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You should know that corticosteroids, and most diuretics (Lasix, Dyazide, Maxzide, and others) also deplete calcium.
Until recently, hormone replacement therapy was considered the best way to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. And true, several studies have shown that estrogen replacement therapy can reduce bone loss and reduce the risk of fracture. However, the benefits have to be weighed against recent evidence linking conventional estrogen replacement therapy to increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, heart attack, and blood clots.
Another, certainly safer, option is to use phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like compounds found in certain foods including fennel, celery, soy, nuts, whole grains, apples, and alfalfa. A semi-synthetic isoflavanoid, known as ipriflavone, is similar in structure to soy and has been approved for osteoporosis prevention in Japan, Hungary, and Italy. Studies show that ipriflavone, now available as a supplement in the U.S., increases bone density in individuals with osteoporosis.
Several studies show that progesterone stimulates proliferation of bone building osteoblast cells. But, like synthetic estrogen, progestins (synthetic progesterone) are associated with numerous potentially dangerous side effects.
A natural over-the-counter form of progesterone can be made from wild yams. Based on the pioneering work of John Lee, M.D., compounded progesterone cream has been safely used by thousands of women to reduce or prevent menopause symptoms - and to reverse osteoporosis.
Vitamin D, a hormone-like substance, is crucial for the absorption of calcium. The skin makes Vitamin D after exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet radiation, and vitamin D deficiency is widespread throughout the United States. In the winter, vitamin D levels often plummet. Less than 10% of adults 50 to 70 years old, and only about 2% of people over 70, were found to be getting the recommended amounts of vitamin D from food. Even when supplements were added into consideration, still only about 30% of people aged 50 to 70, and 10% of those over 70 were reaching the recommended vitamin D intake.
Individuals who wish to avoid osteoporosis would be wise eat more fruits and vegetables, maintain a consistent exercise program, avoid sodas, avoid health robbing habits (smoking, excess alcohol and sugar), and take a good optimal daily allowance multivitamin. Those females who want to reverse bone loss should take in addition to their multivitamin, extra calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and one or more of ancillary treatments mentioned above (ipriflavone and natural progesterone).
But, we need to realize good health doesn’t come from a pill bottle, but from daily dietary choices made over a lifetime.
I think I’ll have a green leafy salad with dinner tonight, how about you?
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTS FOR OSTEO PROBLEMS:
HIGH DOSE VITAMIN D
DYNACAL - An Extra strength natural calcium magnesium complex
BONE SUPPORT FORMULA - A great source of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Protein
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