Bone Loss Starts Sooner Than You Think
Conventionally, bone density is rarely assessed until the age of 65. But... that's not when bone loss starts. At Kore, we start assessing bone health at 35+, and here's why:
By the time osteopenia or osteoporosis appear, changes have been happening quietly for years. Bone is a dynamic tissue influenced by hormones, nutrients, and mechanical load.
Estradiol and testosterone are foundational for bone health in both women and men. Decline of these hormones during perimenopause, menopause, or andropause affect bone health starting as early as age 35 — and that's why we make it a priority earlier.
If you’re over 35 and navigating hormone shifts or are at a higher risk due to the factors below; bone health deserves to be part of the conversation. It’s not separate — it’s connected. Screening after age 65 means bone loss is likely at an advanced, and medication becomes the primary recommendation.
If you assess now you can start earlier— nutrition matters, hormones matter, and mechanical load matters. If you already have osteopenia or osteoporosis, if you work on what matters, you have a better chance of successfully reversing it or maintaining the health of your bones.
Earlier screening is especially important if any of these risk factors apply to you:
• History of hormonal birth control
• Irregular periods
• Years in perimenopause or menopause without hormone support
• Low muscle mass or no strength training
• Long-term steroid use (prednisone)
• PPI use for reflux
• SSRI use
• Hormone blockers
• Smaller body frame
• Weight loss due to GLP-1s
• Hysterectomy without hormone replacement
• Low protein intake
• History of smoking or alcohol consumption
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Coming Soon: Kore Density
We're creating a new supplement — Kore Density — because what’s on the market isn’t good enough.
Most bone supplements are either under-dosed, missing key cofactors, or require a whole handful of capsules just to reach therapeutic levels. We're formulating Kore Density to support bone remodeling and structural integrity with:
1. Vitamin C 500mg
Essential for collagen formation — the structural framework that gives bone its strength and allows minerals to bind properly.
2. Boron 3mg
Supports calcium retention and helps regulate vitamin D and estrogen activity — especially important as hormones decline in perimenopause and menopause.
3. Strontium 200mg
Supports bone formation and helps reduce bone breakdown, promoting stronger overall density over time.
4. Manganese 1mg
Required for cartilage and connective tissue formation and supports the enzymes involved in bone remodeling.
5, Calcium 350mg
The primary mineral that gives bone its hardness and structure.
Recommended for:
Dr. Uppal recommends Kore Density for patients who have been referred for a DEXA scan and diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis — even if you’re borderline.
Expected release date: End of May.
If you’re over 35 and have never had a bone density scan, we recommend it. Message us through your patient portal or speak with Dr. Uppal at your next appointment to discuss whether screening makes sense for you.
*Bone health is far more than structural support — bones act as dynamic endocrine organs that regulate mineral balance, influence brain and thyroid function, support energy metabolism, blood formation, immune signaling, and whole-body hormonal communication, which is why we prioritize supporting your bones for long-term health and resilience with Kore Density.
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Spring & Summer Clinic Hours
For patients (with Dr. Uppal):
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Select Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
For pick-ups, red light therapy, and injections (excluding iron injections):Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Acupuncture hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Our Next Kore Open House: Coming March 11
To everyone that shared us with your friends and family, thank you!
Our recent Kore Open House was a success, and we’re so grateful to those who joined, asked thoughtful questions, and helped spread the word.
The conversations around hormones, peptides, longevity, and gut health were exactly why we wanted to start hosting these... and we're doing it again!
Join us for Kore Open House: Hormone Edition this March 11 at 6:30 PM PST. Share with your friends and family or send them the sign-up link here.
