Osteoporosis Causes

Osteoporosis Causes

In Episode #3 of the Bone Coach Podcast, we’re talking about the causes of osteoporosis and what you can do to stop or prevent further bone loss.

We’re going to define osteoporosis, talk about peak bone mass, we’ll explore what causes osteoporosis (both primary and secondary causes), and discuss important lab tests and resources.

The topics we discuss include:

  • Osteoporosis definition
  • Understanding peak bone mass
  • Primary & Secondary Osteoporosis
  • Estrogen and postmenopausal bone loss
  • Medications that can damage bone including Glucocorticoids, SSRI’s, antacids, and more.
  • Gastrointestinal diseases including Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
  • Autoimmune disease including: Celiac Disease, Ankylosing...
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