Many women are routinely screened for weak bones with an imaging test called a DEXA or DXA scan. If it detects outright osteoporosis, the results can help you and your doctor decide how to treat the disease. But many people learn they have only mild bone loss, a condition known as osteopenia, and for them the risk of fracture is less.
Women taking Fosamax & similar medicines for osteoporosis need more vitamin D.
For those who don’t know, Fosamax is a bisphosphonate (pronounced bis-foss-fo-nate), a class of drugs that prevent the loss of bone mass, and are used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases. They are the most commonly prescribed drugs used to treat osteoporosis. Fosamax and other bisphosphonates alter the cycle of bone breakdown by slowing bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures and ultimately reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
In July 2012 we published an eye-opening blog post as a reminder that Strontium Ranelate is not approved by the FDA as a drug for the medical management of osteoporosis in the United States. The role of strontium should also be questioned for bone health supplementation. The primary reason are:
Falls can take a serious toll on quality of life and independence. Falls are actually the leading cause of death from injury after the age of 65. Often times the complications that occur form falls - bleeding, hip fractures, and head injuries – lead to long term complications and disability. Learning and practicing to prevent falls helps maintain health and mobility.
Does Your Bone Health Supplement Have Excessive Minerals?
Zinc, manganese, and copper are three common minerals found in some bone health supplements. These are important for bone health, but the typical diet provides enough that supplementation is rarely needed – and may be harmful. This makes it more important than ever to know your daily, recommended allowance, and to know exactly what your supplement is made of!
Here’s a look at three commonly added minerals to bone health supplements.
