Groundbreaking research reveals the missing link for reversing osteoporosis. The hormone dehydroepiandrosterone, better known as DHEA, is an innovation in bone restoration treatments.
Osteoporosis is defined as a reduction of bone mass, or bone density, which causes the bones to become brittle and fragile. People afflicted with osteoporosis are at increased risk of a range of fractures, including fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.
Fractures associated with osteoporosis are very serious. Mortality rates one year after hip and spine fractures have been reported to be as high as 30 percent.
It is common knowledge that calcium and vitamin D work together to help prevent osteoporosis. But it's not enough. Many people, despite appropriate supplementation, still end up with a fracture. Something is missing! That something might be DHEA.
DHEA...The Missing Link?
Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA, is a steroid hormone responsible for maintaining muscle mass, supporting metabolism, and strengthening the immune system. Many experts, myself included, consider it to be a true anti-aging hormone. Exciting groundbreaking research has revealed a new function for DHEA...preventing the lose of bone mineral density.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied DHEA replacement therapy in older adults to determine its effects on bone mineral density.
A randomized clinical trial was conducted in which elderly men and women took 50 mg/day of an oral DHEA supplements or placebo. Participants also supplemented with vitamin D and calcium. The researchers measured bone mineral density, DHEA levels, and markers of bone loss.
Although no significant difference was seen in the male subjects, the women taking DHEA experienced significant increases in bone mineral density when compared to those taking the placebo. Additionally, everyone taking DHEA showed improvements in blood levels of testosterone and estrogen.
Note: optimizing levels of all steroid hormones is believed by some aging specialists to provide many health benefits.
Discuss with your doctor about adding DHEA to your treatment strategy. It just might be your missing link to reversing osteoporosis. Take this seriously! Remember, fractures from osteoporosis can kill. Make sure your treatment strategy goes beyond the basic calcium and vitamin D supplements.
The next section highlights additional nutrients you should consider.
Beyond the Basics
Besides calcium, the following minerals are also needed to preserve and protect bone mineral density. In order to reverse osteoporosis, consider adding to your daily regimen:
1. Magnesium -- suggested dose is 500 mg/day or half the dose of calcium.
2. Silicon -- suggested dose is 5 mg/day.
3. Boron -- suggested dose is 3 mg/day.
4. Collagen -- increases bone strength, take 300 mg/day.
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