Bone Coach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - Joining us today to discuss hypertension, cardiovascular health, and the power of isometrics is Mark Young, CEO of Zona Health. With 45% of the population affected by hypertension, Mark is on a mission to make proactive, science-backed interventions more accessible.

Since joining Zona Health in 2016, he’s led the charge to bring the Zona Plus, a handheld cardiovascular conditioning tool, into households everywhere. The company is currently undergoing FDA clinical trials to further validate its work in lowering blood pressure. Mark blends business vision with a deep commitment to preventative wellness, helping people take control of their heart health through simple, evidence-driven tools.

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0:00 - Episode start

2:47 - Introducing today’s guest, Mark Young of Zona Health

3:39 - Mark shares his unexpected path to becoming CEO

7:21 - What hypertension really is and why it matters for adults 50–70+, including those with osteopenia or osteoporosis

11:46 - Other major causes of high blood pressure beyond aging

17:59 - Mark debunks the “salt causes hypertension” myth and explains how sugar—not real salt—drives sodium retention

23:36 - Why table salt isn’t real salt and how it differs from mineral salts

25:37 - What the Zona Plus device is and how isometric training works

30:08 - The deeper science: nitric oxide activation, sodium–potassium release, and how this improves vascular flexibility

34:44 - Where to find the Zona Plus device and how to use the Bone Coach discount

37:34 - Where listeners can connect with Mark Young

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Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/trying-to-prevent-osteoporosis-this-calcium-mistake-could-raise-your-blood-pressure-w-mark-young-zona-health-zona-plus-hypertension-cardiovascular-health-isometrics

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