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Patient Information Bone Turnover Test

Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’ – bones that are filled with tiny holes. In bones affected with osteoporosis, new bone formation does not keep up with bone loss (this is called bone turnover), which causes the bones to become more brittle with age.  As bone is lost, the skeleton continues to have a normal composition but it becomes porous, hyper-mineralised and more fragile and it is easier for the bones to break. Read more about Osteoporosis and how we can help here

While a bone density scan is the gold standard of diagnosing established osteoporosis, identifying your current rate of bone loss is the key to preventative treatment.  If you make positive changes to your diet and lifestyle to improve bone health, an improvement in bone turnover is measurable by repeated test.  However, you might have to wait two years for a repeat bone density scan, which is just another ‘snap shot’ of your bone density and will not tell you whether your changes have improved your current rate of bone loss.

How does the test work?

The bone turnover test provides a measure of the excretion of N-telopeptide (NTx), a very specific marker of bone metabolism. Urinary levels of NTx correlate with the rate of bone loss, and when there are increased amounts of NTx in the urine there is an increased rate of bone destruction.

The report that you will receive will show your NTx/Creatinine ratio and a normal range.  If your result is higher than the normal range, you are currently losing more bone than would be expected.  The higher the result, the more bone you are losing and thus the greater likelihood of developing osteoporosis.

 

Who should take this test?

  • Anyone concerned about their bone health
  • Women approaching the menopause for preventative change
  • Women who are going through or have gone through the menopause for monitoring of bone degradation at this time
  • People who have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis

 

Test Procedure

  • This test is a urine test. Only a small urine sample is required; the second morning sample is collected.
  • The test results will be returned to your nutritionist within 2-3 weeks of receipt of the sample. Test results will be interpreted by your nutritionist and a protocol tailored accordingly.

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I just wanted to let you know that we had a beautiful baby. Please pass on our sincere thanks, we really appreciate it and obviously the fantastic result we achieved! Thanks to you for your very efficient and kind care during this time.A happy couple from Dublin
Thank you so much for all your help and support. We cannot believe our little miracle is here, I feel like we have won the lotto! I definitely think it was all the changes we made, she is a product of good nutrition!Anon, Carlow
I want to thank you for helping us both this year. Not only has my colitis settled down and I feel much better, you were also a huge part in helping us achieve our ultimate goal of getting pregnant. We will both be eternally grateful for this and thank you sincerely. D&GS, Galway
Compared to my last test 8 months ago the morphology increased from 3% to 35% and my DNA Fragmentation went from 37% to 22%. I could only have achieved these results with your assistance and expertise and would like to thank you for all the guidanceEP, Limerick
Thankfully we dramatically improved the quality of my eggs and were left with one viable embryo which went on to be a successful pregnancy! We are over the moon and thrilled with our little girl. I just wanted to send you an update to let you know and perhaps to give hope to others in a similar position and unsure about whether to try the nutritional approachSinead, Dublin
I feel so alive and energised. The added bonuses are a healthy BMI, normal cholesterol levels, 20kgs lighter and a reduction to my metabolic age by 20 years+. It has been so worth all the time and effort to create this new healthy lifestyle. Thank you for all your excellent advice and encouragement. Your professionalism and attention to detail has brought me to this transformed new state, a new me!Maria, Dublin
Since my first appointment the improvement in my health is amazing. Symptoms of my Inflammatory Bowel Disease have decreased and my energy levels have increased. My hair has become more conditioned and my nails are less brittle. I can honestly recommend a visit to Glenville Nutrition Clinic for a particular illness or as a boost to your general wellbeing E.K, Galway
I FINALLY I lost all the extra pounds I was holding for two years, and my digestion improved MASSIVELY!! Nothing compared to when I first came looking for help!! I WILL ALWAYS BE SO THANKFUL FOR THAT, you wouldn't believe how much good you did for me, I was lost. Fitness Instructor, Dublin
My journey with Glenville Nutrition has made a vast improvement in my health and well-being. You’ve helped me to adopt a completely new approach to food and healthy eating. To date I have lost 26 lbs. In just 7 weeks my cholesterol dropped from 5.8 to 4.4. My arthritic joints have vastly improved and I look forward to my daily walk. Friends and family have complimented me on how well I look!! Again my sincere thanks & appreciation of your excellent blend of professionalism, encouragement and compassion. Kathleen, Galway
I had expected the physical benefits, but the mental and emotional benefits were unexpected and glorious. I cannot recommend Glenville Nutrition highly enough. I think it is fair to say that working with them changed my life. Sometimes you don’t even realise how bad you feel until you start to feel better. That is a gift that you can give yourself. Sincerest thanks for all you did for me.Aisling, Kilkenny
I am so thrilled with having met you at Glenville Nutrition. The advice and supplements I have received is helping me enormously. I am feeling 1000 times better since I first started.Patient, Dublin

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