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Stomach Issues And Their Link to Osteoporosis
Did you know that chronically low stomach acid has a major role in setting you up to develop osteoporosis symptoms down the road?
Osteoporosis Causes:
- Inactivity, or too little exercise
Hormone Changes or Imbalance
Low Vitamin D Levels
High Amounts of Stress and Depression
History of Medical Conditions Such as Autoimmune Disorders
Weight loss, dieting that results in severe calorie restriction
Long-term use of certain medications, including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), fertility drugs/hormonal medications.
Nutritional deficiencies, especially in vitamins and minerals that help to build bone such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamin K
Products Mentioned in Today’s Show:
K-Force – Vitamin K helps maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts, cells which break down bone
OsteoBase – OsteoBase provides 300 mg of calcium (150 mg in the form of hydroxyapatite) and 300 mg of magnesium per serving, in a 1:1 ratio.
Lab Panel Mentioned in Today’s Show:
Comprehensive Panel with Consult – The GWH – 3. Comprehensive Panel w Consult panel contains 13 tests with 102 biomarkers.