I recently had an opportunity to watch a video regarding a study from Japan where a researcher discovered that certain osteoclasts which are used in the bone remodeling process to discard old bone, become malignant and start operating in an out-of-control fashion. Rather than the regular process of breaking down old bone and disposing of it sending calcium to the blood where it can be dealt with being reused, or excreted, we’re going beyond the normal scope of their function working overtime in the breakdown of old bones. This caused osteoblasts, the cells used to make new bone tissue, to be unable to keep up with the osteoclast activity. The researchers seem to believe this leads to what I believe would be true osteoporosis where otherwise the regular remodeling process simply slows and is more in line with the normal aging process of bones.
The study concluded that what was needed was an introduction to the body of more estrogen. This is not something that is new to the medical community because the body uses estrogen in the bone remodeling process and new bone cells cannot be made without adequate and balanced estrogen. The suggestion from those in the video was for the use of soy mostly in the form of natto or tofu. However, this creates some concern with many in the natural medical community. It is known that soy in any form is an endocrine disruptor and that it can introduce excess estrogen which has caused some to develop breast and ovarian cancer in women as well as prostate cancer in men. Also noted in men from the ingestion of soy is gynecomastia, as well as other health and medical conditions being seen.
Along with natto, it was suggested one include Kiwi into their diet because it includes vitamin K. What was not mentioned was the fact that natto itself, has vitamin K. While vitamin K is a benefit and is an essential part of the right diet to address osteoporosis naturally, two things are of concern to me. One is the use of soy in any form, with over 200 studies showing the ill effects of soy and its risks towards cancer and other conditions. The introduction of Kiwi which has small amounts of vitamin K, has citric acid is as well which can cause buffering which causes the loss of bone minerals from the bones.
But what I did find of interest, was the fact that one of the doctors interviewed who was asked if diet can cure or prevent osteoporosis answered, “yes, but not entirely as it also requires weight-loading exercise.” This is something else that is known among the medical communities. Targeted weight-loading exercise is needed as part of a natural means of addressing osteoporosis.
What we do know about osteoporosis and the bone remodeling process is that vitamin K is essential. It is mentioned as one of “The Golden Dozen.” However, there are other sources that are healthier that one can introduced vitamin K to the body, both in the form of MK4 as well as MK7. While MK4 may not be as critical in the treatment of osteoporosis, it is essential in moving calcium from soft tissue such as blood vessels, the heart, joints, etc. MK7, however is critical as it not only moves calcium from the bloodstream to the bones, teeth and nails, but it is essential in making osteocalcin, a protein that creates new bone cells with the help of estrogen. Doctor Chris Masterjohn, PhD., states that while MK4 used in such doses as 45 milligrams per day is perhaps seen more as a drug than a supplement, it seems to be understood that it can be useful in the bone remodeling process. More so, MK7 is essential to the bone remodeling process and the suggestion from doctor Chris Masterjohn is between 180 and 300 micrograms per day. While natto and tofu have high levels of MK7, other healthier food choices would be in order and then supplementing with a clean supplement.
It is my belief that if one gets enough vitamin K from sources other than soy and or clean supplements and without the inclusion of Kiwi or other citric acid fruits, can get the essential nutrients they need as was mentioned in this study.
The second point made in the interview with doctor (female doctor) on weight-loading exercise should certainly be unmistakenly considered. Without weight being put on bone, the bones cannot be made stronger, therefore targeted weight-loading exercises should always be included in the treatment of osteoporosis.
My concern over the malignant osteoclasts is that it will likely lead to a drug and if made as similar drugs, will be more of a hindrance to healing then of any benefit.
It is also my suspicion that these cells become malignant and out of control, is due to chronic inflammation being created in the body from the effects of antinutrients and the effects of poor diet choices, rich in processed foods, as well as medications that damage the gut and hinder healing.
Links for the video will be included when published
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