Dr. Doug Lucas Says 5 Daily Habits Can Reverse Osteoporosis

2 articles · Updated · creators.yahoo.com · May 12

Resistance training, hormone optimization and nutrition can often reverse or at least improve osteoporosis, Dr. Doug Lucas said, arguing low bone density is not simply a calcium deficiency.
Five habits anchor that approach: resistance or bone-loading exercise, protein at every meal, daily movement, consistent sleep schedules, and whole-food diets with adequate calories.
High-intensity resistance and impact training for older adults with low bone density is often the most counterintuitive recommendation, he said, because avoiding load accelerates bone decline.
Three markers—FSH, CTX and P1NP—can reveal hormone balance and real-time bone turnover better than standard lab panels, while calcium supplements alone miss the larger drivers of bone health.
Progressive resistance training done consistently over time was his top free longevity habit, starting with bodyweight moves such as squats, step-ups or push-ups.

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