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I reversed osteoporosis without drugs

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 26 8:42am | Replies (357)

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Beyond the DEXA scan, what other tests did Dr. McCormic recommend?
Thanks!
I see the endocrinologist in March.

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Here is what he says:

Basic core tests include:

Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Vitamin D (25(OH) D)
Urine pH - morning
Urine Calcium - either a calcium to creatinine ratio or a 24 hour urine calcium test
Celiac profile - consisting of anti-tissue transglutaminase and antigliadin antibodies.
Some form of bone resorption marker (NTX, CTX or DPD)

Minimal supplementation should include:

Multivitamin - mineral
Calcium - 1000-1200mg/day
Magnesium 500-600mg/day
Vitamin D3, 1000-2000 IU/day
Vitamin K - 1mg/day or more
Antioxidant supplement, broad spectrum product
Fish oil, 2-3 grams/daily
Flaxseed meal, 2-4 tbsp/day
Probiotics, 3-20 billion viable cells/day