In this video, Dr. Doug breaks down the most powerful tool for monitoring bone health beyond a DEXA scan: bone turnover markers. He explains how CTX and P1NP reflect real-time bone breakdown and building, and how using a simple ratio can show whether you’re trending anabolic or losing bone. Through drug trials and diet research, he demonstrates how these markers predict outcomes long before imaging changes. The goal is faster, smarter decision-making so you can protect and potentially improve bone density with confidence.Study Linkshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641143/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38544922/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25827453/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30635696/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39791502/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39657000/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4425157/🦴 Stronger Bones. Healthier Future.I’m Dr. Doug Lucas, and my mission is to help you protect your bones, balance your hormones, and extend your healthspan. On my channel, we focus on osteoporosis prevention, bone strength, hormones, and longevity because strong bones aren’t just about avoiding fractures. They’re the foundation for a longer, healthier life.📚 Join me for a FREE Live MasterclassWant to get your questions answered, hear real-life osteoporosis reversal stories, and learn the 5 Bone Health Mistakes to Avoid? I’ll share proven strategies to build bone density, improve bone quality, and protect your healthspan, straight from my experience as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist. 🔗 Register here for FREE: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-bone💻 The OsteoCollective A global community dedicated to bone health & longevity. Learn, connect, and take action: https://www.osteocollective.comLet's connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.lucas.18LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

In this video, Dr. Doug Lucas breaks down a recent New England Journal of Medicine study examining long-term use of the bisphosphonate zoledronate (Reclast) for fracture prevention. He explains how infrequent dosing over 10 years reduced vertebral fractures, but also highlights persistent suppression of bone turnover markers and plateauing bone density over time.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39813642/🦴 Stronger Bones. Healthier Future.I’m Dr. Doug Lucas, and my mission is to help you protect your bones, balance your hormones, and extend your healthspan. On my channel, we focus on osteoporosis prevention, bone strength, hormones, and longevity because strong bones aren’t just about avoiding fractures. They’re the foundation for a longer, healthier life.📚 Join me for a FREE Live MasterclassWant to get your questions answered, hear real-life osteoporosis reversal stories, and learn the 5 Bone Health Mistakes to Avoid? I’ll share proven strategies to build bone density, improve bone quality, and protect your healthspan, straight from my experience as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist. 🔗 Register here for FREE: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-bone💻 The OsteoCollective A global community dedicated to bone health & longevity. Learn, connect, and take action: https://www.osteocollective.comLet's connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.lucas.18LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan

Osteoporosis is often labeled as irreversible, but that claim depends on how the problem is being treated. In this video, Dr. Doug breaks down why many doctors say osteoporosis can’t be reversed, and where that perspective falls short. You’ll learn the critical difference between managing numbers with medication and addressing the root causes that influence bone density, bone quality, and fracture risk.Study Link:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbmr.3671🦴 Stronger Bones. Healthier Future.I’m Dr. Doug Lucas, and my mission is to help you protect your bones, balance your hormones, and extend your healthspan. On my channel, we focus on osteoporosis prevention, bone strength, hormones, and longevity because strong bones aren’t just about avoiding fractures. They’re the foundation for a longer, healthier life.📚 Join me for a FREE Live MasterclassWant to get your questions answered, hear real-life osteoporosis reversal stories, and learn the 5 Bone Health Mistakes to Avoid? I’ll share proven strategies to build bone density, improve bone quality, and protect your healthspan, straight from my experience as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist. 🔗 Register here for FREE: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-bone💻 The OsteoCollective A global community dedicated to bone health & longevity. Learn, connect, and take action: https://www.osteocollective.comLet's connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDougLucas/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lucas-b0243522/#osteoporosis #exercise #healthspan