Magnesium activates vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D, in turn, helps the body absorb calcium. When magnesium runs low, this chain breaks. Calcium intake may look perfect on paper, yet bones still weaken. Research has linked low magnesium levels with lower bone density, especially in women after 40.
Women are more at risk, here’s why
Hormonal shifts during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause affect how magnesium is stored and used. Stress, poor sleep, and common digestive issues also drain magnesium faster. Add dieting trends that cut whole grains and legumes, and the gap grows wider. Bones slowly lose support, often without clear early signs.
