Osteoporosis and the gut. Two seemingly unconnected conditions may
actually be connected 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 digestive problems. Researchers today
are finding ties between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Satterwhite Chiropractic helps Oxford
chiropractic patients suffering with both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Oxford osteoporosis is quite
prevalent. Gut issues are, too. Gut health modification
with probiotic use has become more commonplace
recently to address chronic diseases like autoimmune
and cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer and diabetes. Today,
researchers are looking at the health of the gut microbiome to
address bone mass regulation which affects
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is associated with a decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and modified
microbiota. How these are associated in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that attempted
to figure this out did find that there was decreased
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
contrast in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Satterwhite Chiropractic finds
these new discoveries connecting gut health and
osteoporosis useful in guiding Oxford
osteoporosis treatment planning.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Oxford 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 address osteoporosis. Nutritionally, a chondroitin sulfate/calcium complex
improved the BMD and microstructure of femur bone in rats with
osteoporosis. It also changed
the serum bone turnover marker levels. This
dietary intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and its symptomatology. (3) Satterwhite Chiropractic is very familiar with
the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is excited
that it may also benefit osteoporosis.
CONTACT Satterwhite Chiropractic
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 Oxford chiropractic appointment
today. The osteoporosis and gut health connection isn’t
a shocking connection for Satterwhite Chiropractic. We’re here
to help both!
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