215: Think you know about calcium supplements? With Seen Nutrition's Dr Adrienne Bitar

Dr. Adrienne Bitar has a PhD working on food studies scholarship and is the co-founder — along with pharmacist Dr. Jenny Han — of Seen Nutrition, a food-first bone health company born out of two very personal experiences with osteoporosis. Dr Bitar brings a deep understanding of how diet culture, food history, and the stories we tell about women’s bodies have shaped everything from how we supplement to when we get screened.Highlights03:42 – Deconstructing the narrative of inevitable bone decline05:40 – How personal osteoporosis stories built Seen08:22 – The calcium confusion: what’s actually going on12:30 – Types of calcium — what to look for, what to skip13:40 – The “food matrix effect” explained15:13 – Are there calcium supplements you shouldn’t take?18:00 – The cardiovascular risk debate, debunked27:50 – Balance and fall prevention — the other half of fracture risk28:42 – Strength training and bone health30:27 – How menopause accelerates bone loss35:17 – Why waiting until 65 for a DEXA is too late39:45 – Why third-party testing should be non-negotiable44:45 – Why so much of the supplement market is gross and hard to trust49:32 – DCE: three things to do for your bones this weekFor citations check the comments or this podcast episode on Substack.Connect with Dr. Adrienne Bitar & Seen NutritionWebsite: www.seennutrition.comInstagram/TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/thecalciumqueens / https://www.tiktok.com/@thecalciumqueensFacebook Group: Osteoporosis Nutrition and SupplementationPhone: 607-216-8722🔥 My long-awaited digital guide to hormone therapy is live — The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy. Five short videos, five PDFs. Unbiased, BS-free, and you can get through it in under three hours. Practitioners, doctors, and women who want real information are already buying it.Connect with Hotflash incTikTok: @hotflashinc.menopauseInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashincYouTube: @hotflashincFacebook: @hotflashincLinkedIn: Ann Marie McQueenDisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your treatment, supplements, or lifestyle.