Podcast: Healthy Bones

Cool, but I was expecting some more specific tips on how to preserve bones, like how much of exercise to do and what type, what foods to eat more, what tests to do to make sure you do everything right and your bone mass is not reducing with age

I’m not a doctor or nutritionist, but I did receive a degree in Dietetics in order to help my husband who had multiple health problems. My 1997 Human Physiology lab TA had said that bone density is directly proportional to muscle strength; seems logical especially for the major skeletal structures. I believe and say: besides all the other recommended ways to maintain/improve health, stay active by stressing the muscles as regularly as you can.

I appreciate the debunking of animal product risks, such as calcium loss from eating animal proteins. Though I don’t eat animal products, it seems so rare and refreshing these days to have a relatively objective look at nutrition.

3:44 Dr G does say weight-bearing exercise does increase bone strength

Appreciate the well rounded approach

I love this channel!

At 72 last year I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. The dexter score is low but the Dr put me on a yearly needle anyway. I didn't argue as was frankly so surprised and upset. I'm due for my next scan soon so fingers crossed. I will say I feel so much stronger as I now have a vit d daily, despite living in Australia and loving the sun. I also read the blurb on the soy milk to shake before using, which I wasn't doing. I have always walked for exercise though now iI walk nearly 1 hour every day and my Dr advised weight training, which I'm still to look into.

Disappointing lack of actionable information on how to minimize bone loss.

Bone tissue microstructure, metabolic influences on bone marrow functions, and each individual person's bioavailability of the plant nutrients precursor to collagen synthesis and collagen mineralization, may be one of several factors, known and not yet known, that determine bone strength in individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis-- some having brittle bones, and others diagnosed with osteoporosis having bones that neither fracture nor break.

Enjoy your podcast.

Thank you for another top shelf podcast!

11 years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. During the workup, it was found I also had osteoporosis to the tune of only 50% bone density in my hip. I'd been vegetarian for many years because everyone pushed dairy to build bones, even though I didn't like the taste of milk or products like ice cream. Once diagnosed, I was done with dairy. It had all been a lie. At that point, I began researching the relationship between dairy consumption and osteoporosis and found, as Dr. Greger points out, that the highest consumption was related to the highest cases of hip fracture. The food and drug industries control the stream of information so that they can profit off of us. No more. Been vegan ever since.

Is milk consumption on the rise around the world. It has gone down substantially in the US and some other industrialized countries. But it may be going up in developing countries but I haven't researched this so I don't know

Thank you for this amazing scientific podcast debunking this. 100% un-processed vegan here. WFPB-SOS rocks. 60% raw vegan ... 40% cooked ... beans/lentils ... a critical part of the Dravidian cultures :)

So in regard to osteoporosis, this concludes that a carnivore diet IMPROVES calcium absorption in the bones and has a positive effect on those with osteoporosis? Am I misinterpreting the video? Thank you for any and all replies offering guidance and insight.

Great content again. Title and time stamps please.

Love your channel! I have a question about the relationship between thyroid health and calcium absorption. I'm 61 and recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I had a DXA after getting several stress fractures in my feet. Vegan for at least a decade and I live in the pacific NW with no vitamin D supplements. I am also physically active. Up until recently I believed my diet provided all the nutrients I needed. I also recently discovered I am gluten intolerant and had a lot of inflammation in my body. My thyroid tests indicated hypothyroidism. I eliminated from my diet the foods causing inflammation and my thyroid is now normal. My doctor prescribed a supplement of 1,000 mg calcium, 45,000 mcg vitamin K, and 50 mcg Vitamin D and no magnesium supplement. This caused constipation so I modified this by lowering the C, K, and D and adding magnesium. I still think I eat enough plants with these vitamins for healthy bones so I'm wondering if these nutrients are not being absorbed by my bones? Or if what I'm experiencing is normal given my age? And am I wrong in assuming a healthy thyroid helps with nutrient absorption?

If I have badly low estrogen at 35, what are my options

One year ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 72. I have been T1 diabetic for 52 years. I had no idea that osteoporosis is a side affect of diabetes. It seems to result from glycosuria and high levels of endogenous AGEs. Who knew? I would be delighted to see you address this.

I feel better after being a plant-based vegan. sometimes eat outside not so healthy vegan food though. So far has been 242 days. I do take supplements like Bs, C , D3 K2 . Potassium and magnesium. Not sure if I should take more calcium too. I find my body changed after going vegan. I first encountered more muscle cramps and eye twitching(so I add magnesium and potassium ) . My gum seemed receding too. Not sure why. other parts of body feel good though.