Osteoporosis
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Women who want to strengthen their bones, especially after menopause, should supplement with potassium citrate for 12 months. It’s proven to improve bone mineral density, and it’s a great way of coun... more »
It’s common for drugs to have a “paradoxical effect”. This is medicalese for stating that the drug can cause the very symptoms it’s supposed to be treating. more »
These days, the first line of pharmaceutical defence against osteoporosis is a class of drugs called ‘bisphosphonates’, including risedronate and alendronate. These drugs inhibit bone resorption (wear... more »
The disproportionate focus on calcium as the most important bone builder means that many women and men at risk from osteoporosis miss out on other equally important nutrients. more »
Osteoporosis, which means ‘porous bones’, describes any condition that reduces bone mass. Symptoms include leg and foot cramps; height loss; lower-back pain; hip, wrist and spine fractures; more »
Studies into the effects of high animal-protein intake compared with vegetarianism on the risk of osteoporosis have produced confusing and contradictory findings. more »
Thinning bones has less to do with the menopause than with Western dietary practices, but it can largely be prevented by diet and regular exercise. ... more »
It is estimated that over 25 million people in the United States are affected by osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones. The condition increases the risk of bone fracture, especially in the elderl ... more »
I am 54, and I have an underactive thyroid for which I take thyroxine. In 1989, I unfortunately allowed myself to be talked into taking HRT. The one reason that persuaded me was the protection it ... more »
Women with low bone density after menopause can slow or prevent osteoporosis by a combination of exercise and calcium supplementation to an acceptable degree without the side effects of hormone re ... more »
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