Osteoporosis isn’t a calcium problem—it’s a mineral problem Gary Brecka: "Our bones are hydroxyapatite (calcium + phosphorus). To form it, you need 12 specific minerals. Most elderly in care facilities have taken calcium supplements for 20+ years... yet still have osteopenia/osteoporosis. Calcium alone often ends up in arteries, not... bones. Solution: Add mineral salts (like Baja Gold) to your water every morning (½ tsp) + weighted exercise to load bones and drive ossification." Simple morning habit + real movement = stronger bones & longer healthspan. 2:00 clip inside—game-changing insight.show more

There’s an important truth here, but also some oversimplification. Clinically, osteoporosis is not just a calcium deficiency — it’s a bone remodelling failure. Bones are living tissue, and they only mineralise properly when three things align: 1.Mechanical loading – resistance and impact training are the primary signal for osteoblast activity. Without load, minerals don’t get incorporated, no matter how much you take. 2.Hormonal context – vitamin D, K2, oestrogen/testosterone, thyroid and cortisol all determine whether calcium goes into bone or soft tissue. 3.Mineral balance – calcium needs magnesium, phosphorus, boron, zinc, silica and adequate protein to form and maintain hydroxyapatite. That’s why decades of calcium-only supplementation hasn’t solved osteoporosis and, in some cases, has coincided with vascular calcification. That said, be cautious with blanket mineral salt solutions. “Trace minerals” vary hugely in composition, bioavailability and safety, and not all are required - or appropriate - for everyone. In practice, the strongest bone strategy remains boring but effective: •Lift heavy things •Adequate protein •Vitamin D with K2 •Magnesium sufficiency •Address hormones and inflammation Calcium isn’t the villain - but without load, balance and context, it’s just along for the ride.

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Metabolic acidosis (acidity) promotes osteoporosis by making bone act as a pH buffer. Acidic extracellular fluid increases osteoclast activity and RANKL expression, inhibits osteoblast function and mineralisation, and causes release of calcium/phosphate from hydroxyapatite. Over time this net bone resorption and impaired formation reduce bone mass and strength. Addressing chronic acid load with better diet and CDS (chlorine dioxide) has helped to recover; consult and Dr. h.c. Andreas Ludwig Kalcker

Yes and that is why people need to take a lot of magnesium. Magnesium makes bones stronger and controls calcium.

Too bad Baja gold has high levels of lead. Gary keeps pushing it because he has a financial stake in the company so take note!! His son also owns the hydrogen tablet company he’s always pushing. Conflict of interest much?

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Vitamin D3 with K2 prevents calcification in soft tissue and supports healthy bones.

@zoiezoe__ I brush my teeth w/Hydroxyapatite + 3% hydrogen peroxide + baking soda + clove oil, per @dr_ericberg’s protocol. I take vitamin D + magnesium + K2 (MK7) + zinc for proper calcium absorption. Trace minerals to drink water. Mostly a carnivore diet. Gym/exercise 5-6 days per week.

How many of those elderly have been taking statins? They likely have osteoporosis because of being OD’d on statins.

I’d stick with Redmond Salt, which comes from an ancient sea bed in Utah, instead of Baja Gold from the Sea of Cortez or other sea salts. Everything else is exposed to microplastics & toxins, but Redmond Salt remains pure. Vera Salt is also good and they test for microplastics

I wonder if it will help if you already have osteoporosis and can people on salt restrictions use it. Hmm, more research coming up. Thanks for posting.

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20 years ago women were advised to take calcium. I was fortunate, I guess, because it wound up solidifying my parotid glands in a few months. The internet was new back then and I never consulted a doctor about it. Just massaged it out and stopped taking calcium.

BS Bone is not just calcium. Bone is a living, adaptive composite material that depends on mechanical signals, a collagen framework, and proper mineral regulation. 1. Mechanical Loading Is the Primary Driver Bone strength is regulated first and foremost by mechanical strain. Weight-bearing and impact loading deform bone tissue. This deformation generates piezoelectric and mechanotransduction signals that osteocytes use to decide: where bone is built where bone is removed 2. Collagen Matrix Determines Bone Quality Bone strength depends more on bone quality than bone density. Approximately 30–40% of bone mass is collagen Collagen provides: toughness flexibility resistance to fracture propagation 3. Adequate Protein and Collagen Support Are Essential Bone remodeling requires a continuous protein supply. Collagen synthesis depends on: sufficient amino acids (glycine, proline, lysine) adequate total protein intake 4. Vitamin C Is Structurally Mandatory Vitamin C is required for: hydroxylation of collagen fibers proper collagen folding and cross-linking 5. Magnesium Is a Central Regulator Magnesium: regulates calcium transport is required for vitamin D activation influences osteoblast–osteoclast balance Serum magnesium is a poor indicator of true status, and functional deficiency is common and often overlooked. 6. Vitamin D Enables Mineral Utilization Vitamin D: supports calcium absorption influences bone turnover signaling interacts closely with magnesium Deficiency impairs mineralization regardless of intake. 7. Vitamin K2 Regulates Mineral Placement Vitamin K2: activates osteocalcin directs calcium into bone and away from soft tissues improves bone material properties more than density It determines where calcium goes, not how much is consumed. 8. Silicon Supports Bone Microarchitecture Silicon: supports collagen synthesis contributes to osteoid formation is associated with improved bone strength and structure

Boron is an important mineral for curing osteoporosis too.

50%+ of what is taught to medical students is wrong. How it must feel to know you know nothing really as a doctor about how the human body actually functions and how important food/nutrition is? They don't take a single course on nutrition; indoctrinated into Pharma slaves.

Boron helps bones metabolize minerals

The Obesity Paradox strikes again…

Worthless without Vit K2. Calcium paradox. Whole milk fermented dairy is the best.

Osteoporosis is a mineral and hormonal balance problem as well. Many women with osteoporosis then develop Alzheimer's...

cell salts will help they include all 12

It is a hormone problem. Get on HRT.

Great info, but I’d like to hear discussion on potential lead contamination in the salt.

I am 67. Tested and No osteoporosis. I have taken D3 and K2 for 12 years daily and used vibration machines which create osteoblasts. I have stayed away from calcium.

Great advice so thank you, but if I may, for the first timers about to drink salty water, don’t go more than 1/2 tsp, and you might have to start lower and work up to that. For the uninitiated, salty water is a powerful laxative 💩

Salt your food with Redmond Real Salt. Tastier than drinking salted water.

According to Grok, “While Baja Gold salt is promoted by Gary Brecka for its 91 trace minerals, lab tests detect concerning lead levels up to 338 ppb—exceeding some safety thresholds for daily use—prompting experts to recommend verified low-heavy-metal alternatives to avoid cumulative toxicity risks.” @thegarybrecka would you care to comment on this?

There is another supplement needed to support calcium for bones. Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption in the intestines, which is a prerequisite for calcium to be utilized by bones. Without sufficient vitamin D, the body can absorb only 10% to 15% of dietary calcium, but with adequate vitamin D, absorption increases to 30% to 40%.

It’s a cellular problem. You need to repair the osteoclasts & osteoblasts to fix the cycle. How do you do that? By using the ONLY Therapeutic Enzyme TM , Cell Fit to repair and restore cellular function!

It’s also a hormone problem. Without proper hormone levels a woman will not process minerals correctly.

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The BALANCE of minerals is wrong – too much calcium supplementation, along with the British government's insistence that calcium carbonate (and other toxins) are added to flour and cereals ('fortified').

I would take this advice with a grain of salt.

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Apparently, professional cyclists have a bone density problem also.