Bone Health & Osteoporosis

Bone strength is very important for quality of life as you age for both men and women, with risk of bone loss increasing post-menopause.

Often called a ‘silent disease’, there may be no symptoms of declining bone health. Knowing your current level of bone loss is important to personalise your approach to maintaining healthy, strong bones. Diet and supplements can play a major role in halting or even reversing osteoporosis.

Key Facts

Calcium is not the only nutrient important for bones. Optimising your levels of several minerals such as magnesium, zinc, boron and levels of vitamin D and K2 can support calcium in bones
Some dietary and lifestyle factors, including ongoing inflammation and stress can increase bone loss and it may be important to address these
Exercise is key in maintaining bone density.
After the menopause, women lack oestrogen which helped to keep their bones strong. Phytoestrogens in the diet or supplements may be used to support bone health
A DEXA scan is the gold standard test to measure your bone density. However, a bone turnover test can assess markers of current levels of bone loss between DEXA scans, allowing ongoing assessment and management

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I was very pleased with my consultation, bone test results and dietary advice and supplements recommended. At this point and time, I feel a marked improvement in my general health bringing brighter days ahead. Many thanks for your support.
Patient
Dublin
I’ve made lots of changes to my diet, the meal plans and recipe ideas were really helpful. I hope it’ll make a difference in the long run for my bones. Osteoporosis runs in my family so I am glad to get ahead of it now. I’d highly recommend the clinic for anyone who wants to be proactive about healthy ageing.
Patient
Kildare
I am absolutely delighted with the results - I’ve completely reversed the spinal osteopenia, substantially improved the right hip, the left hip has not gotten worse and my height has not decreased! There is no doubt in my mind that the nutrition advice has played a big part in this. So THANK YOU
Patient
Dublin

Patient Story

History

Deirdre attended our clinic after a DEXA scan identified osteopenia. She had been advised to take calcium but wanted to know what else she could do with her diet and lifestyle to slow down bone loss and progression to osteoporosis.

Tests

Deirdre carried out a bone turnover test to assess her current rate of bone loss, which was elevated for her age.

She also did a Functional Nutritional Profile blood test to check her levels of minerals to support healthy bones. She had low levels of zinc and magnesium and low vitamin D, all important for bone health.

Plan

Deirdre made excellent changes to her diet to support her intake of calcium and other minerals. She was also given a more comprehensive supplement protocol to restore deficiencies and support optimum calcium balance. Deirdre incorporated more effective movement into her day, including resistance exercises to support bone strength.