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 Topic : Osteoporosis

(Following Excerpt from Food and Drug Administration for page "Osteoporosis")

There is no cure for osteoporosis, and it can't be prevented outright, but the onset can be delayed, and the severity diminished. Most important, early intervention can prevent devastating fractures. The Food and Drug Administration has revised labeling on foods and supplements to provide valuable information about the level of nutrients that help build and maintain strong bones. FDA has also approved a wide variety of products to help diagnose and treat osteoporosis, including several in the last few years.

Risk Factors for Osteoporosis:

  • <127 lbs, early menopause
  • premenopausal amenorrhea >1 yr
  • corticosteroids
  • heparin
  • thyroid hormone
  • anticonvulsants
  • hyperparathyroidism
  • hypercortisolemia
  • hypogonadism
  • prolactinemia
  • cigarettes

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