The #1 Test for Determining Bone Loss (Not DEXA).. A bone density scan tells you if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis. What it won't tell you is if you're still actively losing bone right now. If you’ve been told you have osteoporosis and bone loss, you need to watch this! This is the #1 test for understanding whether you're a still actively losing bone and if you're at risk of progressing to osteoporosis. Many people don't even know they have bone loss, but with the help of serum CTX, early d

1.2K views · 17 reactions | Osteoporosis is the softening of the bones, particularly as you age. It's often not diagnosed until a bone is broken, and by that time, the bones can already be quite weak. But, with a bone density test, you can determine if you have osteoporosis and calculate your risk of a fracture! | Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Facebook

Last week, Dr. Brown talked about how bone turnover markers such as NTx and CTx will replace bone density testing for diagnosing osteoporosis. Many of you had questions about the CTx and what to do if you fall out of range. Dr. Brown talks all about the CTx, it's ranges, and the solution to stimulate the bone building cells (osteoblasts). Protocol to stimulate the osteoblasts: 1000mg of Magnesium, 4500mg of Fully Reduced, Fully Buffered L-Ascorbate (Vitamin-C the form used in the body)http://bit