Bone Health Is Not Just for Old People (Even If You Lift Weights and Eat Well) | EP237 - Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+ | Lyssna här

If you're 40+, bone health probably feels like a problem for later. Then a DEXA scan at 50 comes back with osteopenia and osteoporosis, even after years of heavy lifting and HRT. That is exactly what happened to Amy Sherman, and it sent her looking for answers.

On Wellness Junkies, Amy sits down with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, a board-certified internist and founder of Bone and Body Women's Health. Dr. DeSapri is a national leader in osteoporosis and menopause care. She explains why women should be thinking about bone health well before 65, when an earlier DEXA scan makes sense, and what T-scores and Z-scores actually tell you.

She shares the wellness tips she gives patients who love walking and swimming but skip impact work, the simple blood and urine workup that uncovers a hidden cause of bone loss about a third of the time, and the wellness routines she follows herself. Her wellness product recommendations come with a warning about buying supplements on Amazon and why third-party testing matters. She also weighs in on collagen, creatine, and the trends social media keeps pushing.

Wellness Junkies is one of the best wellness podcasts for women who want real answers without the panic. Press play to learn how women can protect their bone health long before a fracture forces the conversation.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Amy's Surprising DEXA Results at 50

02:30 Dr. DeSapri's Path to Midlife Women's Care

04:49 Why Bone Health Matters Before Menopause

09:40 When Women Should Get Their First DEXA

12:40 How to Read T-Scores and Z-Scores

17:24 Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis and Your Fracture Risk

19:33 Can Low Bone Density Be Reversed?

29:47 Strength Training and Impact Moves for Bones

35:27 Evidence-Based Supplements vs Overhyped Trends

40:31 Dr. DeSapri's Daily Habits for Strong Bones

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