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Can These 2 Supplements Help REBUILD Bone After Menopause? Doctor Explains

Jul 8, 2025
Women face significant bone density loss after menopause. Discover how Resveratrol and Equol supplements might help rebuild bone health. Recent studies reveal these compounds can lower bone resorption markers and potentially improve bone mineral density. Dr. Doug discusses their practical application for women not on hormone replacement therapy, examining other relevant soy isoflavones too. He also highlights the vital difference between supplement effects and traditional hormone therapy. Empower yourself with insights into improving bone health!
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Rapid Bone Loss After Menopause

  • Postmenopausal women can lose up to 3% bone density annually, which is rapid and concerning.
  • Resveratrol and Equol drew attention because they have estrogenic activity and other pathways that could affect bone.
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Why Resveratrol Is Compelling

  • Resveratrol is a polyphenol with mild estrogen receptor activity and effects on sirtuins and mitochondria.
  • It also reduces inflammation, making it a plausible longevity and bone-support compound.
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Equol Depends On Your Microbiome

  • Equol is produced by gut bacteria from soy isoflavones and acts as an estrogen receptor beta agonist.
  • Its effect depends on a person's microbiome ability to convert daidzein into equol.
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