Bone Health Archives - Beatriz Olson

What does Citrus (Grapefruit, Oranges, Lemons and Lime) Have To Do with Healthy Bones?

This article reminded me, as an endocrinologist of the very important role that Vitamin C plays in our health. The collagen matrix of our bones needs good nutrition and vitamin C to be strong, just as our tissues need vitamin C for good function. Vitamin C deficiency is classically known to cause scurvy. However it can […]

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Eric and Beatriz Olson walking along the beach

Why is there no FDA approved testosterone for women? News about my own published research on testosterone for women.

I was asked by many friends why there is no FDA approved testosterone preparation for women in 2020 after my recent presentation on my new YouTube channel “Integrative Endocrinology with Beatriz Olson”, on the value of testosterone replacement for women who are bothered with low libido and have hypo-sexual dysfunction disorder (HSDD)? This is

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Calcium From Plant-based Sources may be Better for Bone Health than Dairy or Supplements.

Cow Milk and Adult Health. Dairy news that may surprise you. There seems to be no benefit to taking calcium supplements or sustaining a high dairy intake to improve bone mass or prevent osteoporosis or osteopenia related hip fractures. It just does not work. In fact higher milk consumption translates to a higher risk

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For Osteoporosis month: Dr. Beatriz Olson’s 2019 Osteoporosis Opus.

This is an extensive summary of current data on osteoporosis and my review of proceedings from NIH conference on 10/2018 on Preventing fractures in individuals with osteoporosis. This article is not for the impatient or weak hearted! Many patients come to me because I am an integrative physician, hoping to escape pharmacologic therapies

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Call to Action on Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for Women: Don’t miss out the window of opportunity! Do it! Pass this word on!

If under age 60 or within 10 years of menopause Don’t miss out! Do it! The benefits of HRT outweigh risks. I am including many references that support new ideas about this life saving issue so you may share with your doctors if they are concerned about giving you hormone therapy. I am more

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