Osteoporosis and the gut. They
may not seem be connected conditions beyond the fact that they both are internal body issues. Osteoporosis’ effect is often seen in bone health deterioration. Gut issues’ effect is often seen in digestion problems. Researchers now
are finding links between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Vancouver Disc Centers helps Vancouver
chiropractic patients suffering with both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Vancouver osteoporosis is very common. Gut issues are, too. Gut health modification
with probiotic use has grown to be more mainstream
recently to help chronic diseases like autoimmune
and cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer and diabetes. Today,
researchers are turning to the health of the gut microbiome to
address bone mass regulation which influences
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is associated with a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and altered
microbiota. How these are linked in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is not yet known. A study that attempted
to sort this out did discover that there was decreased
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
disparity in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Vancouver Disc Centers sees these new discoveries linking gut
health and osteoporosis as being useful in guiding Vancouver
osteoporosis treatment planning.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Vancouver 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 involving the microbiota
of the gut, researchers are now trying dietary approaches to deal
with osteoporosis. Nutritionally, a chondroitin sulfate/calcium complex
enhanced the BMD and microstructure of the osteoporotic femur bone in a rat study. It also modified
the serum bone turnover marker levels. This
dietary intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and related
symptoms. (3) Vancouver Disc Centers 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 Vancouver Disc Centers
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
integrates exercise and nutrition with spinal manipulation
to assist back pain patients reclaim their function.
Schedule your Vancouver chiropractic appointment
soon. The osteoporosis and gut health connection is not
a surprising connection for Vancouver Disc Centers. We’re here
to help both!
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