Avoid These Ingredients if You Have Osteoporosis (New Research) | Mira Dessy and Margie Bissinger

About this episode

The episode discusses harmful ingredients in foods that can affect bone health and offers practical advice for making healthier choices.

Some of the biggest threats to your bone health may be hiding in foods you eat every single day, even foods marketed as "healthy." Today, I'm revisiting one of the most popular conversations ever on my YouTube channel with nutrition expert Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru. This information is simply too important not to share again. We talk about the hidden ingredients commonly found in packaged and processed foods that may negatively affect both your bone health and your overall well-being. The good news? This episode is not about fear or perfection. It's about awareness and making simple, realistic swaps over time. Mira explains why ingredients like carrageenan, EDTA, phosphoric acid, and excess caffeine may interfere with nutrient absorption, increase inflammation, and potentially contribute to bone loss. We also discuss why the "low-fat" mindset may actually work against your bones by interfering with the absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins D and K. We also share practical ways to reduce these ingredients without overwhelm. You can learn how small, sustainable changes can make a meaningful difference for your bones and your overall health. "I encourage…

People in this episode

Host: Margie Bissinger

Guest: Mira Dessy

Topics covered

• bone health
• nutrition
• processed foods
• ingredient awareness
• sustainable changes

Keywords

• osteoporosis
• bone health
• nutrition
• hidden ingredients
• sustainable changes

Mentioned in this episode

Products: carrageenan, EDTA, phosphoric acid, caffeine

Books & works: Happy Bones, Happy Life

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