Eps 402: Stronger Bones in Midlife: Where to Start at 40+ with Dr. Ben Weitz

Most women don't realize their bones have been changing long before anyone thinks to look.

While hormones, metabolism, and muscle are all affected by midlife shifts, bone is already responding to stress, nutrition, and estrogen in real time. What we've been told about bone loss starting "later" isn't just incomplete. It delays the very actions that could change the trajectory.

I'm joined by Dr. Ben Weitz, a functional medicine practitioner and sports chiropractor who rebuilt his own bone after a traumatic fracture using advanced nutrition, testing, and anabolic strategies. His clinical depth and personal experience make this one worth your time.

If you've ever thought bone health was something to worry about later, this will change that. Listen now.

Episode Timeline: 

00:00 – Episode Preview
00:27 – Episode Introduction
02:32 – Guest Injury Story
06:45 – Bone Healing Protocol
10:00 – Calcium and Vitamin K
13:03 – Bone Drugs Explained
18:04 – Rehab and Recovery
20:20 – Bone Healing Success
22:17 – Key Bone Lab Tests
24:05 – DEXA Scan Explained
27:06 – When to Start Testing
27:34 – Best Bone Exercises
30:53 – Bone Building Myth
33:11 – Ballistic Training Explained
34:33 – Maintenance Strategy Basics
37:15 – Vitamin D Importance
39:23 – Minerals for Bone Health
42:02 – When to Retest
42:55 – Prevention Over Treatment
44:27 – Final Takeaways

Connect with Dr. Ben Weitz:

• Clinic Phone Number: 310-395-3111
• Website https://drweitz.com/
• Rational Wellness Podcast
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rational-wellness-podcast/id1191232372
• Socials
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  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbenweitz/   
  • YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@weitzchiro
  • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/weitzchiro/

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