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Osteoporosis drugs were recently found to increase bone decayBy Mike Santiago
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A recent report from the Journal of Rheumatology revealed that the
osteoporosis drugs known as bisphosphonates increased the risk of bone
necrosis ( death of bone tissue ) by nearly three times. Osteoporosis
sufferers and those at risk may benefit from learning about natural
treatment options. Out of the 44 million Americans with osteoporosis,
80 percent are women, and the periods of menopause and post-menopause
are when it most frequently becomes an issue.
Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are drugs prescribed for osteoporosis. These are synthetic compounds that inhibit bone resorption ( the breaking down of bone ) by attaching to the minerals in bone. Besides bone decay, possible side effects of bisphosphonates include chest pain, stomach ulcers, heartburn and severe bone, joint and muscle pain.
Mineral Supplements
On the nutritional side, a National Institutes of Health fact sheet says that osteoporosis can result from a chronically low calcium intake, low vitamin D intake, or poor calcium absorption. Traditionally, calcium is recommended to be taken with magnesium in a 2 to 1 ratio.
Calcium and Menopause
Adelle Davis, the pioneering nutritionist and author of “Let’s Get Well” says: “During the menopause, the lack of ovarian hormones causes severe calcium deficiency symptoms to occur. At these times, large amounts of calcium should be obtained. When these precautions are taken…, the woman at menopause usually loses her irritability, hot flashes, leg cramps and mental depression.”
Calcium Lactate Gluconate
A relatively new form of calcium known as calcium lactate gluconate, was the subject of a study in the journal “Osteoporosis International“ Researchers from China and Australia worked with 50 Chinese women and concluded: “The calcium supplement in the form of calcium lactate gluconate was adequately absorbed and was effective in reducing bone loss at the hip. In addition, bone mineral density at the top of the thigh bone increased significantly.”
Jobee Knight, a nutritional researcher and founder of Nutrition Breakthroughs in California, is someone who fought her own battle against osteoporosis. She decided to put her background to use and the result was Calcium Lift, a unique blend of calcium lactate gluconate, magnesium chloride and Vitamin C.
Cinzia Aversa of Glendale, CA. says: “I have more energy with Calcium Lift, no doubt. I am in a better mood overall. I also have some little arthritis pains here and there and these seem better too. I have gone through heavier physical activity in the last couple of days which normally would give me a lot of muscle pain and back problems ( which is my main problem ) and this time it has been much easier, with little sore feeling.”
Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are drugs prescribed for osteoporosis. These are synthetic compounds that inhibit bone resorption ( the breaking down of bone ) by attaching to the minerals in bone. Besides bone decay, possible side effects of bisphosphonates include chest pain, stomach ulcers, heartburn and severe bone, joint and muscle pain.
Mineral Supplements
On the nutritional side, a National Institutes of Health fact sheet says that osteoporosis can result from a chronically low calcium intake, low vitamin D intake, or poor calcium absorption. Traditionally, calcium is recommended to be taken with magnesium in a 2 to 1 ratio.
Calcium and Menopause
Adelle Davis, the pioneering nutritionist and author of “Let’s Get Well” says: “During the menopause, the lack of ovarian hormones causes severe calcium deficiency symptoms to occur. At these times, large amounts of calcium should be obtained. When these precautions are taken…, the woman at menopause usually loses her irritability, hot flashes, leg cramps and mental depression.”
Calcium Lactate Gluconate
A relatively new form of calcium known as calcium lactate gluconate, was the subject of a study in the journal “Osteoporosis International“ Researchers from China and Australia worked with 50 Chinese women and concluded: “The calcium supplement in the form of calcium lactate gluconate was adequately absorbed and was effective in reducing bone loss at the hip. In addition, bone mineral density at the top of the thigh bone increased significantly.”
Jobee Knight, a nutritional researcher and founder of Nutrition Breakthroughs in California, is someone who fought her own battle against osteoporosis. She decided to put her background to use and the result was Calcium Lift, a unique blend of calcium lactate gluconate, magnesium chloride and Vitamin C.
Cinzia Aversa of Glendale, CA. says: “I have more energy with Calcium Lift, no doubt. I am in a better mood overall. I also have some little arthritis pains here and there and these seem better too. I have gone through heavier physical activity in the last couple of days which normally would give me a lot of muscle pain and back problems ( which is my main problem ) and this time it has been much easier, with little sore feeling.”