What if the same habits that protect your bones could also save your heart? In this episode, Dr. Kim Millman explains the powerful and often overlooked connection between osteoporosis and heart disease. Dr. Millman is an expert in Functional Medicine and Nutrition Response Testing, two holistic techniques she integrates into her medical practice.
You’ll hear why a simple heart scan could help predict your fracture risk, the surprising role of nitric oxide in keeping both your arteries and bones strong, and how your gut bacteria might be sabotaging your health without you knowing it.
Dr. Millman also shares the truth about vitamin K research, the hidden dangers of blood sugar and high blood pressure, and the nutraceuticals that can actually help repair artery damage.
Listen now and discover how to protect your heart and your bones for life.
“We know that Vitamin D is intricately involved in mineral metabolism and vital to having strong, resilient bones, but also may provide many functions that protect your cardiovascular system.“
~ Dr. Kim Millman
In this episode:
[00:00] – Introduction to Dr. Kim Millman
[02:38] – Understanding cardiovascular health
[10:58] – How your bones and heart “talk” to each other
[12:55] – The one heart test every bone health patient should know
[16:17] – Hormones, oxidation, and inflammation affect vascular and bone calcification
[21:32] – How gut bacteria can damage your heart and bones
[25:24] – The vitamins that protect arteries and bones
[35:59] – How sugar, blood pressure, and bad cholesterol weaken you
[38:02] – Additional links between bone loss and heart disease
[39:00] – Powerful nutraceuticals that restore heart health
Resources mentioned
Restore and Rebuild: 100 Days to Healthier Bones (Use coupon code HAPPYBONESF25 for $100 off the price)
Free Webinar For Practitioners – Testing Beyond the DEXA: What Practitioners Must Know – August 25th at 4:00 pm EDT