BONE HEALTH
At Platt Wellness, we advocate for root-cause healing and natural hormone balance. In this article, we’ll explore the potential pitfalls of taking Fosamax, compare it to the natural approach of using progesterone cream, and help you make an informed decision about your long-term bone health.
At Platt Wellness, we take a functional, hormone-focused approach to healing osteoporosis. Dr. Michael Platt recommends the following supplements to naturally support bone regeneration, hormone balance, and overall wellness:
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- Natural Progesterone Cream - Dr. Platt recommended's a transdermal bioidentical progesterone cream (not synthetic progestins) applied to the skin. This route avoids first-pass liver metabolism and mimics the body’s natural rhythms more effectively.
- Benefits of natural progesterone for bone health include:
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Balances excess estrogen, which can contribute to inflammation and calcium loss.
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Stimulates osteoblast activity and bone regeneration.
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Balances excess estrogen, which can contribute to inflammation and calcium loss.
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Supports better sleep and mood—both critical for recovery and hormone regulation.
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Balances excess estrogen, which can contribute to inflammation and calcium loss.
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Strontium - Shown to significantly increase bone formation and strength.
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Boron – Helps the body retain magnesium and supports hormonal balance.
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Magnesium – Crucial for bone flexibility and calcium regulation; often more important than calcium itself.
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DHEA – A bioidentical hormone that supports bone density, muscle mass, and mood.
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Zinc – Essential for bone mineralization and immune support.
- Melatonin – A powerful antioxidant that promotes bone growth and improves sleep quality, both of which are essential for healing osteoporosis naturally.
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Ultra K2 & D3 - When K2 is teamed up with D3, you're giving your heart, bones and hormones the best change to thrive. K2 helps protect against heart disease because it carriers the calcium out of the blood directly to the bones where is helps prevent and reverse osteoporosis.
Please consult your healthcare practitioner for dosing recommendations.
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