Welcome to the Restorative Longevity Podcast—your go-to place for learning how to live a long, vibrant, and active life. In this week’s episode, Chris takes a deep dive into osteoporosis—why it happens, how it’s linked to gut health, and what you can do now to avoid the medications that may do more harm than good.🦴 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why bone is living tissue—and what actually builds and breaks it down✔️ The truth about osteoblasts and osteoclasts (and why bone scans can be misleading)✔️ Why soil depletion and modern farming are quietly fueling mineral deficiencies✔️ How antacids destroy mineral absorption—and what to do if you're taking one✔️ The surprising connection between probiotics and bone density✔️ Why gut health and mineral absorption are critical for preventing bone loss✔️ The role of Vitamin D, K2, calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals like silica and boron✔️ How to choose the right kind of calcium (and what to avoid—like calcium carbonate!)✔️ The impact of collagen, strength training, and stretching on bone resilience✔️ The real story behind osteoporosis medications like Fosamax—and why they may make your bones appear stronger, while leaving them more brittle📊 Alarming Stats Chris Covers:5 billion people worldwide are nutrient-deficient68% don’t get enough iodine66% don’t get enough calciumOver 50% lack Vitamin C, riboflavin, folate, and Vitamin EMuscle loss begins at age 40—with up to 8% lost each decade📌 Must-Know Takeaways:If you’re on antacids, your body may not absorb minerals—setting you up for early bone lossBone density tests can be misleading when dead bone cells aren’t clearedProbiotics, when introduced early, can increase mineral uptake and reduce bone resorptionIt’s never too late to rebuild bone strength, but the sooner you start, the better the resultsBone health is not just for women—men are affected too (they’re just not tested as often!)💬 Bonus Topics:🟢 What real food and homemade bone broth do for bone collagen🟢 Why bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may be worth exploring—with the right practitioner🟢 How Chris uses her 25+ years of experience to stay strong and flexible at 73 years old🎙️ For more health insights, tune in to the Restorative Longevity Podcast!https://bit.ly/AIHYoutube#Osteoporosis #BoneHealth #RestorativeLongevity #ChrisMcKee #VitaminD #CalciumDeficiency #GutHealth #ProbioticsAndBones #StrengthTraining #BoneBrothForBones #TraceMinerals #HealthyAging #Osteopenia #BoneDensity #PreventOsteoporosis #AntiAgingNutrition #AchieveIntegrativeHealth #LongevityLifestyle