The Dr. Hyman Show

How Inflammation Drives Osteoporosis

Jul 29, 2022

Dr. Todd LePine, an integrative functional medicine expert, and Dr. David Ludwig, an endocrinologist from Boston Children’s Hospital, delve into the surprising link between inflammation and osteoporosis. They debunk myths about calcium's role in bone health, arguing that chronic inflammation and lifestyle factors significantly influence bone density. The conversation highlights the importance of diet, exercise, and gut health while reassessing the risks of excessive dairy consumption. Listeners will discover actionable strategies to strengthen bones at any age.

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Osteoporosis Uncovered: The Inflammation Connection

23min

Reassessing Calcium Needs and Bone Health

2min

Milk Myths and Health Risks

10min

Reevaluating Bone Health: Calcium and Vitamin D

8min

Exploring Health Resources and Community Support

2min

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Osteoporosis is very common, especially as we age, but it doesn’t have to be the life-threatening risk that currently it is. We’ve been led to believe that getting enough calcium is the key to healthy bones. In truth, your bone health is determined by your diet, gut health and nutrient absorption, physical activity levels, muscle mass, and more.

I talk with Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. David Ludwig, and Dhru Purohit about the myths surrounding bone health and why it’s important to take steps to strengthen your bones at every age.

Dr. Todd LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is board certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine certified practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders.

David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist and researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital. He holds the rank of Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Ludwig is codirector of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center and founder of the Optimal Weight for Life program, one of the country’s oldest and largest clinics for the care of overweight children. For more than 25 years, Dr. Ludwig has studied the effects of dietary composition on metabolism, body weight, and risk for chronic disease. Described as an “obesity warrior” by Time Magazine, Dr. Ludwig has fought for fundamental policy changes to improve the food environment.

Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, The Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30 million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

Dr. Todd LePine

Dr. David Ludwig

Dhru Purohit