Osteoporosis and the gut. Two seemingly unconnected conditions may
actually be connected beyond the fact that they both take place in the
body. Osteoporosis’ effect is often seen in deteriorated
bone. Gut issues’ effect is often seen in problems
with digestion. Researchers now
are discovering links between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Pflugerville Wellness Center helps Pflugerville
chiropractic patients experiencing both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Pflugerville osteoporosis is quite
prevalent. Gut issues are, too. Gut health change
via the use of probiotics has grown to be more commonplace
recently to help chronic diseases like autoimmune
and cardiovascular diseases as well as diabetes and cancer. Now,
researchers are looking at the health of the gut microbiome to
deal with bone mass regulation which affects
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is associated with a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and modified
microbiota. How these are linked in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that tried
to sort this out did discover that there was reduced
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
contrast in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Pflugerville Wellness Center sees these new discoveries involving gut
health and osteoporosis as being helpful in planning the
Pflugerville osteoporosis treatment plan.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Pflugerville chiropractic care of osteoporosis is complex
incorporating spinal manipulation by way of the
gentle Cox® Technic protocols, exercise, and nutrition. Looking at
osteoporosis as a condition likely encompassing the microbiota
of the gut, researchers are now trying dietary approaches to address osteoporosis. Nutritionally, a chondroitin sulfate/calcium complex
improved the BMD and microstructure of the osteoporotic femur bone in a rat study. It also modified
levels of the serum bone markers. This
supplement intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and related
symptoms. (3) Pflugerville Wellness Center is well versed in
the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is eager to learn more about how it may also be beneficial
for osteoporosis.
CONTACT Pflugerville Wellness Center
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Paul Hugulet on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporates exercise and nutrition with spinal manipulation
to assist back pain patients reclaim their function.
Schedule your Pflugerville chiropractic appointment
today. The osteoporosis and gut health connection is not
a surprising connection for Pflugerville Wellness Center. We are ready
to help both!
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