Eps 402: Stronger Bones in Midlife: Where to Start at 40+ with Dr. Ben Weitz

Most women don't realize their bones have been changing long before anyone thinks to look.While hormones, metabolism, and muscle are all affected by midlife shifts, bone is already responding to stress, nutrition, and estrogen in real time. What we've been told about bone loss starting "later" isn't just incomplete. It delays the very actions that could change the trajectory.I'm joined by Dr. Ben Weitz, a functional medicine practitioner and sports chiropractor who rebuilt his own bone after a traumatic fracture using advanced nutrition, testing, and anabolic strategies. His clinical depth and personal experience make this one worth your time.If you've ever thought bone health was something to worry about later, this will change that. Listen now.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview00:27 – Episode Introduction02:32 – Guest Injury Story06:45 – Bone Healing Protocol10:00 – Calcium and Vitamin K13:03 – Bone Drugs Explained18:04 – Rehab and Recovery20:20 – Bone Healing Success22:17 – Key Bone Lab Tests24:05 – DEXA Scan Explained27:06 – When to Start Testing27:34 – Best Bone Exercises30:53 – Bone Building Myth33:11 – Ballistic Training Explained34:33 – Maintenance Strategy Basics37:15 – Vitamin D Importance39:23 – Minerals for Bone Health42:02 – When to Retest42:55 – Prevention Over Treatment44:27 – Final TakeawaysConnect with Dr. Ben Weitz:Clinic Phone Number: 310-395-3111Website https://drweitz.com/Rational Wellness Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rational-wellness-podcast/id1191232372SocialsFacebook  https://www.facebook.com/ben.weitz.12/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbenweitz/   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@weitzchiroLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/weitzchiro/🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough