Bone Loss Confusion Explained (& How to Repair Weak Bones) with Dr. Doug Lucas
Mon Feb 02 2026
Dr. Doug Lucas, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and osteoporosis specialist, who dives into the secrets of maintaining optimal bone health. In this episode, you will discover why bone health is vital for women of all ages and learn actionable tips to build and maintain strong bones from your teens to your golden years. Brace yourself for intriguing insights, such as the surprising benefits of prunes as an independent intervention for osteoporosis! This episode is a comprehensive guide to nurturing your bones through diet, exercise, and hormonal balance.
Episode Overview [Timestamps are approximate]:
(0:00) Introduction
(4:00) Why Women Get Osteoporosis in Their 40s
(11:00) The Chronic Dieting Problem & Under-Eating Epidemic
(17:00) Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Bone Density
(23:00) Hormones Explained
(34:00) Nutrition for Bone Health
(43:00) The Boron Secret & Prunes for Bone Density
(47:00) Exercise That Hurts Your Bones
(55:00) How to Lift Weights for Bone Health
(1:04:00) Weighted Vests, GLP-1s & Bone Medications
(1:23:00) The After-Party with Dr. Stephanie
Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep454
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Dr. Doug Lucas, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and osteoporosis specialist, who dives into the secrets of maintaining optimal bone health. In this episode, you will discover why bone health is vital for women of all ages and learn actionable tips to build and maintain strong bones from your teens to your golden years. Brace yourself for intriguing insights, such as the surprising benefits of prunes as an independent intervention for osteoporosis! This episode is a comprehensive guide to nurturing your bones through diet, exercise, and hormonal balance. Episode Overview [Timestamps are approximate]: (0:00) Introduction (4:00) Why Women Get Osteoporosis in Their 40s (11:00) The Chronic Dieting Problem & Under-Eating Epidemic (17:00) Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Bone Density (23:00) Hormones Explained (34:00) Nutrition for Bone Health (43:00) The Boron Secret & Prunes for Bone Density (47:00) Exercise That Hurts Your Bones (55:00) How to Lift Weights for Bone Health (1:04:00) Weighted Vests, GLP-1s & Bone Medications (1:23:00) The After-Party with Dr. Stephanie Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep454 We couldn’t do it without our sponsors: TROSCRIPTIONS - There’s a completely new way to optimize your health. Give it a try at https://troscriptions.com/BETTER or enter BETTER at checkout for 10% off your first order. PIQUE LIFE - If you want to redefine your evening ritual and still feel like yourself the next day, you can get 10% off for life. Yes, for life at https://piquelife.com/better YOUNG GOOSE - Youth Serum & Youth Moisturizer from Young Goose is designed to support NAD⁺-dependent cellular pathways in the skin. Go to https://younggoose.com/better and use code BETTER for 10% off your first purchase LIFT - If you want muscle for longevity, clarity, and confidence—come LIFT with me. Head over to https://drstephanieestima.com/lift and join today. QUALIA NAD+ - Boost energy, DNA health, and cellular protection. Save 15% at https://qualialife.com/better with code BETTER. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.