About Osteoporosis

[Claire]

ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS

11. Undiagnosed celiac disease is another cause of calcium depletion of the bones. Recent blood screening data suggest that 95% of the celiacs inthe USA are undiagnosed. For those who have the condition and are undiagnosed there is malabsorption of the fat soluble minerals and vitamins, especially calcium and vitamin D (21). Adult diagnosed celiac disease is usually associated with at least some degree of reduced bone density (22). Poorly managed celiac disease is also a risk factor for osteoporosis. It appears that magnesium supplementation may be more helpful to celiac patients than calcium supplementation (9, 23). Loren Cordain has recently published a discussion of human consumption of cereal grains which delineates theproblems associated with human consumption of cereal grains, whether one has celiac disease or not (24)

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If you are concerned about bone mineralization, the above factors which interfere with calcium absorption suggest the following strategies:

1. get your fibre from fruits and vegetables, minimizing bran consumption;

2. minimize your salt intake;

3. spend regular time in the sun, or supplement with vitamin D;

4. get plenty of anti-gravity exercise;

5. ensure that your magnesium intake is adequate;

6. reduce or eliminate dairy products and eggs from your diet;

7. reduce your sugar intake;

8. avoid soft drinks;

9. avoid coffee;

10. do not smoke;

11. get tested for celiac disease.

Claire's comment here: taking 1/2 tsp of baking soda each day helps reduce acidity - acidity is the enemy of the bones. The digestion of meat depletes bone calcium. Moderate meat intake is a wise move for those with osteoporosis. Fresh vegetables juices [from a juicer] are believed to be one of the best approaches -

[jerseyangel]

Thanks again, Claire--that was so informative and is one that I'm going to print out for reference

[SurreyGirl]

ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS

Thanks Claire, Loren Cordain is brilliant. I came across his research early on and haven't looked back since. I have even contacted him about lectins.

His website is Open Original Shared Link and my start was his awesome "Cereal Grains - double edged sword" paper, it's item 26 in the Published Research section of his website.

[Claire]

Thanks Claire, Loren Cordain is brilliant. I came across his research early on and haven't looked back since. I have even contacted him about lectins.

His website is Open Original Shared Link and my start was his awesome "Cereal Grains - double edged sword" paper, it's item 26 in the Published Research section of his website.

Thanks for the site reference. I recently posted a Ron Hoggan 'excerpt' from a presentation that he gave. In that he referred to the paleolithic diet - though that was not the principal subject. The forum folks seem to have gone with the paleo aspect of the article rather than the main subject. It did generate an interesting discussion of the paleo diet. Claire