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Osteoporosis and Melatonin
I’m reading research that indicates using Melatonin helps to build bone. Indications are that using 1mg nightly improves density at the Femoral Neck, and 3mg nightly improves density in the Lumbar Spine. Searching the archives, I see other members have made passing comments about Melatonin to improve bone density. If something so simple and inexpensive helps, it would be a blessing to so many who are dealing with Osteoporosis, or who have been diagnosed as Osteopenic.
- Melatonin improves bone mineral density at the femoral neck in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: a randomized controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26036434/
- Melatonin Osteoporosis Prevention Study (MOPS) https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01152580
Does anyone have specific experience with this?
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Also, I'm going to restart walking with my weighted vest. (Might ask your doctor if one is okay for you.)
Walk briskly: Stay at 3.1–3.7 mph, or aim for at least 120 steps per minute for at least 30 minutes, 3–5 times per week
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@nightsky I’m curious whether you’ve ever had a DEXA Scan performed to ascertain whether you have osteoporosis or not? Your plan you posted sounds healthy but will any of it prevent your body from reabsorbing bone, which is what occurs in osteoporosis. Calcium metabolism modifiers and Bisphosphonate derivatives; bind to hydroxyapatite crystals in bone and inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption; decreases mineral release and collagen or matrix breakdown in bone. Sorry to get so technical but my concern for you is are you doing yourself harm by avoiding this class of medication hoping that your regime works in the long run? Here is a site that may add to your knowledge regarding on-medication of osteoporosis. https://www.healthline.com/health/osteoporosis-alternative-treatments
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1 ReactionThank you for the link and your concern. 🙂 Of course! The most recent DEXA scan results deemed my hip region had improved from a diagnosis of osteoporosis to osteopenia.
Despite one lumbar vertebra's bone mass decrease, the overall average of the lumbar region's bone mass increased. Therefore, my endocrinologist diagnosed the lumbar region as showing osteopenia, rather than the previous diagnosis of osteoporosis.
I'm targeting the spine's health through nutrition and exercise (e.g., physical therapy, pH water). I plan to try switching to a low-acid coffee, as well, for my spinal health. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8408322/
Thank you for your concern and link, which I scanned. It mentions vitamin K, which I used to take; however, it's not safe for everyone. I love Tai Chi and wish classes were offered in my area, so I may try online classes.
I've read much research and own many books about bone health. As you know, the pharmaceutical industry is a wealthy, powerful lobbying force with a profit agenda. (One of my relatives worked in the industry.)
In my experience, from my teens until my 60s, numerous doctors continued to refill unnecessary thyroid hormone prescriptions. After my research revealed that thyroid hormone medications, even if they did not cause out-of-range hormone levels, could deplete bone mass, I asked an endocrinologist to monitor me as I stopped taking them. The results were fantastic. 🙂
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1 ReactionHi nightsky,
You might consider adding organic chicory root to your morning coffee blend. Not only does it reduce the acidity, chicory root is a premier source of inulin, a prebiotic rich with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Chicory will enhance the flavor of your morning cup, help digestion, and make it easier for the body to extract all that bone-building goodness from your diet.
Worth a try! ☕️
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