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7 clinically reviewed articles, written and peer-reviewed by the HealthRX.com Medical Team.
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Learn which medications artificially raise or lower DEXA bone density scores, what normal T-scores mean, and how to interpret results accurately when you take bisphosphonates, steroids, or other bone-affecting drugs.
Read clinical reviewYour DEXA scan T-score may fall in the 'normal' range yet still leave room for optimization. Learn what standard reference ranges miss, what functional medicine clinicians target, and how to move your bone density toward a truly protective level.
Read clinical reviewA clinical breakdown of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA): how it quantifies bone mineral density, what T-scores and Z-scores mean, and how results guide osteoporosis treatment decisions.
Read clinical reviewA complete clinical guide to DEXA bone density scores, T-scores, Z-scores, WHO classifications, and exactly how each result changes your osteopenia and osteoporosis treatment plan.
Read clinical reviewA clinical guide to the lab tests physicians pair with DEXA bone density scans, including vitamin D, PTH, bone turnover markers, and metabolic panels, with guideline-backed rationale.
Read clinical reviewClinician-reviewed strategies to improve DEXA bone density, including exercise protocols, nutrition targets, pharmacotherapy options, and hormonal optimization backed by primary research.
Read clinical reviewA physician-reviewed guide to reading your DEXA scan T-score and Z-score, understanding osteopenia and osteoporosis thresholds, and knowing when treatment is indicated.
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