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 digestion problems. Researchers today
are discovering links between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre helps Toronto
chiropractic patients experiencing both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Toronto osteoporosis is quite
prevalent. Gut issues are, too. Gut health modification
via the use of probiotics has grown to be more commonplace
in recent years 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
deal with bone mass regulation which affects
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is linked
to a decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and altered
microbiota. How these are associated in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is not yet known. A study that attempted
to sort this out did discover that there was reduced
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
contrast in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre finds
these new discoveries connecting gut health and
osteoporosis useful in guiding Toronto
osteoporosis treatment planning.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Toronto chiropractic care of osteoporosis is multifaceted
including 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 holds promise to potentially ease osteoporosis and related
symptoms. (3) Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre is well versed in
the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is enthused it may also be beneficial
for osteoporosis.
CONTACT Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
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 assist back pain patients regain function.
Schedule your Toronto chiropractic appointment
today. The osteoporosis and gut health connection isn’t
a shocking connection for Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre. We’re here
to help both!
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