Thank you so much. I broke my spine at the age of 43. They gave me a 30% change to walk again. And I did! They found out that I have ostheoprosis caused by servere lack of vitamin D. Over the last 5 years I tried a plant based diet for several other health reasons. But I keep falling of the wagon. Social pressure ist very high here in Germany. Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope it gives me the motivation to keep going this time. I never knew ostheoprosis could be reversed. Thanks
This is very helpful. I also wanted to ask you about the trabecular bone score. Do you recommend having this test and if so, can you explain how you read results in comparison to the DEXA score. Thank you for your input.
The Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) is basically an extra layer of info you can get from your standard DEXA scan. While DEXA primarily measures bone density, TBS dives deeper into bone quality, particularly the microarchitecture of the bone. It’s kind of like looking at the structure of the bone, not just how dense it is. Now, should you get it? TBS is super helpful, especially if you're at higher risk for fractures but have a normal or near-normal DEXA score. It’s also useful if you have conditions like diabetes or are taking long-term steroids-situations where your bones might be weaker than the DEXA alone suggests. Reading TBS results is pretty straightforward: a higher TBS means better bone quality, while a lower TBS indicates weaker bone structure, even if your DEXA score seems okay. It’s not a replacement for DEXA, though; it’s meant to work alongside it to give a fuller picture of your fracture risk. So, if you’re dealing with specific risk factors or your doctor wants a more detailed view of your bone health, TBS can be a worthwhile test!
@ thank you as always for taking the time to explain this to me. I am scheduled to get one at my request. My doctor never even heard of it. The reason I wanted it is because I have been on thyroid medication for 45 years and I am concerned it has changed my bone quality. I am 64 years old and have been on a Whole Foods plant-based diet for the past five years and I have osteopenia and borderline osteoporosis in my lower spine. However, I have been doing weight-bearing exercises and really trying to improve that condition but it’s very difficult since I’ve been dealing with a herniated disc with nerve impingement that creates sciatica, even though I am trying very consistently to do 4 to 5 days a week of weight-bearing exercises. Thanks again.
I hate weight bearing exercises. They are so boring to me. I started to wear a weighted vest while I walk. How do you feel about these vests and getting the results I need. I have Osteopenia.
Hi Darlene, my understanding is that this Dr recommends Vit B12, Vit D and vitamin K2 as a regular supplement. I’ve recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and I’m doing a lot of research. Most responsible Drs I’ve listened to recommend Vitamin D and vitamin K2 especially for osteoporosis and to get your calcium from your diet, especially leafy greens etc. Where the vitamin B12 comes into play here is especially if you are vegan or vegetarian, vitamin B12 is particularly important to supplement because it’s not usually available in a plant based or vegetarian diet. It’s an important vitamin for overall good health. Hope this helps answer your question or others may correct me if my understanding of Dr Laurie’s recommendations aren’t correct.
Adding vitamin K2 to your vitamin D supplement can be helpful, especially if you’re on a plant-based diet. Here’s why: Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which is great for your bones, but vitamin K2 ensures that this calcium gets directed to the right places (like your bones) and stays out of areas it shouldn’t be (like your arteries). Pairing the two can help optimize bone and heart health. If you’re fully plant-based, your diet may not include many natural sources of K2, which are often found in animal products. Fermented foods like natto, sauerkraut, or other fermented veggies have some K2, but if these aren’t regulars in your diet, a K2 supplement can be a good addition to your vitamin D routine. Always check with your healthcare provider to see if this combo makes sense for you! 🌱
If your parathyroid hormone (PTH) is on the higher end of normal, there are a few things you can try to bring it down. (or this might have been normal for you at that moment in time) First off, check your vitamin D levels-low vitamin D is a common reason for higher PTH. More sunlight, fortified foods, or supplements (if your doctor approves) can help here. Calcium is another key player. Make sure you’re getting enough from foods like leafy greens or fortified plant-based milk; your body needs it to help regulate PTH. Staying well-hydrated can also make a difference, since dehydration can nudge PTH levels up. And try to limit foods high in phosphorus, like sodas and processed meats, as they can indirectly affect PTH levels. If your levels stay high, it’s best to have a chat with your doctor. They might suggest more tests to get a clearer picture. Sometimes, high PTH can be linked to other issues that need a closer look. Keep making those small changes and see how it goes-you've got this! 🌞💧🌿
Yes, there is evidence suggesting that testosterone therapy may improve bone density and potentially reverse some effects of osteoporosis in men with low testosterone. Testosterone plays a significant role in bone health, and its deficiency is linked to increased osteoporosis risk. Studies show that testosterone replacement can enhance bone mineral density (BMD), particularly in the lumbar spine, in men with hypogonadism or low testosterone levels
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Thank you so much. I broke my spine at the age of 43. They gave me a 30% change to walk again. And I did! They found out that I have ostheoprosis caused by servere lack of vitamin D. Over the last 5 years I tried a plant based diet for several other health reasons. But I keep falling of the wagon. Social pressure ist very high here in Germany. Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope it gives me the motivation to keep going this time. I never knew ostheoprosis could be reversed. Thanks
Wishing you resilience and support in your journey!
This is very helpful. I also wanted to ask you about the trabecular bone score. Do you recommend having this test and if so, can you explain how you read results in comparison to the DEXA score. Thank you for your input.
The Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) is basically an extra layer of info you can get from your standard DEXA scan. While DEXA primarily measures bone density, TBS dives deeper into bone quality, particularly the microarchitecture of the bone. It’s kind of like looking at the structure of the bone, not just how dense it is.
Now, should you get it? TBS is super helpful, especially if you're at higher risk for fractures but have a normal or near-normal DEXA score. It’s also useful if you have conditions like diabetes or are taking long-term steroids-situations where your bones might be weaker than the DEXA alone suggests.
Reading TBS results is pretty straightforward: a higher TBS means better bone quality, while a lower TBS indicates weaker bone structure, even if your DEXA score seems okay. It’s not a replacement for DEXA, though; it’s meant to work alongside it to give a fuller picture of your fracture risk.
So, if you’re dealing with specific risk factors or your doctor wants a more detailed view of your bone health, TBS can be a worthwhile test!
@ thank you as always for taking the time to explain this to me. I am scheduled to get one at my request. My doctor never even heard of it. The reason I wanted it is because I have been on thyroid medication for 45 years and I am concerned it has changed my bone quality. I am 64 years old and have been on a Whole Foods plant-based diet for the past five years and I have osteopenia and borderline osteoporosis in my lower spine. However, I have been doing weight-bearing exercises and really trying to improve that condition but it’s very difficult since I’ve been dealing with a herniated disc with nerve impingement that creates sciatica, even though I am trying very consistently to do 4 to 5 days a week of weight-bearing exercises. Thanks again.
I hate weight bearing exercises. They are so boring to me. I started to wear a weighted vest while I walk. How do you feel about these vests and getting the results I need. I have Osteopenia.
If I understood you correctly, there are 3 supplements you normally recommend, but I am not sure which 3?
1. B12
2. Vit D
3. CALCIUM?
Hi Darlene, my understanding is that this Dr recommends Vit B12, Vit D and vitamin K2 as a regular supplement. I’ve recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis and I’m doing a lot of research. Most responsible Drs I’ve listened to recommend Vitamin D and vitamin K2 especially for osteoporosis and to get your calcium from your diet, especially leafy greens etc. Where the vitamin B12 comes into play here is especially if you are vegan or vegetarian, vitamin B12 is particularly important to supplement because it’s not usually available in a plant based or vegetarian diet. It’s an important vitamin for overall good health. Hope this helps answer your question or others may correct me if my understanding of Dr Laurie’s recommendations aren’t correct.
Does the k2 need to be added to the vit d supplement?
Adding vitamin K2 to your vitamin D supplement can be helpful, especially if you’re on a plant-based diet. Here’s why:
Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which is great for your bones, but vitamin K2 ensures that this calcium gets directed to the right places (like your bones) and stays out of areas it shouldn’t be (like your arteries). Pairing the two can help optimize bone and heart health.
If you’re fully plant-based, your diet may not include many natural sources of K2, which are often found in animal products. Fermented foods like natto, sauerkraut, or other fermented veggies have some K2, but if these aren’t regulars in your diet, a K2 supplement can be a good addition to your vitamin D routine.
Always check with your healthcare provider to see if this combo makes sense for you! 🌱
@DrLaurieMarbas I eat a 1/4 cup of kimchi or kraut every day 🙂 would this suffice?
If your Parathyroid is on the normal high, how do you bring it back to the Normal level.
If your parathyroid hormone (PTH) is on the higher end of normal, there are a few things you can try to bring it down. (or this might have been normal for you at that moment in time)
First off, check your vitamin D levels-low vitamin D is a common reason for higher PTH. More sunlight, fortified foods, or supplements (if your doctor approves) can help here. Calcium is another key player. Make sure you’re getting enough from foods like leafy greens or fortified plant-based milk; your body needs it to help regulate PTH.
Staying well-hydrated can also make a difference, since dehydration can nudge PTH levels up. And try to limit foods high in phosphorus, like sodas and processed meats, as they can indirectly affect PTH levels.
If your levels stay high, it’s best to have a chat with your doctor. They might suggest more tests to get a clearer picture. Sometimes, high PTH can be linked to other issues that need a closer look.
Keep making those small changes and see how it goes-you've got this! 🌞💧🌿
Does the Healing Kitchen program require us to be on Facebook?
Not at all. All meetings are via zoom and recorded for you. www.drmarbas.com/the-healing-kitchen
Thank you. @@DrLaurieMarbas
Is it implied, therefore, that if a man could “replenish” testosterone, that his osteoporosis would begin to reverse?
Yes, there is evidence suggesting that testosterone therapy may improve bone density and potentially reverse some effects of osteoporosis in men with low testosterone. Testosterone plays a significant role in bone health, and its deficiency is linked to increased osteoporosis risk. Studies show that testosterone replacement can enhance bone mineral density (BMD), particularly in the lumbar spine, in men with hypogonadism or low testosterone levels
@@DrLaurieMarbas Thank you. This gives me hope.