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Breaking Down Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Osteoporosis is a loss of bone. Osteopenia is a condition that is a precursor to osteoporosis.


Your peak bone density occurs when you’re in your late 20s. As you age, you lose bone density, especially if you're a woman going through menopause. This is because of reduced estrogen levels.





So let's learn about different aspects of osteoporosis, osteopenia, and osteoarthritis.


I'll break it down into four parts:



1. What is the Missing Mineral in Strong Bones?


Let's talk about the best mineral for strengthening your bones. If you have osteopenia or osteoporosis and want to strengthen your bones, keep reading.

The missing mineral that many people need to strengthen their bones is strontium. Strontium is a powerful trace mineral. Trace minerals are minerals you need in very small amounts. This is unlike calcium, which you need a lot of for strong bones.

You need strontium and calcium in a 1:1000 ratio.

Studies show that strontium can decrease the risk of bone fractures by up to 41%.

If you have a bone problem, strontium could be a powerful addition to your protocol, along with:

• Calcium

• Vitamin D3

• Vitamin K2

• Magnesium

Strontium is also involved in a specific type of microplankton called acantaarian. Unlike other forms of plankton, acantaarian plankton does not fossilize—they dissolve in saltwater. This is why one good source of strontium is sea salt.

Let's take into account the outcomes of two large studies done on this topic.


Study 1: 2000–2004: This was a three-year, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, which is considered the "gold standard" for scientific research. Its results were reported in 2004. In a 3-phase trial, researchers randomly assigned 1649 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis to a strontium or placebo group. The strontium group was given 2 g of oral strontium ranelate per day or a placebo for three years. (This supplement contains 750 mg or about 1/3 of that dose.) Those in the strontium group experienced a 41% reduction in risk of a vertebral fracture, compared with no reduction for the study participants who were given a placebo. In addition, participants receiving strontium experienced an increase in bone mineral density at month 36 of 14.4% at the lumbar spine and 8.3% at the femoral neck, whereas the placebo group did not.

Study 2 in 2008: This study followed on the heels of two other large, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. Researchers concluded that strontium decreases the risk of vertebral fractures by 41% over 3 years and by 49% within the first year of treatment. It also decreases the risk of non-vertebral fractures by 16% over three years, and for high-risk patients, the risk of hip fracture is decreased by an astounding 36% over 3 years. In 5-year follow-ups of these double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, researchers found that the anti-fracture protection of strontium continues over time. Even better, the effectiveness of strontium is not adversely affected by several significant variables, including age, the previous number of vertebral fractures, obesity, family history of osteoporosis, and smoking. The supplement was found to be extremely safe, with none of the horrible side effects of prescription drugs for osteoporosis.



2. The Calcium-Osteoporosis Myth


Many people believe that osteoporosis is caused by a lack of calcium in the bones. However, this belief is not entirely true. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures, but taking calcium supplements does not necessarily reduce this risk. Instead, excess calcium in the body can increase the risk of heart problems, such as heart attacks and high blood pressure. This is because calcium can accumulate in the coronary arteries, leading to heart issues.




It is important to get calcium from the diet rather than supplements. Some minerals, including calcium, are difficult for the body to eliminate, and taking supplements can result in excess calcium, which can cause various problems. These include arrhythmias, increased risk of stroke and heart attacks, soft tissue calcification, and kidney stones, among others.


The top causes of osteoporosis include the use of steroids, low estrogen levels, low vitamin D, malnutrition, PPI medications, gastric bypass, and malabsorption. Some natural solutions for osteoporosis include getting calcium from food, increasing vitamin D, vitamin K2, vitamin C, trace minerals, and protein in your diet, and taking betaine hydrochloride.


3. What Food to Eat for Osteoarthritis?


I want to give you a good tip for osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, and osteoarthritis is your body’s normal compensation for wear and tear.

With osteoarthritis, there is inflammation and a decrease in joint space. But if osteoarthritis is not an autoimmune disease, then why does it often affect the finger joints, which are not weight-bearing?

There is a subcategory of osteoarthritis called nodal generalized osteoarthritis. Some data suggest that this condition has an autoimmune component. Women are at higher risk for this condition, especially if they are postmenopausal.

There are also interesting studies relating to a higher amount of dysbiosis (an alteration in friendly bacteria) with osteoarthritis.

If you have osteoarthritis, you must support your gut by consuming cabbage. There is an interesting study that demonstrated a positive outcome when you consume cabbage leaf wraps.


Benefits of cabbage (especially in the form of sauerkraut):

• It’s very good for the stomach, ulcers, and the GI system

• It’s one of the best vegetables for people who have difficulties consuming vegetables

• It feeds your microbes, which then produce anti-inflammatory things

• It's a good source of L-glutamine, which supports leaky gut

Leaky gut and problems with the GI system are nearly always involved in autoimmune diseases. Whether you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, you may want to see if consuming cabbage helps you.


4. What are the Seven Ways to Improve Bone Health?


The seven most important things you can do to support your bone health are:

1. Take vitamin D3 - 10,000 IUs daily is ideal

2. Take vitamin K2 (MK-7) - 100mcg daily is ideal

3. Consume organic grass-fed dairy products for a natural boost of calcium

4. Consume plenty of dark green vegetables to increase your vitamin C and calcium

5. Do weight-bearing exercises to help strengthen your bones over time

6. Take trace minerals—especially copper, manganese, and zinc

7. Take boron to support natural bone growth



Let me know your thoughts below.


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