Top Tips For Stronger Bones with Dr. John Neustadt - E107

For every 19 women taking common antidepressant medications like SSRIs for just one to five years, one will break a bone.Bone fractures and osteoporosis don’t just steal your peace of mind - they strike when you least expect it and can derail years of careful health choices. Most people think a bone density test will protect them, but it only tells part of the story, missing the real risk lurking underneath.This episode untangles all the confusion between bone density and bone strength, spells out what truly predicts fractures, and zeroes in on the hidden lifestyle factors, overlooked risks, and research-backed habits that can genuinely strengthen your bones at any age. Get ready for a reality check on conventional wisdom, straight from someone who’s spent decades digging into what actually works for lifelong bone health.Dr. John Neustadt, ND, is a Bastyr University graduate and #1 Amazon best-selling author of Fracture-Proof Your Bones, now in its expanded 2nd edition. Recognized internationally as an expert in integrative and functional medicine with a deep focus on osteoporosis and fracture prevention, and as one of the top ten cited authors in the world for his work, Dr. Neustadt has published 100+ medical articles, was editor of the textbook Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine,  and is on the Corporate Advisory Roundtable for the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. He received multiple US FDA Orphan Drug Designations for the potential treatment of rare diseases using natural products, and is Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals.“The best indicator of bone strength is not a test at all. It's whether you fall and break a bone.” - John NeustadtIn this episode you will learn: Why bone density and bone strength are not the same, and what really matters for bone health. Why standard bone tests often miss hidden risks for fractures, and how to assess bone strength in daily life. Key habits and simple steps to build stronger bones at every age, from kids to older adults. Foods, movement, and protein targets that best support lifelong bone health. Which common meds, like SSRIs, can harm bone health and what to do if you take them. The science behind top supplements for bone health, and why some work better than others.Resources Connect with Dr. Neustadt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnneustadt/ Buy his book, ‘Fracture Proof Your Bones’: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B6LXBLDC Shop his supplements, NBI: https://nbihealth.com/This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.comFind the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com