Why Bone Loss Accelerates With Aging: The Gut–Bone Connectio

New Frontiers in Functional Medicine by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald - Functional Med & Longevity

Feb 24, 202600:51:14Health

Bone loss doesn’t start when fractures happen — it begins years earlier. In this episode, we explore how bone aging accelerates during menopause and the emerging role of the gut microbiome as a driver of skeletal decline...

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