Your bones do and they are paying the consequences
Did you know that nearly 2 billion people currently suffer from musculoskeletal disorders?
This is an estimate of the number of people diagnosed, but I'm sure this figure must exceed 3 billion, given that part of the population has problems without having been monitored or diagnosed.
A global epidemic that is seriously impacting people's health and quality of life, and for which neither accurate studies nor effective therapeutic approaches are being conducted.
There are more than 150 disorders that affect the musculoskeletal system, but today I want to focus on several of them (osteoporosis and osteopenia).
Osteopenia is a decrease in bone mineral density (the amount of mineral matter in the bones). If this decrease persists over time and the underlying causes are not addressed, it will eventually develop into osteoporosis (a disease in which high demineralization has triggered a loss of bone mass).
What is the current approach in these two circumstances?
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Medications: antiresorptive, bone-forming, mixed-action, etc.
These medications focus on the consequences rather than the causes, attempting to use simplistic means to prevent the person from losing bone or to regenerate it, but this is neither effective nor beneficial to health, given the adverse effects of these medications. - In the best case scenario, it is recommended to take calcium and vitamin D, since these are two nutrients that are partly responsible for good bone health, and I say partly because there are many other nutrients and circumstances that lead to demineralization and loss of bone mass.
I'd like to welcome you to the exciting world of scientific (orthomolecular) nutrition, where you'll discover everything behind the loss of bone health and the vast majority of musculoskeletal problems and disorders.
What does our body need to maintain good bone health?
1. Nutrients:
Beyond those we currently know, vitamin D and calcium (which are usually the only ones recommended), there are other very important ones, and which are often the ones behind said demineralization and bone deterioration. 
Manganese
It is an essential nutrient in the formation, maintenance, repair, and regeneration of bones, as well as being an important cofactor in the production of antioxidants (SOD).
In this case, a nutrient that not only contributes to good bone health (directly), but also curbs oxidative stress (oxidation), which is also behind deterioration in the body (and bones are no exception to its negative effects).
Foods rich in this nutrient: whole grains, nuts (preferably walnuts), fruit (pineapple, blueberries), legumes, seafood, spices.
Boron
One of its most interesting and surprising functions is its relationship with vitamin D, since this nutrient is a cofactor (along with magnesium and vitamin B3) so that the semi-active form of vitamin D (calcidiol) can be transformed into its active form (caltitriol), and we can currently see how vitamin D deficiency represents a problem for health in general, and in this case a serious problem for proper bone function.
If not enough vitamin D can be produced, calcium cannot be absorbed, and with low calcium levels, a bone problem will develop over time.
Foods rich in this nutrient: nuts (macadamia nuts, almonds, hazelnuts), fruits (strawberries, plums, peaches, figs), vegetables (lettuce, cabbage, celery, beets), legumes, avocado, apricots, peanut butter.
Phosphorus
This nutrient is vitally important for bone mineralization, and most of it is found in bone bound to calcium, so special attention should be paid to it.
How many of you or how many of your therapists have taken this mineral into account?
I would like to see how many of the therapeutic approaches focused on demineralization have taken this vital nutrient into account.
In addition to its direct role in bone formation, it also indirectly intervenes in the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). As you may have noticed, phosphorus molecules are important for energy production, so without sufficient amounts of this mineral, there won't be enough ATP molecules for osteoblasts to build bone.
Foods rich in phosphorus: yogurt, cheese, meat, fish, eggs, nuts.
Magnesium
Mineral that intervenes in more than 300 biochemical reactions, and one of its functions is to form part of the bone structure (about 65%).
One of the most interesting things about this mineral is that it has the ability to suppress the action of parathyroid hormone, a hormone that increases bone resorption and stimulates osteoclasts (bone cells) to break down bone, so the greater the amount of magnesium, the less bone breakdown.
Magnesium, in addition to having the ability to suppress PTH and reduce bone degradation, has the function (as a cofactor) of activating an enzyme necessary to form new bone.
Therefore, obtaining adequate levels of this mineral must be essential for good bone mineralization.
Foods rich in this nutrient: cocoa, nuts (almonds, walnuts), legumes, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, corn, oats, snails.
Fluorine
Nutrient with diverse functions, among which is the ability to obtain good bone metabolism, since it stimulates the activity of the osteoblast (bone-building cell), and can replace hydroxyl ions in hydroxyapatite, increasing bone strength.
Foods rich in this micronutrient: fish (sardines, cod), shellfish (oysters, mussels), nuts (walnuts, cashews), peanuts, cocoa, oats, yogurt, cheese, whole grains, coffee.
Silicon
This mineral is of vital importance since it promotes bone calcification, supporting the mineralization and reconstruction of bone tissue.
It is necessary for calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium to be fixed in the bones, so a deficiency or insufficiency could mean that even with good levels of these minerals, they cannot carry out their functions at the cellular level.
Foods rich in this nutrient: barley, beer, oats, fruits (banana, cherries, avocado, coconut), buckwheat, cress (a plant in the watercress family), parsley, mustard, millet, dandelion.
Zinc
A micronutrient involved in many metabolic functions, 85% of which is found in muscles and bones, making a vital contribution to proper bone metabolism.
By forming part of numerous metalloenzymes, among which are zinc-dependent proteolytic enzymes called matrix metalloproteinase collagenases (MMPs), many of which are expressed at high levels in bone, performing functions in ossification, as well as bone modeling and remodeling processes.
Foods rich in this nutrient: seafood (oysters and crustaceans), red meat, fish, cheese, nuts, wheat germ, sesame seeds,
Copper
A mineral that works in synergy with zinc and is important in various organic functions, including helping to maintain bone health.
A deficiency or insufficiency could affect the good condition of the bones.
Foods rich in this nutrient: spirulina algae, spices (dill, curry, chili, mustard, cumin), oysters, sesame seeds, cocoa, nuts, squid, lobster, sun-dried tomatoes, whole grains, coffee, black tea.
Vitamin C
This water-soluble vitamin is involved in countless metabolic functions, including helping to improve bone formation, as it is a cofactor involved in the hydroxylation of lysine and proline and participates in the union of collagen fibers in bones. Therefore, a deficiency or insufficiency in this nutrient can lead to bone demineralization.
Foods rich in this nutrient: acerola, guava, strawberries, lemon, grapefruit, orange, papaya, mango, tangerine, red pepper, red chili, chili pepper, parsley.
Vitamin K
This vitamin is an important cofactor for carrying out the gamma carboxylation of glutamic acid, which is a very important factor in the production of osteocalcin (a hormone related to bone formation), so obtaining adequate levels is essential in this type of situation (always assess K1+K2).
Foods rich in this nutrient: Kale, collard greens, spinach, turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, blueberries, blackberries, figs, kiwi, avocado, beets, olive oil.
I wanted to show you not only the nutrients you need, but also where you can get them through your diet, so you can incorporate them into your daily routine.
Several of these micronutrients are involved both directly in bone formation and indirectly, as cofactors in reactions related to healthy bone health. These include magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C, which are necessary for an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase to carry out its ossification process.
This is the first point we should pay attention to, but now we'll move on to another vitally important point, which is behind many musculoskeletal problems.
2. Being at a low level of heavy metals
Excess heavy metals represent a major problem today in the deterioration of general health, but regarding bone health, I would like to explain one of the most common causes that affects bone health.
There are heavy metals with a great capacity to penetrate into the bone, displacing other important ones, such as calcium.
We can use lead as an example, although there are also others that can cause similar problems.
Lead has a chemical structure similar to that of calcium, so high levels (due to little or no detoxifying capacity) tend to be deposited in different parts of the body, specifically in the bones.
I'm increasingly seeing more people with bone health problems for this very reason, and even if they're in optimal micronutrient status, these nutrients will be inefficient in carrying out their functions in the osteocytes (since the heavy metal will be taking their place).
It's important to keep this in mind, since achieving a high micronutrient profile while simultaneously reducing metals will be the key to achieving optimal bone health.
3. Have a low level of oxidative stress (free radicals)
Excess free radicals are another of the pillars behind many bone problems, given that a free radical is an unstable molecule that damages all stable molecules in its path, and with regard to bone cellular health, a greater number of these molecules represents a higher catabolic level (of destruction).
At the bone level, we are in a constant process of building and reabsorbing bone, which is called bone remodeling. This happens throughout life and is important for proper bone cellular health.
The problem arises when the destruction process is greater than the formation process, and this process is largely related to the high level of free radicals, since these have a great capacity to produce cellular degeneration and destruction.
It is impossible not to have free radicals (it is a normal part of our own cellular metabolism), the key is to keep them as small as possible.
“It is not the same to present 100,000 free radicals as 10 million”
The greater the quantity of these substances, the greater the amount of catabolism (destruction).
How should we then address bone problems?
- Provide all the nutrients our cells need for proper bone formation and maintenance.
- Maintain the lowest possible level of internal toxins (specifically heavy metals).
- Being with a low level of oxidative stress and with a high antiaging potential
What can we do regarding nutrition and supplementation?
Regarding nutrition, the most important thing is to consume not only foods that contain all the nutrients I've mentioned, but also foods with high ORAC (high antioxidant capacity) potential.
Below is a list so you can include these foods in your daily diet:
Top 50 ORAC foods
- Clove: 314,446
- Sumac bran: 312,100
- Cinnamon: 267,536
- Dried oregano: 200,129
- Turmeric: 159.277
- Acai berry: 102,700
- Black sorghum: 100,800
- Pure cocoa: 80.933
- Cumin seed: 76,800
- Maqui powder: 75,000
- Dried parsley: 74.349
- Red sorghum: 71,000
- Dried basil: 67,553
- Curry powder: 48.504
- Grain sorghum: 45,400
- Maqui juice: 40,000
- Sage: 32,004
- Mustard seeds: 29,257
- Ginger: 28.811
- Black pepper: 27.618
- Fresh thyme: 27.426
- Fresh marjoram: 27,297
- Goji berries: 25,300
- Chili powder: 23.636
- Flax lignans: 19,600
- Pecans: 17,940
- Paprika: 17.919
- Fresh tarragon: 15,542
- Raw ginger root: 14,840
- Elderberries: 14,697
- Fresh mint: 13.978
- Fresh oregano: 13,978
- Nuts: 13,541
- Hazelnuts: 9,645
- Blueberries: 9,584
- Artichokes: 9,416
- Red beans: 8,320
- Black beans: 8,040
- Pistachios: 7,983
- Plums: 7,581
- Garlic powder: 6.665
- Blueberries: 6,552
- Blackberries: 5,347
- Raw garlic: 5.346
- Cilantro leaves: 5,141
- Raspberries: 4,882
- Fresh basil: 4.805
- Strawberries: 3,577
- Cherries: 3,365
- Gooseberries: 3,277
In terms of nutrition, I have told you which foods are richest in each of the nutrients.
At the supplementation level, as you may have noticed, the micronutrients I have mentioned should not be missing, and I have seen through clinical experience that people with various bone problems (osteoporosis, osteopenia, osteomalacia, etc.) when they increased their reserves of these micronutrients reversed their situation, reaching a point of once again having perfect bone health.
Sometimes, even the best diet fails to meet our body's nutritional needs, so we must provide high-quality supplements to achieve therapeutic success.
For this type of problem, it's important to provide not only a nutrient-rich supplement, but one with high antioxidant potential, as this will be key to achieving full recovery (regardless of the problem).
Regarding supplementation, I would like to discuss the best therapeutic strategy and which product(s) you should introduce into your daily life.
Primarily, we should consider a supplement with high antioxidant and detoxifying potential and a high nutritional profile, meaning one that is as complete as possible in terms of formulation.
I'd like to show you a supplement that meets 90% of all the requirements I've mentioned.
Energy ProDetox
Energyprodetox , a supplement that contains incredible antioxidant and detoxifying potential and has a high micronutritional profile, having scientifically demonstrated (with analytics) that everything mentioned above improves (greater detoxification, decreased oxidative stress, increased micronutrient reserves and improvement of the entire musculoskeletal system).
All of this is equivalent to an increase in cellular potential (improvement of overall health) and a decrease in bone catabolism (cell destruction).
Here I leave you a link where you will access a guide, in which you can find much more information about the product, I am sure you will be amazed.
ENERGY Pro Detox
Regarding the fact that it meets 90% of the requirements, it is because the remaining 10% is related to other nutrients that I will tell you about (since they do not have EPD), and so you can take them into account to provide them together.
Calcium, Silicon, Fluoride, Boron, VitD and VitK.
It's important that both you and your therapist understand your micronutritional status so you can decide how much to take correctly.
Here are some general recommendations for you to keep in mind:
Calcium: 1000mg
Vitamin K2: 65mcg
Boron: 2mg
Vitamin D: 100 mcg (4000 IU)
Fluoride: It is not necessary to take supplements, since the food I mentioned in the section is sufficient.
Silicon: in the form of organic silicon 25mg/day
Through all these recommendations I've shown you, I've been able to see how people with bone and joint health problems have improved dramatically, determining this not only at the symptom level, but also at the analytical quantification level (with bone densitometry).
I have been able to verify the following:
- How people with osteoporosis returned to normal bone function.
- How people with osteopenia did not develop osteoporosis and regained their functional normality.
- As people with different degrees of osteoarthritis (grade 1 to 5), they regained their joint normality.
So we must discard the idea or thought that something is chronic or degenerative because conventional medicine has determined it and has constantly told us so.
The only thing that is defined as chronic or degenerative is that for which no explanation has been found, it has not been understood what or where the cause of said alteration/condition was, and reductionist, simplistic treatments or therapies directed at the symptom or sign (not the cause) have been proposed.
Scientific (orthomolecular) nutrition exhaustively investigates all aspects of the human body (physiological, pathophysiological, and biochemical) to understand what is happening inside the person.
In this way, a therapeutic approach can be planned judiciously and effectively, and the person can recover their health as quickly as possible without having to remain a chronic and eternal patient.
No matter what type of bone/joint/tendon disorder or pathology you have, if you can understand what led you there and address it intelligently through proper nutrition, supplementation, and hydration, everything will return to normal.
I assure you that this will be the case. I have been able to verify this in hundreds of people with countless problems and disorders (the so-called chronic/degenerative ones) who have managed to recover their health and quality of life.
Of course, to reach new places you have to choose different paths, since doing the same thing repeatedly (same therapies and treatments) will only keep you stuck in the same place.