Calcium isn’t just about bones — and bone density isn’t just about aging.

In this episode of Backyard Health, Erin takes a deep dive into calcium through a functional, whole-body lens and explains why bone health is actually a story of stress, digestion, hormones, movement, and mineral balance, not just calcium intake.

You’ll learn:

• What calcium actually does in the body beyond bone structure
• Why calcium absorption matters more than how much you consume
• How stress can cause calcium to become “misplaced” in arteries, joints, and hair instead of bones
• The critical role of the gut microbiome in mineral absorption
• What patterns we see on HTMA, micronutrient testing, GI-MAP, and DEXA scans
• Why childhood movement, jumping, and impact play are essential for building peak bone density
• How calcium needs shift for men, fertility, toddlers, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause
  
  

If you’ve ever been told to “just take calcium” — or you’re confused by bone density results that don’t match your diet — this episode will change how you think about bones, minerals, and long-term health.

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