The gut and osteoporosis. 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 digestive problems. Researchers now
are discovering ties between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Hollstrom & Associates Inc helps Largo
chiropractic patients suffering with both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Largo osteoporosis is very common. Gut issues are, too. Gut health change
with probiotic use has become more commonplace
recently to help chronic diseases like autoimmune
and cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer and diabetes. Now,
researchers are turning to the health of the gut microbiome to
address bone mass regulation which affects
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is linked
to a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and modified
microbiota. How these are associated in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that tried
to figure this out did find that there was decreased
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
disparity in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Hollstrom & Associates Inc sees these new discoveries connecting gut
health and osteoporosis as being useful in guiding Largo
osteoporosis treatment planning.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Largo chiropractic care of osteoporosis is multifaceted
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 using dietary approaches to address osteoporosis. Nutritionally, a chondroitin sulfate/calcium complex
enhanced the BMD and microstructure of the osteoporotic femur bone in a rat study. It also changed
levels of the serum bone markers. This
dietary intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and related
symptoms. (3) Hollstrom & Associates Inc 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.
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Paul Hugulet on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
illustrates The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporates exercise and nutrition with spinal manipulation
to help back pain patients regain function.
Schedule your Largo chiropractic appointment
now. The osteoporosis and gut health connection is not
a surprising connection for Hollstrom & Associates Inc. We are ready
to help both!
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