I do not have a family doctor, so I try to take responsibility for my own health. I do blood tests regularly, and check my weight, bodyfat, ketones, and blood sugar every few days.
I decided that another test I should take is a bone density test, since I have many of the risk factors for osteoporosis: Caucasian, female, perimenopausal, "underweight" (according to weight charts), small-framed, living in northern latitudes, with low intake of dietary calcium and vitamin D.
I was not able to find a way to get a DEXA bone density X-ray without a doctor's order, however I was able to order an osteocalcin blood test without one. I got my results back in just two days! And I got a great score! So that's a relief!
If my score showed high turnover, that would mean that the bones are basically being resorbed for needed minerals. My strategy was going to be to try and increase my vitamin D levels by doing more narrowband UVB treatments.
However, since my score was very good, I will not need to take any special actions, so that's great! I will still continue to use my narrowband UVB lamp for increasing my vitamin D levels which tested low recently. I also do ballet exercises daily for strength.
It's nice to know that my bone health is good. People often try to say that women need to take calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and strontium supplements for bone health. But that may not be needed! I believe that the amount of minerals in good fatty red meats is highly assimilated by the body, instead of the kind found in plant matter. And vitamin D created through the skin is probably again the most highly assimilated by the body instead of highly processed supplements.
I'm really happy to know that I am on the right track!
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Grassfed veal chop with sea salt flakes
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