Bone Development and Growth

The process of bone formation is called "osteogenesis" or "ossification". It begins weeks after conception. At 8 weeks after conception, the skeletal pattern is formed in the cartilage and the ossification process has begun.

Our bones continue to develop and change throughout adulthood. Many times we think of bones and white and dry, but they are very much alive and changing continously. Our bones continue to meet our life style changes and demands.

There are three types of bone cells. They are Osteoblasts, Osteocytes, and Osteoclasts and are each involved in the health of our bones. The Osteoblasts are the bone forming cells, the osteocytes are the mature bone cells, and the osteoclasts break down and reabsorb bone cells. The Osteoclasts also feature secreted growth factores that activate cells that help in the mechanical function of our bones. Redox signaling plays a crucial role in the function of the osteocytes.

There is a DVD that I watched several years ago by Dr David Brownstein, MD. I am sharing the link to the DVD & or to the book. He shares the effect of pharmaceuticals on the bone physiology and function of the bone development and reproduction of the needed cells for healthy bones. The book comes in a DVD version, or as regular book! I highly recommend the information! I readily decided I didn't want anything the pharmaceutical industry had to offer me for healthy bones.

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