protein and calcium, which are needed for building strong bones.
Sources of soy include soy milk, soy flour, tofu, soy burgers and soy powders. Change unhealthy habits, such as smoking, excessive alcohol intake and inactivity. Treat any underlying medical conditions that affect bone health. Identify and evaluate the use of medications known to cause bone loss. Because estrogen is so important for maintaining bone in women, physicians often prescribe estrogen replacement therapy for women at menopause.