Opinion

Focus on strong bones

Posted October 13, 2017 1:00 am

The Oct. 8 article on football concussions didn't address prevention.

Repetitive concussions indicate poor bone skull strength and thickness, which is required to reduce the risk. Many of our children are nutrient poor in Vitamin D due to lifestyle and avoiding sun exposure. We've seen a major change in lifestyle since kids played sandlot football without very much protection in the 1950s.

A world renowned neurosurgeon has addressed the issue and has demonstrated the value of making sure all football players have sufficient Vitamin D in their diet. His favorite high school team had zero concussions since they embraced the diet he recommended. Google Dr. Leslie Matthew, Vitamin D and football concussions and learn. Research indicates that 40 ng's of Vitamin D in the blood is minimum for good overall health.

All kids going out for football should have a blood test. Repetitive concussions mean the root cause has to be addressed and that requires strengthening the bone structure before that child can play football again.

Thomas A. Braun

Mount Prospect

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