Osteoporosis

Introduction: Why Osteoporosis Needs More Than Calcium Supplements

Osteoporosis affects 54 million Americans, yet standard care often misses key underlying causes. At Patients Medical in NYC, our integrative bone health program combines:
✔ Advanced nutrient testing (beyond basic DEXA scans)
✔ Hormone and gut health optimization
✔ Safe, evidence-based bone-building protocols
✔ Personalized fracture prevention plans

We treat the whole skeletal system, not just your bone density scores.

What Is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by:

  • Decreased bone mineral density (T-score ≤ -2.5)
  • Deterioration of bone microarchitecture
  • Increased fracture risk (hips, spine, wrists)

Osteoporosis vs. Osteopenia:

  • Osteoporosis: Severe bone loss (high fracture risk)
  • Osteopenia: Early bone thinning (T-score -1 to -2.5)

Silent Symptoms of Bone Loss

Root Causes: Why Are Your Bones Weakening?

Functional medicine investigates why bones degrade:

  • Nutrient Deficiencies: Vitamin K2, magnesium, boron
  • Hormone Imbalances: Low estrogen, testosterone, progesterone
  • Chronic Inflammation: High CRP, IL-6
  • Gut Malabsorption: Celiac, SIBO, low stomach acid
  • Toxin Exposure: Heavy metals disrupt bone remodeling
  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Poor cellular energy production

Advanced Diagnostic Testing

We go beyond DEXA scans with:

Bone Turnover Markers (NTX, osteocalcin)

Micronutrient Panel (magnesium RBC, vitamin K2)

Hormone Testing (estradiol, testosterone, PTH)

Gut Health Analysis (celiac markers, zonulin)

Heavy Metal Testing (lead, cadmium)

MTHFR Genetic Testing (folate metabolism)

Integrative Osteoporosis Treatments

Bone-Building Nutrition

  • Algae-based calcium (higher absorption than carbonate)
  • MK-7 vitamin K2 (directs calcium to bones)
  • Collagen peptides + hyaluronic acid

Hormone Optimization

  • Bioidentical HRT (for postmenopausal women)
  • DHEA + testosterone support (for men)
  • Thyroid balancing (prevents over-resorption)

Targeted Supplementation

  • Strontium citrate (increases bone formation)
  • Silicon-rich horsetail extract
  • Boron (reduces urinary calcium loss)

Weight-Bearing & Vibration Therapy

  • Whole-body vibration (increases osteoblast activity)
  • Resistance training protocols
  • Postural alignment therapies

Gut-Bone Axis Repair

  • Betaine HCL (improves mineral absorption)
  • Probiotics (L. reuteri increases bone density)
  • Leaky gut repair protocols

Case Study: Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally

Patient: Susan, 68 (3 vertebral fractures)
Findings:

  • Vitamin D: 22 ng/mL
  • High bone resorption markers (NTX 68)
  • H. pylori infection

6-Month Protocol:

  1. High-dose D3/K2 + magnesium
  2. H. pylori eradication
  3. Whole-body vibration 3x/week

Results:

  • 11% spine density improvement
  • NTX normalized to 35
  • No new fractures in 2 years
Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally

Testimonials

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes—many patients improve density with our protocols, though severe cases may need temporary medications.

No—we use dairy-free calcium sources that are better absorbed.

We reserve them for high-risk cases while mitigating side effects.

Many bone markers and nutrient tests are covered. We provide superbills.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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