Mother Nature's Bone-Building Secret REVEALED
Mainstream medicine has peddled the same old song and dance about osteoporosis for years.
Pop some calcium pills… do some jumping jacks… and cross your fingers that your bones don’t crumble like a stale cookie.
But what if I told you Mother Nature has been hiding a bone-building secret right under our noses? And we have breastfeeding moms to thank for this brittle bone breakthrough.
For years, doctors have been scratching their heads over why breastfeeding moms don’t end up with brittle bones.
After all, when a woman breastfeeds, her body is pulls calcium from her bones surprisingly fast.
By all rights, this should leave new moms with bones as fragile as sun-bleached autumn leaves.
But for most women, that doesn’t happen. Their bones stay strong despite this calcium theft.
Well, scientists think they’ve FINALLY uncovered the reason—and it could be a game-changer for ANYONE worried about osteoporosis…
Researchers discovered that the hormone CCN3 floods a mother’s body during breastfeeding. This miracle molecule acts like a foreman for your bones, barking orders to build faster to compensate for calcium loss.
But here’s the thing: This hormone doesn’t just work for new moms.
When scientists gave CCN3 to older mice with weak bones, something AMAZING happened:
- Their bone mass SKYROCKETED by up to 1.5 times.
- Fractures healed FASTER.
- Both male and female mice got STRONGER bones.
Now, I realize we’re not mice. But this discovery is extremely promising for humans, too. Imagine a treatment for osteoporosis that doesn’t just slow down bone loss but actually BUILDS new, stronger bones.
It could mean:
- FEWER fractures and falls.
- MORE independence as you age.
- LESS fear of breaking a hip or wrist.
- A MORE ACTIVE, vibrant life.
As we age, we ALL lose bone mass—it’s just part of life. But with this new discovery, we could turn back the clock on our bones and dodge osteoporosis.
This research is still in the early stages, so it will likely be a while before we see CCN3 treatments available at the pharmacy or doctor’s office. But that doesn’t mean you can’t take action RIGHT NOW to protect your bones.
Here’s what you can do today:
- Get moving. Weight-bearing exercise is CRUCIAL for strong bones.
- Eat calcium-rich foods like leafy greens and small fish with soft bones like sardines.
- Ensure you’re getting enough vitamin D—it helps your body absorb calcium.
And here’s my top recommendation: Start taking vitamin K2.
This often-overlooked vitamin is CRUCIAL for bone health. It helps direct calcium to your bones and teeth, where it belongs, instead of your arteries, where it can cause problems.
Some of the best food sources for vitamin K2 include cheese (Munster, Camembert, Edam, and aged Gouda top the list), beef liver, chicken, butter, and eel.
Remember, your bones are alive. They’re constantly breaking down and rebuilding. Give them the right tools, and they’ll keep you strong and steady for years to come.
P.S. The killer calcium mistake you don’t want to make.
SOURCE:
Babey et al. “CCN3 is an estrogen-independent neuropeptide that promotes bone formation.” Nature, July 2024.
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
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