Gut Health

An Overlooked Driver of Osteoporosis

A balanced gut microbiome may strengthen bones by improving nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation—two major factors in osteoporosis risk.
An Overlooked Driver of Osteoporosis
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Zena le Roux
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You may not feel it, but an imbalanced gut could be weakening your bones.

“The bone–gut–immune axis is very real, and we can’t separate bone health from systemic health,” Jodi Duval, naturopathic physician and owner of Revital Health, told The Epoch Times.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.