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

11 min · 22 de jul de 2026
Portada del episodio Osteoporosis Isn't a Calcium Deficiency (Doctors Get This Wrong)

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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? 🌟 Download Dr. Berg's Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/3SYBeVk [https://drbrg.co/3SYBeVk] Watch these next to learn more about the nutrients that support healthy bones: ▶️ https://youtu.be/89jJ1JlNZlg [https://youtu.be/89jJ1JlNZlg] ▶️ https://youtu.be/MwZ63SFmkPE [https://youtu.be/MwZ63SFmkPE] ▶️ https://youtu.be/Sn7T46fCjLE [https://youtu.be/Sn7T46fCjLE] Learn more about osteoporosis and osteopenia in this article: https://drbrg.co/4wPMFgA [https://drbrg.co/4wPMFgA] Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. 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. DATA: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3775240/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3775240/] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955286304001573 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0955286304001573] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3910342/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3910342/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12626859/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12626859/] 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. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ [https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/] YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw [https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw] Keto Recipes: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes [https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipes] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg [https://www.facebook.com/drericberg] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ [https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/] Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify [https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial] X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg [https://x.com/dr_ericberg] Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg D.C. received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a phy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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Portada del episodio The #1 Best Strategy to Burn Inner Thigh Fat

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Portada del episodio The Dr. Berg Show LIVE - November 11, 2022

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Portada del episodio The #1 Way to CLEANSE Your Colon Fast

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