Still losing bone even though you’re taking calcium?
Struggling with bloating, IBS, or digestive issues alongside osteoporosis?
Wondering if your gut could be quietly impacting your bone density?
Then this episode is for you.
I sat down with gut health specialist and HealthyGut.com founder Steven Wright, who overcame severe IBS after years of navigating both conventional and alternative medicine, and we explored the connection between gut health and bone remodeling.
We discuss how poor digestion, low stomach acid, microbiome imbalance, chronic inflammation, and low levels of the short-chain fatty acid butyrate may contribute to bone loss, and the foundational steps that may help restore balance.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Episode Start
02:00 – Steven’s IBS Story & Breaking Point
05:28 – The Specific Carbohydrate Diet
09:09 – The Gut-Bone Health Connection
10:00 – Microbiome & Bone Remodeling
12:51 – Stomach Acid & Mineral Absorption
16:53 – Short Chain Fatty Acids Explained
18:00 – Butyrate & Chronic Disease
21:33 – Carnivore & Vegan Diet Risks
24:29 – Why Probiotics Aren’t Enough
25:30 – Why Butyrate May Be Missing
27:57 – Tributyrin Explained
35:12 – Step-by-Step Gut Optimization
38:16 – Where to Find/Connect with Steven Wright
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About the guest
Joining us today to explore the connection between osteoporosis and gut health and a little-known fatty acid that impacts your bones, digestion, and overall health is Steven Wright.
Steven Wright is a health engineer, a graduate of the Kalish Functional Medicine Institute, and a gut health specialist. After spending nearly $400,000 on his own healing journey, exploring everything from conventional medicine to alternative therapies, he’s made it his mission to help others navigate their path to better health.
He is the founder of HealthyGut.com and lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife, Shay, and their two dogs.
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