Bone density naturally declines with age, especially during and after menopause, making it a key focus for supporting healthy aging.
Why bone health matters during menopause:
✅ Estrogen plays a vital role in maintaining bone density → declining estrogen accelerates bone loss
✅ Up to 20% of bone density can be lost in the 5–7 years following menopause
✅ Weakened bones increase the risk of fractures, loss of mobility, and reduced quality of life
Other factors that impact bone health:
✅ Declining progesterone → reduces bone-building stimulation and bone density
✅ Stress and elevated cortisol → increase bone resorption (breakdown)
✅ Nutrient deficiencies → calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K2
✅ Gut health → influences mineral absorption and bone-supportive nutrient metabolism
✅ Sedentary lifestyle → reduces mechanical stimulation needed for bone maintenance
How to support bone health for graceful aging:
✅ Engage in weight-bearing and resistance exercise
✅ Personalize nutrition to optimize calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K2 intake
✅ Support gut health to improve nutrient absorption
✅ Manage stress → protects against cortisol-driven bone loss
✅ Personalize hormone balance support → preserves bone density throughout and after menopause
At The Natural Way Health Clinic, we help patients build personalized bone-supportive strategies — helping preserve strength, mobility, and resilience through every decade of life.
📅 Book an appointment now with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and take the first step toward healthy aging.
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