Osteoporosis Isn't a Calcium Deficiency (Doctors Get This Wrong)
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This episode discusses the misconception that osteoporosis is solely a calcium deficiency and explores the importance of magnesium and other factors in bone health.
Can calcium make osteoporosis worse? If you’re taking a calcium supplement for osteoporosis, it may not be supporting bone strength and bone density the way you think. Discover how to support bone health the right way, and why calcium supplements alone may not be enough. 0:00 Calcium and osteoporosis 0:45 What causes osteoporosis? 1:04 Magnesium for bones 1:30 Parathyroid hormone and osteoporosis 2:31 Bone density vs. bone strength 3:38 Magnesium deficiency 4:33 Common osteoporosis treatment 5:49 How to reverse osteoporosis 6:40 Vitamin D, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia 7:47 Vitamin K2 8:36 Bone health tips 9:30 Should I take calcium for osteoporosis? 🌟 Download Dr. Berg's Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9 Osteoporosis is not simply a calcium deficiency. Bones store calcium, phosphorus, and more than half of the body’s magnesium. Magnesium helps regulate calcium, supports vitamin D function, and plays an important role in bone health. One of the most common factors associated with osteoporosis is elevated parathyroid hormone related to low vitamin D. Low magnesium can also affect parathyroid hormone. Some people have normal calcium levels but still develop…
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