Osteoporosis Supplements: What You Need to Know With Dr. Eric Viegas and Margie Bissinger

Are your supplements truly supporting your bones? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Eric Viegas, a licensed naturopathic doctor in Ontario, Canada, who is an expert in dietary supplement quality. He is the Medical Operations Manager at Fullscript, a health platform that excels by offering high-quality, practitioner-recommended supplements, rigorous quality control, and comprehensive support for integrative medicine. Its focus on personalized care and educational resources ensures practitioners and patients make informed, effective health decisions. Together, Dr. Eric and I tackle crucial topics surrounding osteoporosis supplements, including calcium quality, the importance of magnesium types, and the essential role of vitamin D and K2 in bone health. Dr. Viegas shares insights on identifying high-quality supplements, ensuring you get the best support for your bones.   Learn what to look for when choosing the best supplements for your health in today's Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast episode!    For more information about vitamin E, catch my episode on The Powerful Benefits of Tocotrienols and GG for Osteoporosis With Dr. Barrie Tan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tueFQlGGnI   "Holding brands and manufacturers accountable for the claims on their supplements is really important, so again, asking what kind of testing they're doing and if they can provide proof of testing. That I think will be a major thing, as well as certifications." - Dr. Eric Viegas   In this episode: - [01:55] - The biggest issue with calcium quality - [06:31] - Identifying quality supplements - [13:51] - Timing calcium and magnesium intake - [19:49] - Types of magnesium explained - [22:15] - Risks of high-dose supplements - [30:13] - Are you getting the correct dose? - [32:59] - Magnesium and vitamin D connection - [34:54] - The difference between vitamin D2 and D3 - [39:21] - Ensuring adequate vitamin D - [40:41] - Importance of vitamin K2 - [48:35] - How to find high-quality supplements - [53:01] - Why Fullscript stands out Resources mentioned - Discounted supplements through Fullscript - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mbissinger - See Margie's favorite osteoporosis and bone health supplements - https://tinyurl.com/bonesupplements - Margie's free handout on Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/osteoporosis-exercises-to-strengthen-your-bones-and-prevent-fractures   More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/  - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/  - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en    DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast.   *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.