71. Can You Reverse Bone Loss After 40? Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein (as seen on Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast)

This episode is for you if you’re a woman over 40 looking to prevent and treat osteoporosis and arthritis. We learn how perimenopause and menopause impact our bones and joints.Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in sports medicine and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Duke University School of Medicine.Dr. Wittstein is co-investigator with Dr. Anne Ford of Duke Women’s Health for the Duke Musculoskeletal Systems of Menopause Registry. She is president of the Forum: Women in Sports Medicine, co-author of The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan and a mom of 5! Her husband is also an orthopaedic surgeon.We learn:How perimenopause and menopause impact bone and joint healthMenopause leads to a decline in estrogen, impacting bone densityWomen lose bone density at an accelerated rate post-menopauseResistance training is crucial for maintaining bone healthHormone therapy can help reduce joint pain and improve bone densityFrozen shoulder is more common in women during menopauseNutrition plays a significant role in bone health; limit red meatSupplements like vitamin D and magnesium can support bone healthGLP-1 agonists may have protective effects on bones and jointsIt’s never too late to strength train for bone healthA DEXA scan can provide valuable information about bone densityConnect with Dr. Wittstein:https://www.instagram.com/jocelyn_wittstein_md/The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan Book:https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Bone-Joint-Health-Plan/dp/1682689417https://www.instagram.com/functionalmomspodcast/https://functionalmoms.com/https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast