# Bone Health at Every Age (Part 1: Nutrition & Hormones)

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Podcast: [Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau](https://stenobird.com/podcast/food-for-thought-with-colleen-patrick-goudreau-690262)
Published: 2026-02-21T07:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/p/bone-health-at-every-age-part-1-nutrition
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## Resource

In today’s episode, we talk about why bone density begins to decline and what actually builds strong, resilient bones — at every age and every stage of life, including perimenopause and postmenopause. Now, before you think, “Well, that’s not me — I’m in my 20s… my 30s… my 40s,” please give this episode a listen, because the strength of your bones at 60 is determined by what you do at 25. This is Part 1, focused on nutrition and hormones — and it lays the groundwork for what comes next: Part 2, where we’ll talk about mechanical stress, weight-bearing exercise, resistance training, balance work — and why movement is non-negotiable for long-term bone health. In this episode, we explore: * When we reach peak bone mass and why that matters * Why bone loss accelerates earlier than many women expect * What perimenopause is (and why it matters for bone remodeling) * How bone remodeling works — and the roles of osteoclasts and osteoblasts * Why estrogen is central to bone density in women * How to know where you stand: DEXA scans, blood work, and risk factors * Why “normal” blood calcium doesn’t tell you what you think it tells you * The nutrition foundation for strong bones * What can work against bone health over time (and what to watch for) 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Food for Thought , celebrating 20 years of practical inspiration for living compassionately, sustainably, and healthfully. To join World Vegan Travel (and my husband!) on their amazing trip, Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: A Vegan Trekking Adventure, AND get a $100 voucher for REI, use JOYFULVEGAN as your code and THIS LINK to find out more information and to book your adventure! Provence, France: In the episode, I also mentioned our 2027 trips, none of which are ready to offer yet; however, one of them may be Pro…

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