Vitamins, minerals and nutrients for bone health

In addition to calcium and vitamin D, many other vitamins, minerals and nutrients are needed to keep your bones strong and healthy.

Try not to become too concerned with getting all these in your diet. If you enjoy a healthy, balanced diet, you're getting everything you need. In most cases, you don't need any additional supplements.

You can find more information on the vitamins, minerals and nutrients from the links on this page and on the further food facts and bone fact sheet.

If you have a medical condition that affects how food is absorbed, such as:

• Crohn’s
• coeliac disease
• severe liver disease

- speak to your doctor. They can advise whether you need any supplements, to make sure you're getting everything you need.

For more information about healthy, balanced eating, we recommend you take a look at The Eatwell Guide, developed by the NHS.

Further information

• Vitamins
• Minerals 
• Other nutrients

Useful download:

• Further food facts and bones fact sheet December 2019