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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in San Diego

44 holistic practitioners in San Diego who can help with Osteoporosis & Bone Health. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

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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)

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Practitioners in San Diego for Osteoporosis & Bone Health

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Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi, ND·ND, Naturopathic physician

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San Diego, CA (multiple locations: SD, Temecula, Encinitas)

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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Treatment in San Diego

Gabriel's Approach to Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Recommended Treatments

Key Supplements

Key Lab Markers

Fullscript Protocol

Standard Process

Practitioners in San Diego for Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Oasis Health and Medicine

House of Aesthetix

Accelerate Health Clinics

Nowak Aesthetics

Oasis Health and Medicine

UC San Diego Health Apheresis

UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine

Advanced Functional Medicine

Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine

Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine

Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture

San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine

San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine

Luma Health

San Diego Family Acupuncture

Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine

Pacific Pearl Acupuncture

Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Pacific Pearl Acupuncture

South Bay Acupuncture

Bastyr University Clinic San Diego

Bastyr University Clinic San Diego

Grace Aguirre Nutrition

San Diego Integrative Spine Center

Nourish Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness

Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness

Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care

Dr. David Daily Integrative Health

Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care

Dr. David Daily Integrative Health

Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine

FIX Medical Group

Aerovi Studio

Reiki of San Diego

R3 Stem Cell

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