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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in San Antonio
13 holistic practitioners in San Antonio who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
13 Practitioners
2 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Gabriel treats osteoporosis as REVERSIBLE in many cases, not inevitable bone loss requiring bisphosphonates. Bone is LIVING tissue, constantly remodeling (osteoblasts build, osteoclasts break down—balance determines density). Bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva) STOP bone remodeling (poison osteoclasts...
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Key Supplements
- Calcium 1000-1200mg/day (FOOD sources better than supplements—see diet, if supplement: calcium citrate or hydroxyapatite, split doses, take with meals, avoid calcium carbonate—poorly absorbed), Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU/day (CRITICAL—without D3, calcium not absorbed, optimal level 60-80 ng/mL for bone health—most need high dose), Vitamin K2 MK-7 200-300mcg/day (CRITICAL—directs calcium to bones, OUT of arteries, most important and most overlooked, synergy with D3), Magnesium 400-600mg/day (cofactor for bone formation, most people deficient—glycinate, citrate, or malate form), Boron 3-6mg/day (improves calcium/magnesium metabolism, increases estrogen), Strontium Citrate 680mg/day (increases bone density—but controversial, reduces fracture risk, take separately from calcium, European approval, not FDA approved in US), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (collagen synthesis—bone matrix), Collagen Peptides 10-20g/day (bone matrix—especially Type I collagen), Silica (bamboo extract) 40mg/day (bone formation), Vitamin A 5000-10000 IU (bone health—but don't megadose, too much impairs bones), Zinc 15-30mg (bone formation), Copper 1-2mg (collagen cross-linking, bone strength), Manganese 5-10mg (bone formation), Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory, bone health), Ipriflavone 600mg/day (soy isoflavone—prevents bone loss, especially post-menopausal women), DHEA 25-50mg (if low on labs—hormone precursor), Bioidentical hormones if appropriate (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone—work with doctor, protect bones)
Key Lab Markers
- Bone density scan (DEXA scan—measures BMD in spine, hip, wrist, T-score: >-1 normal, -1 to -2.5 osteopenia, <-2.5 osteoporosis, Z-score compares to age-matched), Repeat every 1-2 years (track progress), Comprehensive metabolic panel (calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, kidney function), 25-OH Vitamin D (optimal 60-80 ng/mL for bones—most people <30, need supplementation), Parathyroid hormone (PTH—if elevated, causes bone loss, check if high calcium or low vitamin D), Bone turnover markers: CTX or NTx (bone resorption—breakdown, high = losing bone), P1NP or Osteocalcin (bone formation—building), ratio shows balance, can track every 3-6 months (faster than DEXA—guides treatment), Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4—hyperthyroidism causes bone loss, hypothyroidism affects metabolism), Sex hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA-S, FSH (post-menopausal women—low estrogen causes bone loss), Men: testosterone (low causes bone loss), 24-hour urine calcium (hypercalciuria—losing calcium in urine, causes: high sodium, excess protein, idiopathic), Magnesium RBC, Zinc, Vitamin K (if available), Celiac antibodies (if GI symptoms—malabsorption causes osteoporosis), Comprehensive stool test (if malabsorption suspected—affects nutrient uptake), CBC, Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP—chronic inflammation breaks down bone), Homocysteine (high associated with fractures), Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (bone formation marker), FRAX score (10-year fracture risk calculator—guides treatment decisions)
Practitioners in San Antonio for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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#1
93.5GPS
Institute for Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Jacob Torres, Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C·Dr. Jacob Torres (Founder), Dr. Jacee Wells, Sara Marshall PA-C
4.8(156)
San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine Consultation
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93GPS
Integrative Family Medicine of San Antonio
VerifiedDr. Simone Norris·Founder Dr. Simone Norris, Multi-disciplinary team
4.8(147)
18720 Stone Oak Parkway, Suite #201, San Antonio, TX 78258
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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(210) 908-5943#3
92.5GPS
Comprehensive Chiropractic & Osteopathy
VerifiedDr. Aimee Oliver, DO·DO, Chiropractic and Osteopathy specialist
4.8(114)
San Antonio, TX 78209
Chiropractic CareFunctional Medicine Consultation
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91.5GPS
Stone Oak Women's Center
VerifiedDr. Michelle Harden·Women's health and functional medicine specialist
4.7(142)
Stone Oak area, San Antonio, TX
Functional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncturehormone therapy
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90.5GPS
San Antonio Functional Medicine
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Functional Medicine certified
4.7(98)
San Antonio, TX 78230
Functional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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90GPS
Root Causes
VerifiedDr. Derek W. Guillory, MD·MD, Functional and Holistic Medicine specialist
4.7(89)
San Antonio, TX 78212
Functional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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89GPS
San Antonio Integrative Psychiatry
VerifiedDr. Michael Garcia, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.6(76)
San Antonio, TX 78209
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnutritional counseling
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88.5GPS
San Antonio Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Yun Lee, LAc·LAc, NCCAOM Diplomate
4.7(83)
San Antonio, TX 78230
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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88GPS
San Antonio Biological Dental
Dr. Jennifer Martinez, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member
4.6(87)
San Antonio, TX 78212
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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87.5GPS
Vital Life Wellness - San Antonio
Vital Life Team·Functional medicine primary care team
4.6(84)
San Antonio, TX 78232
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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87.5GPS
San Antonio Healing Center
VerifiedMaria Lopez, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing certified
4.7(71)
San Antonio, TX 78212
energy healingsound therapy
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