About Osteoporosis

Xylene Belita asked:


Osteoporosis treatment is difficult when it already emerges in the body. Thus, while you are still young, be vigilant and start doing some habits to prevent from having it. These are the precautionary actions that you need to do on how to prevent Osteoporosis.

1. Hold back from smoking and drinking.

2. Eat healthy.

3. Drink milk habitually.

4. Regular calcium intake.

5. Exercise.

6. Regular checkup.

7. Evade from eating junk food as much as possible.

If you begin to feel lower back ache and neck pain, meet with your doctor for check up. Untreated Osteoporosis can lead to bone deformation which is usually your backbone. This will hinder you from doing a lot of things even regular tasks because you might break your bone. Adopt the adage, “prevention is much better than cure”, because there is a sense to that saying. In fact, finding out how to prevent Osteoporosis before it occurs is the best thing you can do.

Consequently, if parents teach their kids to love milk and drink a good amount while they are young, this will strengthen their bone and safeguard it from Osteoporosis in the later part of their lives. There are varied calcium products in the market such as milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, salmon fish, green and leafy vegetables, sardines, squash, almonds and juices.

Women in particular have to be cognizant with their health. They have to guard their body because genetically women are susceptible to a lot of diseases. Prepare your bone to engage with stress through exercising your body. A well fit body becomes tough in facing particular sickness that will strike your body. Follow the tips on how to prevent Osteoporosis while you still have time.

You can prevent Osteoporosis before it strikes you. Take the multi-vitamin for women on How To Prevent Osteoporosis.



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Osteoporosis Overview

Osteoporosis is a health condition in which the thickness of the bones is reduced and they become more prone to fracture.  The bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced significantly which disrupts the bone micro architecture and alters the number of non-collagenous proteins in the bone. Osteoporosis results in fragile, porous, and week bones. The components like protein, collagen, and calcium that make the bones and give them the strength are lessened and this causes osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can cause the bones to break, crack, or collapse even by a small injury. The common areas in which the serious fractures occur are spine, hips, and wrists. Women are more prone Osteoporosis especially when they have reached their menopause stage. The condition is called postmenopausal osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can occur in both men and women.

Common Symptoms of Osteoporosis

There are no particular symptoms of Osteoporosis apart from fractures in different skeleton bones. Sometimes this bone disease is not detected for years and patients are not aware of their condition until the problem is serious or there is a server painful fracture. Osteoporosis can be identified from the areas in which the fractures occur.

•    Spine fractures that result in severe back pain and hunched-back can be Osteoporosis

•    Minimal trauma fracture occurred in course of normal activity can be a sign of Osteoporosis

•    Hip fractures caused due to falling or a trivial accident can be a symptom of Osteoporosis

Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Prevention is the treatment of osteoporosis as there is nothing that can completely rebuild the bones. Early detection can help to reduce the risk of fractures and taking adequate amount of calcium and vitamin can help to increase bone density and strength. Medications that can help to make the bones strong, such as alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel), raloxifene (Evista), ibandronate (Boniva), calcitonin (Calcimar), and zoledronate (Reclast) can be helpful for osteoporosis patients.

Some of the preventive measures that an osteoporosis patient must take are:

•    Take a protein and calcium rich balance diet and exercise regularly.

•    Curtail alcohol intake and quit cigarette smoking.

•    Intake of calcium supplements can help in building strong and healthy bones.

Diagnosis of Osteoporosis

Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) is the most common process that is used to diagnosis osteoporosis. In addition to this certain blood tests and X-rays are done to check the acuteness of the problem. All tests must be performed by highly experienced doctors, who have complete knowledge of the disease and are experts in the field.

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Vivianna asked:


I noticed that some of my teeth are cracked and one tooth is broken and I don’t know what to do because I can’t afford to go to the dentist. Do you think I could have the onset of osteoporosis at my age. I’ve had two children and breast feed both could my bones be deteriorating too this early?

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XXX asked:


I want to give my father the Viridian Echinacea Root & Leaf extract, but im not sure whether it’s okay for him. He has diabetes and osteoporosis, and you must always be careful with these things. Is it safe for him?

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Kim S asked:


Does anyone know the most common causes of compression fractures of the cervical vertebrae? My mother was recently diagnosed with a compression fracture in her spinal cord at C7 (neck area).

She was Dx w/osteopenia 4 years ago, but hasn’t taken any steps to prevent further progression other than calcium supplements (and not routinely). She has a history of bone fractures, as she fractured her wrist about 2 years ago in a minor fall.

She has yearly mammograms and had lung X-rays taken last year as part of her annual physical. Everything was fine: no traces of cancer in either place. She is 64 y/o, caucasian, non-smoker, healthy and active, and other than having hypothyroidism, she has no other history of disease.

Her recent MRI did not reveal any type of tumor at the sight, however, they want to do further testing to make sure she doesn’t have a malignancy anywhere else in her body. Apparently many cancers can matastasize in the spine.

What are the chances this compression fracture is due to a lack of bone density and NOT to an unidentified malignancy elsewhere in the body?

Please sight any references, if possible.

Thanks for your help.

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Julie asked:


When menopause arrives, the end of the menstrual cycle brings a major drop in estrogen levels. As a result, many women experience very visible side effects, such as hot flashes and night sweats. There are also less apparent, more silent side effects. One of these is an increased rate of bone loss.

In the 5 to 7 years after menopause, a woman loses up to 20% of her bone mass. In some women, rapid bone loss results in fragile bones, a condition known as “osteoporosis”.  Women need to know about this risk and how to prevent osteoporosis.

Bone Mineral Density Testing Basics

There is no cure for osteoporosis, but it can be prevented and treated.  At menopause it is crucial for you to consider whether or not you need a bone density test.   A common test is a low-dose x-ray which scans your bones to determine their density in comparison to normal standards.  If your score is below a certain level you are diagnosed with osteoporosis.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation advises all women age 65 or over to have a bone mineral density test (BMD) test.  Postmenopausal women of any age with one or more of the following risk factors should also request a BMD test:

recent bone fracture spinal abnormalities or loss of height family history of osteoporosis or fractures, particularly hip fractures low body weight (below 125 lb or 10% below weight at age 25) history of  broken bones during adult years early menopause before age 45 early menopause due to surgery prolonged use of certain medications certain medical conditions such as anorexia nervosa, Crohn’s disease and Celiac disease being a smoker low calcium intake physical inactivity excessive caffeine intake (over 4 cups daily) excessive alcohol intake (more than 1 or 2 drinks daily). How to Maintain Strong Bones

If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis or low density bones (osteopenia), you will be prescribed medications to reduce bone loss and to prevent fractures.  In addition, you should consider  healthy lifestyle strategies to protect your bones.  All postmenopausal women need to be very attentive to their bone health, especially in the period of rapid bone loss after menopause.  Below are the key steps to take:

Eat a balanced diet rich in sources of calcium. At age 50 and over we need 1,200 mg of calcium and 800 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D2 or D3 daily. Keep active and engage in weight-bearing activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or dancing. Avoid or reduce smoking, and excessive intake of caffeine, and alcohol. Protect yourself from accidents and injuries. Have bone density testing at recommended intervals. Take prescribed medications.

If you challenge yourself to make gradual lifestyle changes that promote your bone health, you will discover the “wisdom” of menopause.



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mk300 asked:


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Madeleine Innocent asked:


It’s not uncommon for people to get osteoporosis these days. Especially frail and prone to it are the elderly.

Before I start discussing the treatment of osteoporosis, I want to take you back to how you evolved.

Take a look at your teeth. Do they look more like cats teeth or horses teeth? You may not know what their teeth look like, so I’ll tell you.

Cats teeth are sharp and spiky. Horses teeth are flat and blunt. Which do yours resemble?

Cats are carnivores and rely heavily on meat to have a healthy life. Horses are herbivores and they need an exclusive diet of plant material to live in a healthy way.

You are an omnivore. But, judging by your teeth, you are at the herbivore end. Unlike dogs, also omnivores, whose teeth are very similar to cats, putting them at the carnivore end.

Those animals who digest plant material need long intestines, and sometimes multiple stomachs, as plant material can take a while to digest. Raw meat, on the other hand, digests quite quickly (as opposed to cooked meat). So exclusive meat eaters tend to have short intestines.

Your intestines are longer than the equivalent of cats and shorter than the equivalent of horses.

These two factors mean that you evolved on a diet of mostly plant material, but with meat occasionally.

Chimpanzees, our closest relatives, eat meat occasionally - from anywhere between once a week to once a month.

Where did the idea of eating meat two, even three times a day come from? Probably because it was a symbol of wealth.

I believe that this is one of the most important contributors to the prevalence of osteoporosis.

With this firmly in mind, the treatment of osteoporosis is suddenly crystal clear. Cut back on your meat consumption and increase your fresh fruit and veggies.

Putting it another way, meat makes you acid. Fruit and veggies make you alkaline. Your body pH should be slightly alkaline, for optimum health.

Natural treatment of osteoporosis can be as simple as changing your diet. Reduce your animal protein and up your fresh fruit and veggie intake. Green leafy veggies are especially dense in calcium in an easily absorbable and balanced form.

Supplements can be a good idea to ensure you are getting all the nutrients you need. But there are the good, the bad and the ugly supplements. How do you know which is good value for money and won’t harm?

Supplements should be in the form of a naturally occurring food, in perfect balance with all the other nutrients you need. Not in an isolated or synthetic mineral supplement which at best is a waste of money, and at worst can cause harm.



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Ninja MidgetChan™ asked:


I’ve been told that I am at a high risk of developing osteoporosis because I’m female, Asian, and I have a small body frame.

Even though I’m a young wushu athlete who consumes a fair amount of calcium daily, I’m still worried about developing osteoporosis when I get old. Does this mean as I get older, I should be exercising more than I do now?

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Keith Scott MD asked:


orosis, or the softening of bones, is a major health problem amongst middle aged and elderly population groups in developed countries. The fundamental cause of this degenerative disease is still somewhat uncertain and the common preventive advice given by health professionals and dieticians is to eat plenty of calcium rich foods such as dairy products.

Although hormonal changes in later life are known to have an influence on bone softening (as is the lack of gravity-resistance exercise such as walking, jogging or weight lifting) these factors alone cannot explain the increasing incidence of this serious disease.

Bone is an active, living tissue that is being formed, remodeled and shaped continuously in response to both physical and physiological influences on the body. Bone matrix consists primarily of calcium, magnesium and phosphate and is the material that makes up both the dense parts of the bone and the bone marrow framework.

Many people still believe that if one eats foods rich in these minerals and sufficient vitamin D then they will avoid developing osteoporosis. Epidemiological data suggest that this is not the case.

When it comes to bone health and disease the integrated processes that control its formation and resorption are just as important as the availability of vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and phosphate.

As mentioned earlier bone is a dynamic tissue the matrix of which is controlled by two main cell types: osteoblasts are bone cells that are responsible for the FORMATION of bone matrix while osteoclasts are modified white blood cells responsible for the RESORPTION of bone tissue.

These two cell types are controlled by a complex set of signaling hormones and proteins that respond according to the ever-changing physiological and pathological demands on bone tissue. If there are too many osteoclasts, or if these cells become overactive, they will resorb more matrix than the osteoblasts can produce. A predominance of osteoclast activity results in the bone becoming less dense - the principal characteristic of the clinical condition known as osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by the de-mineralization of bone matrix and may be associated with several specific diseases (such as hyperparathyroidism) and the long-term use of drugs such as corticosteroids. However the majority of those who develop osteoporosis DO NOT suffer from any of these diseases and generally have adequate intakes of calcium, vitamins and exhibit normal hormone profiles.

PHYTONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY IS A CAUSE OF OSTEOPOROSIS

There is more and more evidence to show that the principal cause of age-related osteoporosis is actually a deficiency of non-vitamin phytonutrients.

Epidemiological studies have shown that rural Chinese peasants who eat very little meat and dairy produce have extremely low incidences of osteoporosis. Moreover, their diets are rich in a wide variety of plant foods that provide high levels of polyphenols and other bioactive plant compounds as well as adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium and phosphate.

Recent research carried out by scientists at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University shows that polyphenols from plums have a strong influence on the signaling mechanisms that control bone formation. Polyphenols are a group of compounds that give plants their rich colours and are therefore particularly prevalent in deeply coloured foods such as plums, berries and certain spices.

Although scientists have previously found that polyphenols help prevent a number of other degenerative diseases this is the first time they have been found to be of benefit in osteoporosis.

The researchers at Oklahoma State University discovered that, even in the presence of oxidative stress and systemic inflammation, polyphenols work directly on the signaling mechanisms that control bone metabolism. Their impact on these vital systems results in the inhibition of the bone-softening osteoclasts while enhancing the generation and activity of bone-building osteoblasts.

This fresh research is further confirmation of the importance of plant based phytonutrients to human health. These non-vitamin micronutrients have been shown to help many other conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, cancer, macular degeneration, diabetes and other degenerative diseases.

Several pathological processes such as oxidative stress and low-grade systemic inflammation are common to these diseases and accelerate aging. Similarly the development of osteoporosis is aggravated by oxidative stress and inflammation.

Since plant based antioxidants and other bioactive compounds have been shown to help the most prevalent of our degenerative conditions it is gratifying to know that one of the solutions to preventing yet another of these debilitating conditions is simply to eat more fruits (such as plums) and other foods (such as spices) that contain large quantities of bone strengthening polyphenols and related disease-fighting phytonutrients.

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2. Dried plum polyphenols inhibit osteoclastogenesis by downregulating NFATc1 and inflammatory mediators.Calcif Tissue Int. 2008 Jun;82(6):475-88. Bu SY, Lerner M, Stoecker BJ, Boldrin E, Brackett DJ, Lucas EA, Smith BJ.

3. Antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid inhibits osteoclast differentiation by reducing nuclear factor-kappaB DNA binding and prevents in vivo bone resorption induced by receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Free Radic Biol Med. 2006 May 1;40(9):1483-93. Epub 2005 Dec 9. Kim HJ, Chang EJ, Kim HM, Lee SB, Kim HD, Su Kim G, Kim HH.

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