The gut and osteoporosis. 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 problems
with digestion. Researchers now
are finding ties between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Johnson Chiropractic helps Richmond
chiropractic patients suffering with both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Richmond osteoporosis is quite
prevalent. So are gut issues. Gut health modification
via the use of probiotics has grown to be more commonplace
recently 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 influences
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is associated with a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and modified
microbiota. How these are associated in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that tried
to sort this out did find that there was reduced
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
difference in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Johnson Chiropractic finds
these new discoveries involving gut health and
osteoporosis useful in guiding Richmond
osteoporosis treatment planning.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Richmond chiropractic care of osteoporosis is multifaceted
incorporating spinal manipulation by way of the
gentle Cox® Technic protocols, exercise, and nutrition. Framing
osteoporosis as a condition likely encompassing the microbiota
of the gut, researchers are now trying dietary approaches to deal
with 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
dietary intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and its symptomatology. (3) Johnson Chiropractic is well versed in
the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is eager to learn more about how it may also benefit osteoporosis.
CONTACT Johnson Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Paul Hugulet on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management
incorporates exercise and nutrition with spinal manipulation
to help back pain patients reclaim their function.
Schedule your Richmond chiropractic appointment
today. The osteoporosis and gut health connection isn’t
a surprising connection for Johnson Chiropractic. We are here
to help both!
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