Is your gut health affecting your bone density?
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Most people think osteoporosis is only about calcium and hormones. But research now shows your gut microbiome plays a powerful role in bone remodeling, immune balance, inflammation, and nutrient absorption.
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Roshini Raj, board-certified gastroenterologist and author of Gut Renovation, about the gut-bone connection and how your microbiome impacts bone strength, aging, immunity, and overall health.
We discuss short-chain fatty acids, fiber intake, inflammation, sleep, stress, and why gut health may be a missing piece in osteoporosis prevention.
If you want to understand how improving your microbiome can support bone density and long-term resilience, this episode is for you.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Roshini Raj and the microbiome
06:54 – Surprising microbiome research findings
11:02 – How gut health impacts bone remodeling
14:09 – The role of fiber as a prebiotic
19:01 – Why most Americans are fiber-deficient
23:29 – Practical steps to improve your microbiome
27:44 – Microbiome age versus chronological age
31:50 – The future of probiotics and disease prevention
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About the guest
Joining us today to discuss gut health, the microbiome, and their impact on bone health and overall wellness is Dr. Roshini Raj, MD.
Dr. Raj is a board-certified gastroenterologist, Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, TODAY Show contributor, and author of Gut Renovation. A graduate of Harvard College and NYU School of Medicine, she is also the founder of TULA Skincare and YayDay, a digestive health supplement company.
Dr. Raj is a frequent medical expert on major media outlets including TODAY, CNN, Fox News, The View, and The Doctors, and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Health Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. She is passionate about helping people improve their health through a better understanding of the gut microbiome.
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