Spinal fusion permanently connects two or more bones in the spine. Although no food specifically stimulates bone fusion, certain types of food may help stimulate healing and promote bone growth. Please consult your doctor for specific post-operative care.
A bowl of whole wheat cereal. (Photo: Medioimages / Photodisc / Photodisc / Getty Images) Silicon according to the article "silicate and bone formation" affects bone growth formation. Although the role of silicon in bone formation is unclear, silicon seems to improve bone health. A study published in the journal Bone and Mineral Research in 2004 found that silicon intake was positively correlated with bone mineral density in men and premenopausal women. Cereals, Gray ns, fruits and vegetables contain silicon. The average Western diet has an average intake of 20 mg to 50 mg per day.
