The Dr. Hyman Show Exclusive Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive: Osteoporosis Part II
Aug 2, 2022
Explore the essential role of prenatal vitamin D in enhancing bone health for newborns, particularly highlighting benefits for winter-born infants. Delve into how lifestyle choices, including diet and smoking, significantly influence bone density and osteoporosis risk. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and exercise while advocating for medical guidance to maintain optimal bone health. Discover valuable insights that could change how we approach osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
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Prenatal Bone Health
- Prenatal vitamin D intake, especially during winter births, significantly increases neonatal bone content.
- Preterm babies have a higher risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis due to rapid calcium accumulation in the final weeks of gestation.
Stimulant Impact on Bone Density
- Children using ADHD stimulants for six months or more showed 4% lower bone density in the lumbar spine and femoral neck.
- This reduced bone density increases the lifetime risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
Smoking and Bone Health
- Smoking increases osteoporosis risk, advances menopause in women, and contains cadmium, a bone-damaging toxin.
- Nicotine, found in tobacco, inhibits bone formation and estrogen levels, impacting bone density.