The gut and osteoporosis. They
may not seem be connected conditions 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 today
are finding links between gut health and
osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC helps La Grande
chiropractic patients experiencing both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
La Grande osteoporosis is quite
prevalent. So are gut issues. Gut health change
via the use of probiotics has grown to be more commonplace
in recent years to address chronic diseases like autoimmune
and cardiovascular diseases as well as diabetes and cancer. Now,
researchers are turning to the health of the gut microbiome to
address bone mass regulation which affects
osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is associated with a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and modified
microbiota. How these are linked in postmenopausal
osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that attempted
to sort this out did find that there was decreased
bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant
contrast in levels of phyla and genera in gut
microbiota. (2) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC sees these new discoveries connecting gut
health and osteoporosis as being useful in planning the
La Grande osteoporosis treatment plan.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
La Grande chiropractic care of osteoporosis is complex
including spinal manipulation via the
gentle Cox® Technic protocols, exercise, and nutrition. Looking at
osteoporosis as a condition likely involving the microbiota
of the gut, researchers are now trying dietary approaches to deal
with osteoporosis. Nutritionally, a chondroitin sulfate/calcium complex
improved the BMD and microstructure of the osteoporotic femur bone in a rat study. It also modified
the serum bone turnover marker levels. This
dietary intervention of chondroitin and calcium has the potential
to ease osteoporosis and related
symptoms. (3) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC is well versed in
the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is enthused it may also be beneficial
for osteoporosis.
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
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 La Grande chiropractic appointment
now. The osteoporosis and gut health connection is not
a shocking connection for Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC. We’re here
to help both!
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