Osteoporosis: Nutritional Support Protocol

submitted by: admin on 11/26/2013

 

The definition of osteoporosis is related to bone density, not quality. A bone density test that shows low bone density does not mean they are losing bone now; maybe they never gained it. Assessment of vitamin D, vitamin K, calcium, manganese, and many micronutrient levels are all important. Of course other lifestyle factors that include exercise, diet, sleep, and stress are all important factors in the development of osteoporosis.

 

*Dr. Saputo recommends the Lifestyle, Dietary, and Supplement protocols listed below as considerations for treatment for Osteoporosis. All the information on this site is intended solely for educational purposes exclusively for your health care practitioner to consider with you. It is neither ethical nor appropriate for any health care practitioner to give medical advice to anyone who is not their patient.

 

Osteoporosis: Nutritional Support Protoco

  

Lifestyle Recommendations:

 

1. Check vitamin D blood levels anaim for optima50100 ng/mL. 

 

2. Practice good sleep habitand get between 8-­9 hours of sleea night.  Take Dr. Saputo's Insomnia Assessment anfollow the Insomnia Nutritional Support Protocol if needed.

 

3Reducyour stress levelas much as possible.

 

4. Weight bearinexercise is crucial. Participate in a regular balanceexercise program  that includewearing a pedometetensure thayou collect steps anmove more.  High intensity short bursts (2060  secondsof activity durinthe day are  recommendetenhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training  thaworkall major muscle groups (work each grouat least  2 timea week).

 

5. Avoid smokinanalcohol consumption.

 

6. Avoid stress anextra obligations. 

 

7Get 20 minuteof sunshine withousunscreen daily.

 

8. Dr. Saputo also recommends that you tale our Osteoporosis Assessment

 

  

Dietary Recommendations: 

 

 

1Eat 5-­9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily.

 

2. Avoid soda;; insteachoose green drinks like PaleoGreens or fresh vegetable juices.  In addition, drink 23 cups of green tea daily.

 

3Eat plenty of high calciufoods such as sesame seeds,  tahini, almonds, hazelnuts,  cashews, walnuts, cheese, goacheese.

 

4Eat green leafy vegetablehigh in magnesium such as salad greens, collard and  mustard greens.

 

  

 

Osteoporosis Overview

The definition, risk factors, causes, and treatment of osteoporosis and osteopenia are reviewed. The problems with bisphosphonates are reviewed and natural strategies for prevention and treatment discussed.

Osteoporosis Overview (Video)

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