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.
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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.

[@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.

[@gayleg5602]

Exactly keeping our muscles strong. I had a surgically enduced menopause at 29. I’m 75, lift weights, walk every day, yoga and just dance around to music. BUT I won’t be taking chances on slippery rocks in a stream lol.

[@alli65b58]

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!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yup MERCK drug company is behind DEXA scan machines to push dangerous drugs.

[@user-dt3wm8rn4j]

Get blood tests. I did the same. Toxic levels of vitamin D. ❤ take care.

[@hipmoma]

@@user-dt3wm8rn4j just curious, what do you consider a "toxic level"?

[@juliebolduc802]

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.

[@joannadavis6716]

A friend with diabetes and low kidney function was given a shot of Prolia. She immediately went into kidney failure. Spent three weeks in the hospital in critical condition and being dialyzed every day. She had to go to dialysis twice a week on discharge for three months. Finally her kidney function returned but damaged by the drug. You made a very wise decision not to take that Big Pharma junk that might have thrown you into kidney failure too!

[@vallang4832]

My dentist told me do not take those drugs for bone density. They do not work.

[@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.

[@robertafierro5592]

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!

[@hopehadley8844]

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!

[@keilana6]

Had a recent scan & Dr. office is pestering me to make an appointment for pharmacy order to treat osteoporosis. Makes me angry. I am low weight. Noticed my Levothyroxine has a warning about possible loss of one density. So one drug treatment causes need for another?

[@barbs1298]

@@keilana6 Always w/the drugs...the side effects are worse than the condition! But some meds are necessary.

[@chrisd_man2156]

AND there are way to many unlicensed individuals all to willing to get hapless individuals away from their MD, actual practicing doctors,... in order to sell their over the counter products. It would be a huge mistake to listen to someone who has no actual medical experience whatsoever, instead of trusting your own practicing physicians. THESE scam artists are counting on your confusion and their ability to get YOU to trust them, IN order to SELL you their STUFF!

[@chrisd_man2156]

@@keilana6 For your own safety I suggest you trust your own Licensed practicing medical doctors rather than getting sketchy advice from someone alluding that they are a medical doctor. Your being exploited by this internet phoney.

[@lynhat9119]

thank you Dr. for the vital info about an alternative test .

[@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.

[@LancashirelassCan.]

WOW ! That is amazing. I am researching the sonogram bone density currently.

[@CUTEASDUCK26]

Please share more, or give me a way to contact with you. My mother is also having osteopenia. What treatment are you going through now? How do you deal with pain ?

[@barbs1298]

​@@CUTEASDUCK26Do you ever watch Dr. Doug Lucas's videos? He's a retired orthopedic surgeon now specializing in osteoporosis. He has some great info. Check him out. You can do a consult w/his team. Algae cal is a great calcium supplement & you can talk to the company w/your questions. There are ways to reverse osteoporosis naturally w/supplements & weight bearing exercises & weighted vests while walking.

[@symone3113]

This video popped up on KZbin. 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❤

[@TheSynergyStudio]

Thank you Dr. Susan! I love your informational videos and I always tell all of my classes about them. (Nia, Yoga, Transformational Breath)

[@AnalytiCritic]

Going for a test tomorrow. I'm a slim person, ao the info about the test results for slim people may not be as accurate, is something to watch for & good to know. Thank You. 🙏Namaste!!

[@calivalla1]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@rileyd4804]

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!!!

[@Womenshealthnetwork]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Thrilled to hear that you found this video helpful. You can find out more about Dr. Brown and her philosophy on bone health here: www.womenshealthnetwork.com/joint-health/default.aspx Best wishes for good health, Women's Health Network

[@daisygurl3601]

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

[@Womenshealthnetwork]

Thank you for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@drrobk54]

(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.

[@bonnierobinson8684]

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?

[@vivellaz]

This is such important information for me as I keep being told I have osteoporosis in two areas and need to take medication, which so far I have avoided due to the risk factors/side effects. I have a very small frame and small bones, so this video is very helpful to me! I would be so grateful if you could do a video on what type of nutrients we can supplement to aid our bone density. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated.

[@annettegenovesi4012]

euconnia bark, D3 and K2, lactoferrin, magnesium, boron, a bit of calcium; others.

[@vivellaz]

@@annettegenovesi4012 Thank you!

[@rubinanaveed7735]

​@@annettegenovesi4012I think you meant Eucommia bark, is that right?

[@keilana6]

Same here - low weight, small upper body bones. Am stiff but would rather use weight training rather than unknown side effects.

[@nadiyanottingham9365]

very helpful Dr. Brown! thank you.

[@Womenshealthnetwork]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for your comment.

[@nancycrayton2738]

Thank you!

[@maril1379]

Excellent will talk to my md thumbs up

[@elainewhite359]

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

[@rosariokeshan7284]

Thank you for video

[@Atheria444]

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.

[@LittleBitofHopeToo2518]

NASA uses prunes to preserve the bones of astronauts. I know it sounds silly, but look it up. I think they use a prune powder, but it is the same as 5 prunes a day. Check it out and make sure with your doctor that you don't have any reason not to do it. But what could be easier?

[@deb9806]

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.

[@keilana6]

You're lucky. Office keeps calling for me to make appointment for pharmacy conference. Medicare costs highly impacted by osteoporosis dx. Thank you big pharma.

[@barbaragermain3713]

My doctor said do weight bearing exercises. I joined a gym.

[@marykd11]

Thank you

[@Womenshealthnetwork]

Happy to help! Thanks for the positive feedback

[@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.

[@barbs1298]

There is a lot you can do to reverse bone loss. Please watch some of Dr. Doug Lucas's videos. He is a retired orthopedic surgeon now specializing in osteoporosis. My sister reversed her osteoporosis w/supplements...good supplements. Dr. Doug Lucas recommends Agaecal which has great results. Wearing weighted vests while walking, jumps, heel drops, vibration platforms, wrist weights, ankle weights & Algaecal has Pilates exercises that help. Doctors only know meds. It's easy for them...here, take this pill or that injection. They should all be better trained in natural methods & exercise. They'll also tell you to take 1200 mg. of calcium w/out a clue that you can't just take calcium w/out Vit. D3, Vit. K2MK7, magnesium or other trace minerals, or the calcium won't go to your bones, but your arteries & cause calcification & heart attack or stroke.

[@hipmoma]

I'm 58 and my DEXA is -3.8. I work out a lot and eat high protein. I won't consider this medication either. Hope this makes you feel better :)

[@blschafer4310]

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.

[@thejeweloftheklamath]

I started a Garden of Life Vitamin Code supplement called Grow Bone today.

[@buzzybucks]

My doctor compared my bones to a 20 year old and pushed the shot, then meds. I refused all of them. Told him it makes no sense for a woman in her 70s to have the bones of a 20 year old when my dentist, optometrist, and even this same PCP remind me that I'm not 40, 50, or 60 anymore when I question why something is happening with my body. I told him a more accurate DEXA test would measure bones for an initial test and then do a follow up DEXA when a patient actually breaks a bone. That might be helpful but big pharma would never agree to that cause there go their profits.

[@falcon127]

SO HOW IS BONE DENSITY DETERMINED ACCURATELY. ???

[@reginamay2767]

I had a dexa scan yesterday seems fine with me very simple to do, I have had one other scan done a few yrs ago, yes I have been told I have osteoarthritus i'am 65 yrs old now. guess my bones are not so good.

[@bocla6163]

Osteoarthritis is not the same thing as osteoporosis.

[@1wholovestrees]

The thing I don’t like about the Dexa scan is that it throws a random sampling in my area of women who are my age. Well, I’m here to tell you that in my area 90% of all women are morbidly obese. I’m not one of this percentage. So where do I fit?

[@GodSEndOMG]

Well maybe the most fracture happens to people that does not have osteoporosis because people with osteoporosis are more careful because they have a weaker spine...

[@12thDecember]

Many people don't even know they _have_ osteoporosis until they have a DEXA scan, or until they actually do sustain a fracture and then are tested. Most people don't take extra precautions about something if they're unaware that they have a problem.

[@christinal.suarez1838]

💖

[@tconcotelli]

My most recent lumbar T score was -2.6; the exact same score from 3 years ago. Puts me into osteoporosis category by 0.1. My doctor insists on my taking Fosamax. How bad can it be if this is stable for 3 years?

[@susanmalloch9375]

Your doctor is not going to be the one to suffer the adverse effects - you will be the one suffering (if it happens to you)

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I find DEXA are very inaccurate they showed no improvement for me after changing diet and exercise! Ridiculous!

[@annettegenovesi4012]

My DEXA showed a -5.5 in my lower spine. Am I dying?

[@bonnierobinson8684]

You don't sound dead! Have faith in yourself!

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

How are you now? I hope you're okay

[@mariamarino138]

Was this your first scan?

[@Whirrledpeas]

We are born to die.

[@patriciamharris5664]

​@@bonnierobinson8684 😂 Thank you!!!

[@nicidevine6670]

This is a old video of this

[@eatmeatandliftweights5754]

DEXA scam!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yup MERCK drug company is behind it

[@chrisd_man2156]

Are you a medical doctor? and why won't you specifically answer this question? Do you have any peer reviewed research to support your claims? Research that is actually indexed in Medline? Or is everything here your opinion, because it doesn't seem clear to me what is opinion vs many comments you allege as facts supported by actual research and medical advice?

[@hipmoma]

what she is talking about is common knowledge, actually. Do your own research. DEXA doesn't measure the density but the size and width of a bone.

[@chrisd_man2156]

@@hipmoma AGAIN, opinion V facts. All I see is someone with a vested interest in selling her products. And to make the claim she is speaking about common knowledge is a ludicrous comment / opinion. Nothing she says in her OPINIONS are common knowledge, which is why this whole subject is being exploited by NON-Medical opportunists using this confusion to sell their products which have reams of research indicating these kinds of OTC products offer little to no value. So my very valid question still stands is she a medical doctor with a license to practice, or is she just another person selling her products? WHO vets her? Who says or licenses her? Is her opinions valid and in concurrence with current medical practice from schooled medical doctors,...AND WHY DOES SHE NOT ANSWER? And as far as your mistaken opinion about what a DEXA, Mineral Density scan is and isn't, I assure you,... it is more comprehensive than just a measurement of "size and width." apparently perhaps you should do some research before you offer up an ill-informed opinion.

[@hipmoma]

@@chrisd_man2156 Ok but I don't understand why you sound so angry. Everyone has the right to have a channel and voice their opinions, you don't have to listen to them. If you want the opinion of a doctor, go ask a doctor. Personally, I have lost all my respect for doctors and their opinions. Most doctors spend 15 min during their medical training on nutrition, bone health and any other, functional medicine. All they ever do is push drugs and tests and vaccines and look for disease instead of prevention and looking at why you have an illness in the first place or a deficiency. I go to youtube to educate myself and make my own decisions. You take what's here for you and leave the rest. No one forces you to follow anyone.

[@micheleporter865]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@micheleporter865]

Common knowledge slacker