Celiac.com 01/02/2020 - Osteoporosis is the 11th leading cause of death. 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men is affected.  
We sometimes think of our bones like the walls in a room - they hold things up but we consider them rather inert.  On the contrary, our bones are very much alive, constantly remodeling themselves by getting rid of old bone cells and rebuilding with new bone cells.  Further, healthy bones are needed for immune function since all our red and white blood cells are made in the marrow of our bones.
There are some drugs available to “treat” osteoporosis but they are laden with side effects.  Some are even cancerous.
In Nutrition Reviews 2007, a study report titled “Osteoporosis and Inflammation” revealed that inflammation triggers the shift from healthy bon...

Celiac.com 06/06/2023 - Celiac disease, osteopenia  and osteoporosis are conditions that have been found to be connected. A research team recently described celiac disease-induced osteoporosis in an attempt to enlighten new and lesser-known aspects, including the influence of the intestinal microbiome and sex-related differences, on bone health. 
The team included Lisa Lungaro, Francesca Manza, Anna Costanzini, Marianna Barbalinardo, Denis Gentili, Fabio Caputo, Matteo Guarino, Giorgio Zoli, Umberto Volta, Roberto De Giorgio, and Giacomo Caio.
They are variously affiliated with the Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara in Ferrara, Italy; the National Research Council, Institute for the Study of Nanostructured Materials (CNR-ISMN) in Bologna, Italy; t...

Celiac.com 11/20/2023 - Celiac disease and osteoporosis are known to be linked due to several interrelated factors. We recently did an article on the role of celiac disease in the development of skeletal alterations in patients with osteoporosis. In addition to the connections mentioned in that article, here are some additional connections between these two conditions:
Malabsorption of Nutrients: Celiac disease, particularly when untreated or undiagnosed, can lead to damage in the small intestine. This damage impairs the absorption of various essential nutrients, including calcium and vitamin D. These nutrients are crucial for maintaining healthy bones. The malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D can contribute to the development of osteoporosis.
Chronic Inflammation: Celiac...

Celiac.com 06/05/2025 - Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and more prone to fractures, is a major health concern for people with celiac disease. Since fragile bones can lead to serious injuries, it is important to know when to start checking bone health in individuals with this autoimmune condition. This study aimed to find the best age to begin screening for osteoporosis among adults with celiac disease, helping doctors catch problems early and offer treatments that could prevent fractures.
How the Study Was Designed
Researchers carried out a cross-sectional study, which means they collected data from a large group of people at a single point in time. The participants were adults with newly diagnosed celiac disease who visited a specialized center between...