Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis can be slowly reversed if the bones are given everything they need and the cause(s) are identified and addressed. Calcium, vitamin D and weight bearing exercise are not enough to reverse osteoporosis. There are drugs that can help, but they may cause side effects like esophageal erosions and jaw necrosis. Several studies have shown that calcium in conjunction with trace minerals can increase bone density after a two-year period. Calcium alone or with vitamin D, however, only slows bone loss. Vitamin K2 is also extremely important in building strong bones because it helps bind calcium to the bones. Without vitamin K2, the calcium you take may end up in your arteries or collect as kidney stones and/or bone spurs. The type of calcium and vitamin D is also very important. Some calcium products and vitamin D, for example, are far less absorbable and active than others. We, at the Lexington Natural Health Center, help our patients select the best calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and trace mineral combinations and teach our patients about foods which can build strong bones. We also do extensive laboratory testing to determine the potential cause(s) of the osteoporosis. Patients who continue the program for several years often have improvements in their bone density and avoid fractures.