Osteoporosis is characterised by reductions in bone density, leading to fractures in vulnerable areas such as the wrists and hips, in addition to degradation of vertebrae. As such it is a serious hassle. Theoretically, there are several causes why H pylori infection could give a contribution to osteoporosis in some workers.
H pylori can cause stomach acid levels to decrease over time, leading to poor absorption of calcium and other minerals (this is shown in different studies and discussed in my book, The Hompes Method).
Inflammation caused by H pylori infections can stimulate the breakdown of bone by increasing hormones such as cortisol.
As cortisol increases due to H pylori-induced inflammation, there is a concomitant reduction in bone-building hormones such as progesterone and testosterone.
A recent study conducted by researchers in Siena, Italy, reported on the influence of H pylori infection on the bone mineral density and bone markers in a large population cohort.
To conduct their study, the researchers took 1118 contributors and examined them for H pylori infection. In workers with H pylori, they then checked for CagA status (CagA H pylori is a virulent strain, linked to cancer and heart disease).
The study revealed no difference between the infection fees of H pylori in workers with osteoporosis compared with those who had normal bone density.
However, the prevalence of CagA+ H pylori infection in osteoporotic and osteopenic patients used to be significantly higher than that in subjects with normal BMD. The anti-CagA antibody titer used to be significantly and negatively linked to BMD at different sites in males as well as in females. Above the median anti-CagA antibody stage, only 14% of males and 30% of females had normal bone mineral density.
The researchers concluded their findings with the following fact:
CagA+ H pylori infection may be considered a risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures in males as well as in females
Reference
N. Figura et al. H. pylori (HP) infection and osteoporosis: a population based study. European Helicobacter Study Group. XXIII International Workshop on Helicobacter and Related Bacteria in Chronic Digestive Inflammation and Gastric Cancer. Rotterdam, September 1618, 2010. P.334-5.
Osteoporosis is becoming a huge hassle and there is little doubt in my mind that H pylori can give a contribution to the progress of this disease. H pylori infection prevents proper stomach acid production by damaging the stomachs parietal cells (cells that make the acid). Over time, atrophic gastritis can develop, a condition that is common in workers aged 55 and over.
If stomach acid is too low, minerals and amino acids both of which are essential for proper bone formation are not digested properly and cannot be absorbed effectively.
However, as I point out in The Hompes Method, in the majority of cases, its not H pylori thats responsible for tough diseases like osteoporosis: its diet and lifestyle.
Nutrients, including vitamins D and K, are also very low in a substantial proportion of the population. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and plays a crucial role in bone health. Vitamin K is essential to ensure the calcium is transported to, and dropped off at, the right areas once its in the bloodstream.
Gluten intolerance & celiac disease, food allergic reactions and other chronic infections can also compromise gut function. Poor food offerings via diets rich in processed food and low in excessive quality nutrients also cause deterioration of bone health.
Anything that compromises the guts ability to process food can lead to problems in musculoskeletal health but the medical system chooses to fail to remember this and prescribe drugs in a vain attempt to rebuild bone.
If you've problems with bone health, it is absolutely critical to be sure that you optimize gut function, nutrient intake and hormonal balance. Taking drugs like Reclast, Fosamax, Zometa and Boniva doesn't address the root cause of bone disease.
Recommendations That May Help You Overcome H Pylori & Its Symptoms
If you've osteoporosis, get a total blood count from your doctor and have it interpreted by a nutritional therapist qualified to read the test**
Get your vitamin D and vitamin K levels checked**
Optimize diet, digestion and mineral consumption*
Remove bad bugs from your diet**
Check adrenal, thyroid and sex hormone levels these are critical in bone health**
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