20/10/2025
Osteoporosis is painful condition affecting many worldwide. Women post menopause are particularly susceptible to osteoporosis as they lose the protective properties of oestrogen post menopause if not on HRT.
When I hit menopause I requested a DEXA Scan from my GP. Thankfully the results were very good as I was exercising actively and lifting weights at the time.
Last year I had a minor injury to my ankle and used the opportunity to have another DEXA scan this time privately as I was curious to know if I had maintained my bone density. There had been sparodic episodes with no exercise and certainly I was not lifting heavy weights as I used to neither was I on HRT at the time. Again thankfully my results were in good range. Phew!
What can you do to protect your bones?
Eat a health diet including quality protein, vegetable and fruits and nuts and seeds.
If you consume dairy eat quality dairy, good cheese, organic full fat milk, and grass fed butter.
Move your body and lift heavy weights.
Ensure your Vitamin D levels are optimal and if you supplement with vitamin D and especially calcium supplement with Vitamin K2 also to ensure the calcium goes into your bones!
If you need help to put these strategies in place to support your bone health get in touch with me for a call to discuss your options.