# Stop Waiting on Your DEXA: How to Track Bone Health in Real Time

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Podcast: [The Dr. Doug Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-doug-show-6678750)
Published: 2026-02-16T17:00:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/douglas-lucas0/episodes/Stop-Waiting-on-Your-DEXA-How-to-Track-Bone-Health-in-Real-Time-e3f5veu
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## Resource

In this video, Dr. Doug breaks down the most powerful tool for monitoring bone health beyond a DEXA scan: bone turnover markers. He explains how CTX and P1NP reflect real-time bone breakdown and building, and how using a simple ratio can show whether you’re trending anabolic or losing bone. Through drug trials and diet research, he demonstrates how these markers predict outcomes long before imaging changes. The goal is faster, smarter decision-making so you can protect and potentially improve bone density with confidence. Study Links https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27641143/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38544922/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25827453/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30635696/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39791502/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39657000/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4425157/🦴 Stronger Bones. Healthier Future. I’m Dr. Doug Lucas, and my mission is to help you protect your bones, balance your hormones, and extend your healthspan. On my channel, we focus on osteoporosis prevention, bone strength, hormones, and longevity because strong bones aren’t just about avoiding fractures. They’re the foundation for a longer, healthier life.📚 Join me for a FREE Live Masterclass Want to get your questions answered, hear real-life osteoporosis reversal stories, and learn the 5 Bone Health Mistakes to Avoid? I’ll share proven strategies to build bone density, improve bone quality, and protect your healthspan, straight from my experience as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Osteoporosis Reversal Specialist. 🔗 Register here for FREE: https://www.osteocollective.com/build-bone 💻 The OsteoCollective A global community dedicated to bone health & longevity. Learn, connect, and take action: https://www.osteocollective.com Let's con…

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