Many fear that eating a plant-based diet without dairy will lead to weaker bones and an increased risk of fractures. But evidence shows those concerns to be largely unfounded.   An analysis of thousands of people around the world showed that eliminating milk, cheese, and dairy from the diet is actually more protective for bone health in many instances.   Dr. Neal Barnard reviews the findings of the analysis with "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room LIVE. He has what you need to know about maintaining strong bones and getting enough calcium in a dairy-free diet.   Other Topics Discussed - Is cottage cheese better for bones than regular milk? - Does eating salt weaken bones? - Calcium carbonate in almond milk - Vegan alternatives to kefir - Is Greek yogurt healthy? - Can calcium supplements cause gallstones? - Is plant-based butter healthier than regular butter? - Plant-based probiotics - Is raw dairy a healthier option? - Plus more!   This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. — — SHOW LINKS — — Dairy Broken Bones Study https://bit.ly/DairyBrokenBoneStudy  — — — Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund https://gregoryreiterfund.org — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — — Healthy For A Lifetime Conference Who: Chuck, Dr. Milton Mills, and more! When: Sept. 23, 2023 Where: Omaha, NE Website: https://bit.ly/Health4Life2023 — — — St. Louis VegFest Who: Chuck, Dr. Jim Loomis, Caryn Dugan, James Lewis, and more When: Oct. 1, 2023 Website: https://www.stlouisvegfest.org — — — Hampton Roads VegFest Who: Chuck When: October 28, 2023 Where: Chesapeake, VA Website: http://www.hamptonroadsvegfest.com — — FOLLOW US — — Dr. Neal Barnard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB Your Body In Balance: https://amzn.to/2UvAfxW — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!