Why the DEXA Bone Density Test Doesn't Work

In this video, Dr. Brown explains why the conventional bone density test, known as the DXA Bone Density Test (or DEXA Bone Density Test) fails to accurately depict bone health and is an unreliable predictor of bone fracture risk and osteoporosis. Dr. Brown describes the DEXA Scan Bone Density Test compared to the NTx Bone Density Test, which tests N-Telopeptide activity to measure bone resorption rate. Dr. Brown explains the many benefits of the NTx Bone Scan, including its value as a reliable tool to test for osteoporosis, as it can identify excessive bone loss in the early stages, making osteoporosis treatment more effective. The NTx Bone Test is inexpensive and non-invasive, making it easier to perform more frequently than the DEXA bone density test, providing increased insight into the true state of bone health and increasing chances of an accurate osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis. The NTx Test also correctly assesses the effectiveness of osteoporosis treatment and therapies, which may include a specific osteoporosis diet, and natural treatment for osteoporosis to prevent bone fracture. Finally, Dr. Brown offers proven remedies for healing and building bone, reducing osteoporosis fracture risk, and improving your overall health.

Dr. Susan Brown, PhD, CNS, is the founder of the Center for Better Bones, a medical anthropologist, certified clinical nutritionist, and a revolutionary pioneer in osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone health regeneration, and auto-immune disease.

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Dr. Brown directs the Center for Better Bones and the Better Bones Foundation in East Syracuse, New York. She has more than 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition, bone health research, and consulting.

[hopehadley]

Just what I needed to hear to calm my fears! My doctor wants me to take drugs for osteopenia, but I told her no, I'm going to reverse bone density loss with daily exercise and diet and supplements first. Too many doctors want to turn to drugs first!

[OrasSelection]

3 years from your posted video on the Dexa test I watch this. SO GLAD I came across this video.
I am female age 70 small frame small bones and thin. Dr. called the other day She says: "Results are back you have a severe case of Osteoporosis when do you want to come in and start treatment" I answer: Scheduled for follow up appointment in 2 months. We well talk about it then"
So now here i am researching the Dexa scan. Thanks for all the info in this video. I'm not quick to take scripts just because the Dr. says so. I research first. i want to get to the root, the bottom line of the issue.
My answer is to build the muscles holding me up so I don't fall. So that is what i am working on. Makes since to me.

[TrimansWife]

I am so glad I found this video! My internal med dr. Prescribed meds for me immediately after going over my results. I asked about how they would effect my kidneys (CKD stage 3). He looked it up and said “it should be okay. We will do labs in 3 months.” After getting home with this prescription and reading the entire side effects. . . NOPE. I will not be taking them. Not worth it to me.

[allib]

I’m 58 and was told 5 years ago I had osteoporosis. I said no to drugs. I heard the company who made the machine, dish out the drugs! But even if this isn’t true… take Vit D and K2, collagen, sesame seeds, strength training and rebounder!

[lucyminin]

i was on Fosamax for 6 months and start losing my teeth'., now i am on supplements. happy to find your video i also read a lot about osteoporosis, you so right, thank you for your work.

[DiamondLil]

WHO used to have a calculator online that allowed you to put in personal variables to predict your risk of fracture. You could input age, DEXA score, ethnicity, nationality, height, etc. I had a fairly poor DEXA score (suggesting osteopenia) so I began inputting difference DEXA scores without changing other variables. No combination of DEXA score and my other variables changed my risk of fraction BY EVEN ONE PERCENT. High DEXA, low DEXA, moderate DEXA. No change. THE ONLY variable that affected that risk score was when I changed my ethnicity to African descent. That reduced my fracture risk substantially. I lost all interest in DEXA scores from that time forward.

[symone]

This video popped up on YouTube. Glad it did. Very helpful info…I was suppose to have a bone density test last week and I cancelled it. 1. Because my portion of the payment was over $1000. 2. I work out 6-7 days a week (parlay between weights, Pilates & yoga)… I’m good❤

[drrobertk]

(Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry).

REMS is a non-ionizing technology that evaluates bone status by analyzing raw, unfiltered native ultrasound signals, so-called radio frequency (RF) ultrasound signals, obtained during an ultrasound scan of the lumbar vertebrae and proximal femur.

[Atheria]

Thank you for bringing up that it's not right to compare thin people with tiny bones (like me) to people with bigger bones! I was first diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteopenia at age 47 and have been stressed out ever since trying to get bone back. I'm now 57 and a new DEXA in 2021 showed I've lost even more density despite exercising, supplementing, etc.

[Melanie-ixnq]

Why don't doctors test for NTX with an annual blood test? Instead of Dexa scans

[falcon]

SO HOW IS BONE DENSITY DETERMINED ACCURATELY. ???

[robertafierro]

My Doc mislead me also! She wanted me to take Boniva, the shot. No way. I saw a new Doc, and he said Boniva? No way!

[bonnierobinson]

My bone density says it is based on a fracture more than two years ago and shows no real change. My doctor is pushing Prolia but all the studies have woman who say it causes intense bone pain. There is a site that will! Tell you if your doctor gets a kick back for recommendations. What doesn't sound right?

[deb]

My doctor said for my osteopenia, to just keep exercising and eating well. Love my weighted vest. ; ) I have low fx risk according to them but I know I'm med boned and fell hard few months ago and was fine. My CTX wasn't great but my doc doesn't want me on meds at 64.

[blschafer]

I think the way they do these tests, then compare you to a 30 year old is ridiculous. Of course Im not like a 30 year old, Im post menopause with zero hormones and 63 years old. But they have to push the Boniva, Fosomax, etc. Must get a kickback.

[RosemaryMoitoza]

I’m 64 years old, my Dr called me in to tell me the results of my DEXA scan. He walked in and said I quote “your bones suck “. Your T-score is-2.6 you need to take Evenity 2 shots per month or Tymlos pen injections every day for 2 years. Both are extremely expensive and my insurance won’t cover it. After getting home and reading the side effects of these, I said hell no! The cons are worse than the pros. I’m at a loss as what to do at this point. I’m getting rid of my Dr of 25 years, who loves to prescribe meds. I’d love to have a more holistic approach to this part of my life. I’m also ketovore and he doesn’t know because I know he wouldn’t approve of my decision. I can’t find a lab in my area to get tests done on the condition of my bones.

[elainewhite]

Thank you so much for this helpful video you are right everything you sat makes so much sense I petite but I'm sure if i am as bad as my doctor says i would never be able to jump around hop and feel strong and full of energy big thumbs up from me

[daisygurl]

Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge so that we can make informed decisions about our health.

[clairegelgi]

Thank you, Dr. Brown. You are a wealth of information and a blessing.

[rileyd]

YOU are awesome!!! VERY informative. You certainly know what you are talking about. I respect that. Your voice, very pleasant to listen too. Thank YOU for making this video. I appreciate it!!!