Lactose intolerant? Take pomegranate juice and get the same bone-strengthening benefit as that of milk. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2004 concluded that pomegranate extracts can indeed prevent bone loss particularly in menopausal women. Pomegranates are rich in manganese which is essential in bone care. The polyphenol antioxidants in pomegranate can also reduce bone deterioration. So for better calcified bones, consider pomegranates.