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In this episode of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast, I welcome back Dr. Jeff Gross—renowned regenerative medicine specialist, former neurosurgeon, and a leading voice in cutting-edge healing strategies. Together, we explore the incredible potential of stem cells, exosomes, and regenerative medicine to reverse joint degeneration, optimize bone health, and even slow the aging process.
Dr. Gross explains how chronic inflammation, lifestyle stressors, and toxin exposure accelerate aging by depleting your body’s stem cell function—and how biologic therapies like exosome injections can help restore vitality, repair tissues, and potentially help you avoid surgeries like joint replacements.
Whether you’re struggling with knee pain, bone loss, osteoporosis, or long COVID, or you’re simply interested in aging with strength and mobility, this episode is a must-listen.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What stem cells are and how they function in regeneration
- The difference between PRP, stem cells, and exosomes
- Why exosomes may be the future of joint repair and anti-aging
- How chronic inflammation leads to stem cell exhaustion and accelerated aging
- The role of bone marrow as your body’s regenerative powerhouse
- Why targeted exosome injections into bone (not cartilage) yield better long-term results
- Insight into natural killer (NK) cell exosomes for cancer support and immune health
- Why Dr. Gross shifted from surgery to regenerative medicine
- The systemic impact of lifestyle, diet, EMFs, and toxins on healing
- How regenerative therapy supports osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, autoimmune conditions, and longevity
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- 🔗 Meet Dr. Jeff Gross
- 📚 Learn more about Exosomes in Regenerative Medicine
- 💻 Watch or Listen to More Episodes: DebiRobinson.com/podcast
- 🧠 Learn more about bone and joint health: www.debirobinson.com
Key Topics Discussed:
- Bone density and regenerative potential
- The pitfalls of conventional treatments like PRP and “rooster comb” injections
- Non-surgical alternatives to hip and knee replacements
- Using regenerative therapies to support hormone health and bone strength
- Early prevention vs. late-stage intervention
- Safe and ethical sourcing of perinatal stem cell products
- Why we need better medical education on regenerative options
Action Steps You Can Take Today:
- Assess your joint health – Don’t wait until it’s “bone on bone” to act.
- Reduce inflammation through clean eating, movement, sleep, and stress management.
- Explore regenerative medicine as a legitimate alternative to surgery or pharmaceuticals.
- Advocate for yourself – If your doctor says regenerative medicine “isn’t proven,” it may be time for a second opinion.
- Invest in strength – Resistance training and movement are essential for bone and joint vitality.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Oxalates, also known as oxalic acid, are naturally occurring compounds found in many plants, vegetables, and fruits. They are part of a plant’s defense mechanism against predators and can be found in high concentrations in foods like spinach, rhubarb, beets, nuts, chocolate, tea, and certain beans.
Regarding bone health, oxalates can bind to minerals such as calcium in the gut, forming calcium oxalate. This compound is not easily absorbed by the body, meaning the calcium that could have been utilized for bone strengthening is instead excreted. This process can potentially lead to lower calcium availability for bone health, which can be particularly concerning for individuals at risk of osteoporosis or other bone-related issues.
However, for most women, dietary oxalates do not pose a significant threat to bone health, especially if their diet is balanced with enough calcium and they do not have a history of kidney stones.
Your gut is crucial for stronger bones for several reasons:
- Nutrient Absorption: The gut is where most nutrient absorption occurs. For bones to be healthy and strong, they need a variety of nutrients, particularly calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin D. A healthy gut efficiently absorbs these essential nutrients from your diet and facilitates their transportation to the bones.
- Gut Microbiome and Bone Health: Research has shown that the gut microbiome (the community of bacteria living in your intestines) can influence bone density. Certain gut bacteria help in producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which have been shown to promote bone health. SCFAs can enhance the absorption of minerals necessary for bone strength and play a role in reducing inflammation, which can negatively affect bone health.
- Hormone Regulation: The gut helps regulate hormones that are involved in bone metabolism, including insulin, thyroid hormones, and sex hormones like estrogen. For example, estrogen is vital for bone density, and gut health can influence estrogen levels through the enterohepatic circulation, where estrogens are processed in the liver and intestines.
- Reducing Inflammation: Chronic inflammation, which can stem from poor gut health, is linked to many conditions that compromise bone strength, such as osteoporosis. A healthy gut helps to reduce systemic inflammation, protecting bones from inflammatory damage.
- Immune System Modulation: The majority of the immune system is located in the gut. An imbalance in the immune system can lead to autoimmune conditions, some of which affect the bones. Maintaining gut health helps to ensure the immune system works correctly, protecting against autoimmune reactions that could impact bone health.
In essence, maintaining a healthy gut contributes significantly to stronger bones by ensuring the effective absorption of vital nutrients, regulating hormones, reducing inflammation, and supporting a healthy immune system. Therefore, a diet rich in bone-healthy nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics, along with lifestyle factors that promote gut health, is key to maintaining strong bones.