Am I Losing Bone Right Now? The NTx Test
Every day women are worried because they’ve been told that a DEXA test shows their bone density is that of an 80-year-old, or that they “must” take bone drugs.
But what worries me is that most of these women have NOT been told whether or not their bone loss is ongoing or if it occurred in the past. Knowing if your bone loss is still taking place is critical when it comes to your risk of excessive bone loss, osteoporosis and fracture.
The NTx test measures current bone loss
I recommend anyone worried about bone loss get an NTx (N-telopeptide) test. Unlike bone density tests which only provide a static snapshot of your bones, an NTx test tells you if your bones are currently breaking down. It does this by measuring molecules from bone excreted in the urine.
First: Download this free guide to share with your Doctor about this test & resources.
NTX Booklet for You and Your Doctor
Second: Watch This Video:
Third: Ask Your Doctor to order the NTx test using our manual above
Or order it yourself online
https://www.directlabs.com/betterbones/OrderTests/tabid/15794/language/en-US/Default.aspx