Elgin Chiropractic Nutrition: Gut, Bone, Chondroitin Sulfate
Osteoporosis and the gut. Two seemingly unconnected conditions may actually be connected beyond the fact that they both are internal body issues. Osteoporosis’ effect is often seen in deteriorated bone. Gut issues’ effect is often seen in digestive problems. Researchers now are discovering links between gut health and osteoporosis’ effect on bone health. Connected Chiropractic helps Elgin chiropractic patients suffering with both issues!
OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE GUT HEALTH CONNECTION
Elgin osteoporosis is very common. Gut issues are, too. Gut health modification via the use of probiotics has become more mainstream recently to address chronic diseases like autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases as well as cancer and diabetes. Now, researchers are looking at the health of the gut microbiome to deal with bone mass regulation which influences osteoporosis and osteopenia. (1) Senile osteoporosis is associated with a reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and modified microbiota. How these are linked in postmenopausal osteoporosis is yet unknown. A study that attempted to sort this out did find that there was decreased bacterial richness and diversity in postmenopausal osteoporosis with significant difference in levels of phyla and genera in gut microbiota. (2) Connected Chiropractic finds these new discoveries connecting gut health and osteoporosis helpful in planning the Elgin osteoporosis treatment plan.
DIETARY HELP FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Elgin chiropractic care of osteoporosis is multifaceted incorporating spinal manipulation by way of the gentle Cox® Technic protocols, exercise, and nutrition. Looking at osteoporosis as a condition likely encompassing the microbiota of the gut, researchers are now using dietary approaches to address osteoporosis. Nutritionally, a chondroitin sulfate/calcium complex enhanced the BMD and microstructure of the osteoporotic femur bone in a rat study. It also modified the serum bone turnover marker levels. This supplement intervention of chondroitin and calcium holds promise to potentially ease osteoporosis and related symptoms. (3) Connected Chiropractic is very familiar with the effects of chondroitin sulfate for disc health and is eager to learn more about how it may also benefit osteoporosis.
CONTACT Connected Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Paul Hugulet on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management incorporates exercise and nutrition with spinal manipulation to help back pain patients regain function.
Schedule your Elgin chiropractic appointment now. The osteoporosis and gut health connection is not a shocking connection for Connected Chiropractic. We are ready to help both!
