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| June 01, 2001 | MESSINA, REN | COPYRIGHT 2001 PRIMEDIA Intertec, a PRIMEDIA Company. All Rights Reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Eating the right foods, exercising enough, maintaining your weight and choosing the right foods and supplements to fit your lifestyle seem like hard enough tasks -- now throw in the changes of puberty, pregnancy and perimenopause, and you really have your work cut out for you.

MINERALS

Boron

What is it?: A trace mineral

Sources: Raisins, prunes, fruits (other than citrus), nuts and vegetables

Uses: Treats and prevents osteoarthritis and protects bones by preventing bone-mineral loss.

How much?: 3 mg a day is recommended for women who are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Boron enhances the effects of vitamin D and should be taken along with calcium for best results.

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