Got Osteopenia or Osteoporosis? Follow This Protocol - Zora Benhamou
About this episode
Is it actually possible to reverse bone loss in midlife—and do it without drugs? In this solo episode, I'm diving into one of the most-requested topics in our community: osteoporosis and bone strength. You'll hear my personal journey with osteopenia, my pre- and post-hip surgery bone scans, and the n=1 experiment I'm starting with a bone supplement recommended by bone experts. But more importantly, I'll show you the bigger picture beyond the T-score—and what the latest science (plus insights from leaders in the osteoporosis space) tells us about building strong, resilient bones through biohacking, nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle.
We cover:
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The difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
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What your DEXA scan doesn't tell you—and which other scans may offer deeper insights
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Bone loss in menopause and do we really need HRT
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The hidden risks of osteoporosis drugs
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Which markers may be more important than BMD scores
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The real impact of cortisol, sleep, and stress on your bones
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Nutrition, exercise and advanced biohack protocols that improve bone health
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Can You Reverse Osteoporosis? https://youtu.be/JRrd52WsmXI?si=95SuFSiuQc2a2eDL
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Radiation Offset Protocol for DEXA scans: https://hackmyage.com/radiation-offset-protocol/
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