Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
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Co-Founders, Morphus, Inc.
Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #147: Reverse Osteoporosis with Proven Midlife Strategies with Dr. Doug Lucas
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In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause Educator, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, goes deep into what works to prevent and reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis in perimenopause and menopause. Her guest, Dr. Doug Lucas, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon who now specializes in osteoporosis treatment. He is the founder of Optimal Human Health MD and Pima Bioidentical and creator of the Osteo Collective.
Topics Covered:
- Why women are more susceptible to bone loss and fractures during menopause.
- The connection between hormones, bone density, and bone quality.
- Prevention strategies beyond conventional medicine include lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation.
- The importance of protein and proper nutrition for bone health, and why the "skinny over strong" mindset doesn't support bone health.
- It is vital to test bone density early with DEXA, REMS Ultrasound, and Quantitative CT to understand how bone quality changes over time.
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