Episode 143 - Are You Worried About Bone Health? Osteopenia & Osteoporosis with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Doug Lucas

<p>This is not your regular conversation about osteoporosis so be sure to listen &amp; share this with anyone who maybe concerned about bone health. See your own practitioner on what&apos;s right for you as this podcast is for educational purposes only.<br/><br/><b>Dr. Doug Lucas is a fellowship trained precision health specialist and a trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in metabolic health, hormone optimization for both men and women, osteoporosis and longevity.  Dr. Doug aims to address the underlying causes of chronic disease to improve both health span and lifespan.</b></p><p>What I love about this conversation is that we discuss ways in which you can be proactive about your bone health, vs reactive.  We also discuss the changes one encounters at midlife and later which can be attributed to bone health. We discuss all the drugs out there now for osteoporosis - the risks and more.<br/><br/>This episode will truly help you to manage your bone health now, and for future.  <br/><br/>To get in touch with Dr. Doug &amp; his team, find him at <a href='https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/'>https://www.optimalhumanhealth.com/</a> and follow him on Instagram here:  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/'>https://www.instagram.com/dr_douglucas/</a><br/><br/>Today&apos;s Incredible Sponsor is <a href='https://aminoco.com/pages/skn?rfsn=6859993.a9d751&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_campaign=ju_40plus&amp;utm_term=sandyknutrition&amp;utm_content=life'><b>The Amino Company</b></a>.<br/><br/>As we age, many experience a decline in muscle, and even atrophy.   Another factor many women (and men too!) face is increasing cholesterol.</p><p><a href='https://aminoco.com/pages/skn?rfsn=6859993.a9d751&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=podcasts&amp;utm_campaign=ju_40plus&amp;utm_term=sandyknutrition&amp;utm_content=life'><b>Life</b></a><b> </b>amino acids help with metabolic functions such as normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol.  <a href='https://aminoco.com/pages/skn?rfsn=68599