Auburn Osteoporosis and the Gut-Bone Axis
The gut-BONE connection? Yes! The gut is tied to a myriad of body functions with the term “gut-brain” connection likely being more recognizable. The gut-bone connection – “gut-bone axis” as one article refers to it - is garnering attention. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. sees Auburn chiropractic patients with bone issues like osteoporosis, so this topic is quite relevant.
HOW ARE THE BONE AND GUT CONNECTED?
This issue of gut-bone connection has grown such that Osteoporosis and Bone Research Academy of the Royal Osteoporosis Society met in October 2020. This assembly reviewed past, present, and future research projects regarding the interplay of diet, medication-use, immune development, health and lifestyle and the function of the human gut microbiota as they influence bone development in youth and bone maintenance and decline in more mature folks. The helpful use of oral probiotics to possibly slow bone turnover and stop bone loss was highlighted, also. (1)
HOW IS THE GUT-BONE CONNECTION RELATED TO OSTEOPOROSIS?
As the most common metabolic skeletal disease, osteoporosis impacts many people, men and women, due to its weakening of the skeletal structure resulting in bone loss. Any distress of the gut microbiota can disturb the bone remodeling balance and affect bone metabolism. (2) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. aims to help our Auburn chiropractic patients avert and/or treat osteoporosis.
TREATING OSTEOPOROSIS
The occurrence of postmenopausal osteoporosis has increased recently along with the swiftly aging global population. Addressing the “gut-bone axis” was described as a balance of hormones, immunity, nutrient metabolism, gut microbiota metabolites, and intestinal permeability. (3) Using traditional Chinese medicine’s Qing’e Pills was shown to regulate intestinal flora to enhance postmenopausal osteoporosis by increasing bone mineral density, altering gut microbiota, and positively influencing inflammatory factors. (4) A polyphenols-rich vinegar extract was found helpful in controlling blood glucose and lipidemia in diabetic rats as well as decreaing inflammation, increasing short chain fatty acid content, and reestablishing gut microbiota. (5) Ask Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. about the positive impact of treating the vagal nerve origin in the gut to influence the gut. A big topic for another article, the vagus nerve - being the longest cranial nerve in the body that regulates gut function as well as helps in the control of cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and immune systems – responds to treatment. (6) Interesting and effective! The options for dealing with the “gut-bone axis” and possibly preventing osteoporosis expand! Bone nutrition is important.
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Make your Auburn chiropractic appointment today. Are they connected? They sure are! The more researchers look into it, the more alive the “gut-bone axis” becomes and the more ways to address its influence expand. Gut problems? Osteoporosis? Back pain? Bring them to Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.!
