Most people don't think about their bones until something breaks—but by then, it may be too late. Dr. John Neustadt literally wrote the book on this topic and challenges everything you thought you knew about bone health. He offers everyday habits that can protect you from fracture, discusses the role of nutrition, exercise, hormones, and even commonly prescribed medications that can directly affect your bones.

Whether you're looking to stay active as you age, have a family history of osteoporosis, or simply want to prevent future health problems, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today. Drawing from his newly expanded book, Fracture-Proof Your Bones, Dr. John Neustadt shares the latest advances in bone health research. This is an empowering discussion filled with actionable advice for clinicians and health-conscious listeners alike—proving that it's never too early, or too late, to invest in stronger bones and a healthier future.

Today on The Lab Report:

3:15 Meet Dr. John Neustadt
5:20 Is Osteoporosis just part of aging?
6:45 Bone is complex, living tissue
8:10 Medications affect bone health/remodeling
12:00 Catabolic physiology and stressors
13:45 Bisphosphonates - fracture risk vs. bone density
21:05 Best predictor of fracture
24:05 Personalized treatment approaches
27:15 Optimizing hormones and Hormone replacement therapy
30:25 Vitamin K and its many forms
38:40 Diet first vs. supplements
40:10 NBI supplement company
43:00 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

NBI Health

Fracture-Proof Your Bones - Expanded and Updated Edition

Delivering Health Podcast

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