Factors that contribute to healthy bones
- Vit C-required for collagen synthesis
- Vit A- stimulates osteoblast activity
- Vit K&B12- helps synthesis bone proteins
- Growth Hormones&thyroxine- stimulates bone growth
- Estrogens&Androgens- stimulates osteoblasts in puberty which leads to the closing of epiphyseal cartilage
- Calcitonin&Parathyroid homone(w/cacitriol) regulate calcium & phosphate levels