The following Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson,

and is narrated by Tina Lehman.

Need to know factors for bone health.

At the heart of every building is its framework.

The lattice work of timber, concrete or steel is what holds the entire structure up.

Without it, there'd be no building at all.

I think of that phrase some people use when they look at a house and declare,

it's got good bones.

Considering how essential bones are to our existence,

it's surprising how most people take them for granted. A lifetime of neglect can suddenly reveal to

us just how sensitive and integral this living framework is. Yet there's so much more to this

truth than we commonly assume. Sure, the skeletal system provides the stable foundation upon which our muscles, organs, and fascia are constructed.

But that's just the half of it.

Bones also secrete hormones interact directly with the brain,

ever heard of the bone brain axis, as well as other organs and fat cells,

and even play a key role in immunity. Let's look at four of these lesser-known and appreciated

functions, as well as some additional tips for supporting bone health throughout the life cycle.

Number one, bones play a hormonal role. While their primary purpose is structural

support, in many ways, bones actually behave similarly to glands. An interesting article posted a few

months back in nature, demonstrated just how in tune our bones are with the rest of the body.

Researchers showed that contrary to the

view of bones as inner organs, they're actually in continual communication with the brain,

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