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How to Keep Bones Strong Without Dairy
“My child is lactose intolerant. How can I make sure their bones stay strong without dairy?”
If you’ve asked yourself this, you’re not alone. For parents of lactose-intolerant kids or adults avoiding dairy, maintaining bone health can feel like an uphill battle.
Dairy products are rich sources of calcium and vitamin D, two essential nutrients for bone strength. Without them, there’s a natural concern about deficiencies that could lead to weaker bones, increased injury risk, or even long-term conditions like osteoporosis.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need dairy to build strong, healthy bones. There are so many other ways to meet your body’s nutritional needs without compromising health or lifestyle.
Lactose Intolerance and Bone Health
Lactose intolerance is not just about skipping a cheese platter or saying “no” to ice cream. It can feel like your diet is always missing something—and often, it is.
Missing out on key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc, typically found in dairy products, can lead to weaker bones, lower immunity, and greater susceptibility to injuries.
For children, it’s a particularly pressing concern.
Calcium is critical during growth periods because roughly 90% of bone mass is developed by the time teens reach 18 years old.