Episode #215: Osteoporosis with Dr. John Neustadt, ND

Why You Should Listen:  In this episode, you will learn about osteoporosis and how to fracture-proof your bones. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. John Neustadt.  John Neustadt, ND is the Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI).  Dr. Neustadt earned his naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where he was awarded the Founder's Award for academic and clinical excellence.  Dr. Neustadt has published more than 100 medical articles, written four health and wellness books and is now a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author in the field of Osteoporosis.  His most recent book is Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis.  Dr. Neustadt was also an editor of the textbook Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, which was used across the United States to train and educate physicians on using functional medicine with their patients.  Key Takeaways: What are bones made of? What factors increase the risk of bone loss as we age? What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis? What tests are the best for exploring bone health? Why are muscle strength and balance so important? What type of exercise is optimal for bone health? What are the benefits and risks of calcium? Does the parathyroid contribute to issues with bone health? What is the role of pharmaceutical medications in less than optimal bone health? What role do hormones play in osteoporosis? Is sleep important for bone health? Do nutritional deficiencies play a role in bone loss? What is the optimal bone health diet? What role does nitric oxide and circulation play in bone health? Is calcium taken from the bone to buffer acidosis? Is there a place for pharmaceutical medications in supporting bone health? What is the role of calcium, vitamin D, K2, and collagen in bone health? Can boron and strontium be supportive? Can bioDensity and OsteoStrong benefit those with bone loss? Is there a place for peptides, stem cells, or exosomes in supporting bone health? Connect With My Guest:  NBIHealth.com Interview Date: March 25, 2025 Transcript: To review a transcript of this show, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com/Episode215. Additional Information: To learn more, visit https://BetterHealthGuy.com. Follow Me on Social Media: Facebook - https://facebook.com/betterhealthguy Instagram - https://instagram.com/betterhealthguy X - https://twitter.com/betterhealthguy TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@betterhealthguy Disclaimer:  The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.