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 digestive problems. Researchers now
are finding links between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa helps West Des Moines
chiropractic patients experiencing both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
West Des Moines osteoporosis is quite
prevalent. Gut issues are, too. Gut health modification
via the use of probiotics has grown to be more mainstream
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
deal with bone mass regulation which influences
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is linked
to a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and altered
microbiota. How these are linked in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that tried
to figure this out did find that there was reduced
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
disparity in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa finds
these new discoveries connecting gut health and
osteoporosis useful in planning the
West Des Moines osteoporosis treatment plan.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
West Des Moines 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
enhanced the BMD and microstructure of femur bone in rats with
osteoporosis. It also changed
levels of the serum bone markers. This
supplement intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and its symptomatology. (3) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa is very familiar with
the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is enthused it may also benefit osteoporosis.
CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
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 West Des Moines chiropractic appointment
today. The osteoporosis and gut health connection isn’t
a shocking connection for Executive Chiropractic of Iowa. We’re ready
to help both!
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