"Fracture Proof Your Bones" with Dr. John Neustadt

OsteoBoston hosts Dr. Neustadt on the 2026 newly Updated and Expanded changes to his book, "Fracture Proof Your Bones". This well studied updated edition provides an in depth look at supplementation, diet, exercise, sleep, the latest testing methods and other valuable but simple ways that we can have a positive impact on bone health outcomes. To Purchase Dr. Neustadt's book: https://shop.nbihealth.com/products/o... To Download the accompanying free workbook: https://nbihealth.com/osteobook/ To Shop supplements at NBI health: https://shop.nbihealth.com/ Spend a few minutes and listen to this fabulous talk... 00:00 Welcome and introduction 02:51 Why Dr. Neustadt focused on osteoporosis 05:22 Fracture proof your bones overview 06:20 Why fracture prevention matters more than bone density 08:00 Problems with current osteoporosis diagnosis methods 10:10 Why doctors often miss key bone health issues 13:00 Medications that damage bone health 15:00 Osteoporosis as a global health crisis 17:20 Understanding bone strength and collagen 20:59 Major osteoporosis risk factors 22:30 Fall prevention and home safety tips 27:00 Footwear, balance, and mobility risks 29:00 Medications that increase fall risk 33:15 Functional testing for fracture risk 37:50 Simple balance and strength tests you can do at home 40:00 Bone density testing explained (DEXA and REMS) 45:00 Limitations of bone density scores 46:55 Important lab tests for bone health 51:00 Hormones, vitamin D, and bone turnover markers 54:00 Medications and treatment considerations 55:20 Mediterranean diet and bone health 57:00 Protein, fiber, and nutrition strategies 59:50 Audience Q&A begins 1:00:40 Calcium supplements explained 1:03:00 Vitamin K2 (MK-4 vs. MK-7) 1:05:30 Strontium risks and misconceptions 1:08:00 Collagen, melatonin, and protein for bone health 1:09:30 Dr. Neustadt’s final bone health recommendations 1:11:40 Closing discussion and final thoughts A little more about Dr. Neustadt: John Neustadt, ND received his naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University where he received the school’s Founders’ Award for clinical and academic excellence. He was Founder of Montana Integrative Medicine, Founder and President of the dietary supplement company Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc (NBI, nbihealth.com) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. He's published more than 100 research reviews and written four books, including most recently, Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis, which he recently updated and expanded for 2026. For his work, he was recognized as one of the Top 10 Cited Authors in the world. Dr. Neustadt is also the host of the Delivering Health podcast, receiving more than a dozen US FDA Orphan Drug Designations for the potential treatment of rare diseases using natural products. Dr. Neustadt is on the Corporate Advisory Roundtable (CAR) of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), Vice President of his state medical association and a frequent speaker at medical conferences. A summary of this program: This talk by Dr. John Neustadt focuses on a more integrative and “whole-person” approach to osteoporosis and fracture prevention. Major themes mentioned: Looking beyond bone density scores alone and focusing on actual fracture risk and bone quality.​ The idea that many fractures occur in people whose DEXA scans are not in the osteoporosis range.​ A discussion of lifestyle and medical factors that weaken bone, including poor sleep, inflammation, acid-blocking medications, SSRIs, inactivity, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal changes. ​An emphasis on nutrition — especially adequate protein intake, Mediterranean-style eating, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin K2 (particularly MK-4). A review of exercise, muscle strength, balance, and fall prevention as critical parts of bone protection.​ A discussion of hormone health and how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can influence bone remodeling. He cautions about relying only on medications without addressing underlying contributors to bone fragility. Encouragement for patients to become educated advocates for their own bone health plans. Dr. Neustadt also emphasized that osteoporosis develops gradually over decades and that improving bone health requires combining medical evaluation with nutrition, movement, sleep, and metabolic health strategies.