Preventing Bone Density Deterioration

 

“I have reviewed patients’ success stories for 40 years. I have seen patients given death sentences by the medical system had their health fully restored and they went on to live a healthy life.”

 

It seems everything in life eventually breaks down but can this be prevented? I am so happy that I chose the field of natural medicine rather than allopathic medicine for I see most disease conditions as the body’s signal that care must be taken to prevent further deterioration. The discovery of a disease shows that the body is no longer in a state of ease—it is our body’s way of signaling an alarm. If the carbon monoxide detector goes off, the first thing one should do is investigate and take the matter seriously, while opening the doors and windows and checking the levels; carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent killer. Yet when medical doctors make the discovery of a disease, what do they normally do? First, instead of considering an iceberg, they do tests, then name the condition, and then follow the instructions provided in their books to cut, burn or drug. I agree it does sound like a very harsh assessment, but they rarely investigate the causal chain of events that lead to disease and treat the core illness with lifestyle changes, no, they treat the surface while the iceberg core continues to grow.

One of our clients recently shared with us their experience while visiting their medical doctor. The incidence was in response to their annual blood test with an accompanying bone density test. The doctor had concerns since she is over the age of 60, and the last bone density test showed she was a candidate for osteoporosis, a common factor for women her age. Her doctor’s office had called and requested that she come in for consultation to discuss her tests; she said she was nervous fearing her bones were becoming thin and fragile. The doctor told her that her blood test was fine and within range but they wanted to discuss her bone density in person to share the great news with her. Her bones were no longer brittle and her bone density was +1. In all their years of practice they have never seen osteopenia with bone mineral density between -1 and -2.5 restored to normal level.

The doctor asked what she had done. She explained how after her last bone test she did a lot of research and began taking high doses of vitamin D (20,000 IU) and boron with curcumin. She read how the trace mineral boron was in low supply and that it can help build strong bones, so she started taking 6 mg per day. She also learned she needed vitamin K to help absorb her vitamin D and that she needed calcium that would be absorbed and not plaque her arteries. She discovered Opti-Cal/Mag with K2 from Doctor’s Choice, so she took 6 per day. She feels great and the worry of developing osteoporosis is gone.

I have reviewed patients’ success stories for 40 years. I have seen patients given death sentences by the medical system had their health fully restored and they went on to live a healthy life. The difference between the outcomes is not believing the lie, for where there is breath there is also hope which must be pursued many times during the lifetime outside the medical system, by doctors that treat the core cause and not the symptoms.

Menopause should be an opportunity for preventive care

According to a presentation of Marie K. Christakis, MD, MPH, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology and menopause and mature women’s health at the Diabetes Canada and Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (CSEM) Professional Conference 2025[1], as women transition through menopause, typically between ages 46 and 54, they face increased health risks related to obesity, high blood pressure, and changes in body fat distribution—especially central (abdominal) adiposity. More than 42% of U.S. women ages 40–59 have obesity, (in Canada the rate is 34.8%) which contributes to a “cardiovascular storm” that raises the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other cardiometabolic problems. Even women who do not experience classic menopause symptoms like hot flashes may still benefit from addressing sleep issues and other changes, as doing so can improve overall heart and metabolic health. Experts suggest reframing menopause as a key opportunity for preventive care.

Menopause caused by medical treatments (iatrogenic menopause) is also linked to higher cardiovascular risk, and hormone therapy can be protective in certain cases, particularly for symptom relief or bone health. However, hormone therapy should not be prescribed solely to reduce cardiovascular risk because the benefit-to-risk balance is not favorable for that purpose alone.

I have been reading how the medical system is really starting to push women into taking HRT because the vaccines, drugs, chemical toxins are accelerating the decline of hormone balance. Now they are trying new angles, removing the black box warnings on HRT. The warnings are still warranted but they will be hidden and this way we can convince women they need to be on them. These pharma cratons will do anything to make a buck and when the system gets behind it, the propaganda will convince pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women to be on their drugs. They will clearly advertise the disease projections; we have shared them for years for this segment of society, a huge market waiting to be captured. They know what this group will experience when following the medical pathway which consists of unhealthy diet and lifestyle—a problem that has become more serious than ever.

Estimated 60% of the Earth’s population have dietary micronutrient deficiencies

According to a modelling analysis of dietary micronutrient inadequacies the findings are quite shocking.

“On the basis of estimates of nutrient intake from food (excluding fortification and supplementation), more than 5 billion people do not consume enough iodine (68% of the global population), vitamin E (67%), and calcium (66%). More than 4 billion people do not consume enough iron (65%), riboflavin (55%), folate (54%), and vitamin C (53%). Within the same country and age groups, estimated inadequate intakes were higher for women than for men for iodine, vitamin B12, iron, and selenium and higher for men than for women for magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamin, and niacin.”[2]

What does this mean? That these deficiencies have been causing multiple problems in areas such as brain development, workforce productivity, disease resistance, longevity and quality of life. The outcome of persisting nutrient deficiency mentioned in the modelling analysis are thyroid disorders, weak bones and osteoporosis, weakened immune system, heart problems, anemia, impaired brain development and learning difficulties, skin and digestive problems, neurological issues or mental health problems, just to name a few. Compared to the leading global health issues today (leading causes of death—cardiovascular disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, weakened immunity, neurological and cognitive disorders—alongside with other health problems related to micronutrient and mineral deficiencies such as bone weakness and fractures or hormonal and thyroid disorders) we can see that the two lists are practically the same. This means that we have already been walking on this downward spiraling path thanks to our lifestyles, so no amount of chemical drugs is going to save us if we continue like this. Is it any wonder why inflammation is so prolific and associated with most disease conditions like arthritis, dementia or Parkinson’s?

The power of our fortified Boron and why it is so useful for treating cancer and other disease conditions

To understand how boron glycinate, curcuma longa and piperine extract relate to the product’s therapeutic effects for immunity, and in this case bone health, we must examine what the concentration extraction method means.

  • Boron (as boron glycinate) – 3.36 mg. This is a highly bioavailable chelated form. Scientific reviews suggest that 3 mg daily is the sweet spot for bone density, as it reduces the urinary loss of calcium and magnesium by up to 40%.
  • Curcuma longa (20:1 DHE 1000 mg) – 50 mg. This means you receive the potency of 1,000 mg of raw turmeric root in a concentrated 50 mg dose. It targets the inflammatory pathways (NF-κB) that trigger bone-dissolving cells.
  • Piperine extract: Included as a non-medicinal ingredient, it is essential for this specific 20:1 extract because it boosts curcumin’s absorption by 2,000%, compensating for the lack of natural turmeric oils.

Studies suggest that turmerones, volatile oils, are often lost during the high-heat or solvent-based drying processing. We chose the extract version over the oils and we end up with a very high stable curcumin, which is excellent for systemic inflammation.

Inflammation control: high-dose curcumin (from the 20:1 extract) helps inhibit NF-κB, a protein that triggers osteoclasts (the cells that break down bone). By lowering inflammation, we slow down bone resorption.

Added piperine (the active alkaloid in black pepper) to a 20:1 curcuma longa extract is the gold standard for maximizing the effectiveness of curcumin, especially when natural turmerones have been removed during processing. It provides a 2,000% boost for absorption since curcumin is notoriously difficult for the human body to absorb because the liver identifies it as a foreign substance and metabolizes it for excretion almost immediately.

For a woman in the osteopenia or osteoporosis range, the addition of piperine changes the math of bone protection: with 2,000% more curcumin in the bloodstream the highly bioavailable curcumin helps maintain the health of osteoblasts (bone-building cells), protecting them from oxidative stress that increases with age.

Practical usage advice—the fat requirement: with piperine, curcumin is lipophilic, meaning it needs a small amount of dietary fat. Take it with a meal or with a spoonful of yogurt or olive oil to get the most benefit for your bones.

Boron made by Doctor’s Choice is recognized for its synergistic approach to bone health, particularly for postmenopausal women managing osteopenia or osteoporosis.

  • Hormonal support: boron has been shown to extend the half-life of estrogen and vitamin D in the body. For women past menopause, this helps maintain the hormones that naturally protect bone density.
  • Mineral retention: it acts as a mineral-sparing agent, ensuring that the calcium consumed (in this case calcium orotate) is integrated into the bone matrix rather than being excreted.
  • Joint and inflammation relief: the curcumin-piperine duo helps manage joint stiffness and silent inflammation, which is a major hidden driver of bone loss.

This formula is designed to be a multiplier, not a replacement. It should be taken with vitamin D and calcium orotate, both provided in Opti-Cal/mag with K2. Consistency is needed to be effective—bones take time to rebuild, especially after the calcium content has been depleted—with daily long-term use (at least 3-6 months) to show measurable changes on a DEXA bone density scan.

We need to be a voice of reason in a sea of confusion, and while our outreach might be miniscule in comparison to the reach of “giants”, I believe our message will be channeled and received by those meditating for an alternative.

 

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[1] Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2025.

[2] Passarelli, Simone et al. 2024.