Osteoporosis Isn't a Calcium Deficiency (Doctors Get This Wrong)

Can calcium make osteoporosis worse? If you’re taking a calcium supplement for osteoporosis, it may not be supporting bone strength and bone density the way you think. Discover how to support bone health the right way, and why calcium supplements alone may not be enough.

0:00 Calcium and osteoporosis

0:45 What causes osteoporosis?

1:04 Magnesium for bones

1:30 Parathyroid hormone and osteoporosis

2:31 Bone density vs. bone strength

3:38 Magnesium deficiency

4:33 Common osteoporosis treatment

5:49 How to reverse osteoporosis

6:40 Vitamin D, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia

7:47 Vitamin K2

8:36 Bone health tips

9:30 Should I take calcium for osteoporosis?

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Osteoporosis is not simply a calcium deficiency. Bones store calcium, phosphorus, and more than half of the body’s magnesium. Magnesium helps regulate calcium, supports vitamin D function, and plays an important role in bone health.

One of the most common factors associated with osteoporosis is elevated parathyroid hormone related to low vitamin D. Low magnesium can also affect parathyroid hormone. Some people have normal calcium levels but still develop severe osteoporosis, showing that bone density and bone strength are not always the same.

Magnesium deficiency is difficult to detect with a standard blood test and may go unnoticed until it becomes more severe. Chronic stress and certain medications, including prednisone and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may also affect bone health.

If you have osteoporosis, getting enough magnesium is important. Focus on magnesium-rich foods, magnesium glycinate, vitamin D, and vitamin K2 to help support healthy bones and maintain bone density.

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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