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DESCRIPTION
Osteoporosis - A Description & Overview
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease in which the bones gradually weaken, resulting in poor posture and brittle bones that are prone to fracture (breaks). Any bone in the body can be affected by osteoporosis, but fractures of the wrist, spine and hip are most common. Spine and hip fractures are of great concern because they often result in serious consequences, including major surgery, deformity, diminished height, permanent disability and death. Osteoporosis affects approximately 15-20 million people in the United States today. Women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men due to the physiological, nutritional and hormonal differences between males and females. The condition affects 25% of post-menopausal women. The risk of developing osteoporosis increases with age, as peak bone mass is achieved at or near the age of 35.
FREQUENT SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Osteoporosis usually progresses without symptoms until the vertebrae become so compressed that a severe backache or fracture occurs. A drastic loss of height is another sign of the disease. Osteoporosis is best diagnosed with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), a technique that scans the body to measure bone density.
Early symptoms:
- Backache.
- No symptoms (often).
Late symptoms:
- Sudden back pain with a cracking sound indicating fracture.
- Deformed spinal column with a dowager's hump (severely rounded upper back).
- Loss of height.
- Fractures occurring with minor injury, especially of the hip or arm.
CAUSES
Many people think osteoporosis is caused by an insufficient amounts of calcium in the diet, but this is only half true. Although the amount of calcium consumed is important, the real issues related to osteoporosis are the way calcium is absorbed by the body and the type of calcium consumed.
There are three types of osteoporosis, each with its own distinct cause:Type I is caused by hormonal changes, particularly the loss of estrogen that occurs during menopause, which robs the bones of essential minerals.
Type II is linked to dietary deficiencies, with a focus on insufficient amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
Type III occurs as a result of drug treatment for other conditions unrelated to osteoporosis.
Although most people believe osteoporosis is a condition women need to address only after menopause, research shows that the disorder can begin in early adulthood and come into full strength in later years. Women with delicate bone structures and those of northern European and Asian decent are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis. Other factors that can adversely affect bone health include poor diet, insufficient exercise, smoking, late puberty, early menopause, hyperthyroidism, family history of bone disease, chronic liver or kidney disease and long-term use of corticosteroids, anti-seizure medications or anti coagulants.
Loss of bony structure and strength. Factors include:
- Prolonged lack of adequate calcium and protein in the diet.
- Low estrogen levels after menopause.
- Decreased activity with increased age.
- Smoking (possibly).
- Use of steroid (cortisone/corticosteroids) drugs.
- Prolonged disease, including alcoholism.
- Vitamin deficiency (especially of vitamin C).
- Hyperthyroidism.
- Cancer.
- Genetic predisposition.
RISK INCREASES WITH
Surgery to remove the ovaries. Radiation treatment for ovarian cancer. Poor nutrition, especially inadequate calcium and protein. Body type. Thin women with small frame are more easily susceptible. Family history of osteoporosis. Smoking. Heavy drinking of alcohol. Long-term use of cortisone drugs. Use of thyroid medications.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Hormone replacement therapy starting at menopause. Be aware of potential risks associated with hormone therapy.
Ensure an adequate calcium intake up to 1500 mg a day with milk and milk products or calcium supplements. Menopausal women do best when eating 1500 mg or more of calcium daily. If you are taking a calcium supplement, be sure to include magnesium to help with calcium absorption. For 1500 mg of calcium, you should have 750 mg of magnesium.
Regular exercise, such as brisk walking (which is weight-bearing), which is better for preventing osteoporosis than swimming (non weight-bearing).
Seek nutritional and/or medical advice about taking estrogen, calcium and fluoride after menopause begins or the ovaries have been removed.
Avoid risk factors where possible.
Eat plenty of foods high in calcium and vitamin D, including broccoli, chestnuts, clams, dark green vegetables, flounder, salmon, sardines, shrimp and soybeans. Eat whole grain and calcium-rich foods at different times of the day to prevent grains from binding to calcium, impeding its absorption in the body. Take calcium supplements at bedtime, when it is best absorbed by the body and can aid sleep. Eat sulfur-rich foods, like garlic and onions, to make bones healthy. Avoid soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, smoking, yeast products, sugar and salt. Limit citrus fruits and tomatoes because they inhibit calcium intake.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
Diet, calcium and fluoride supplements, vitamin D, exercise and estrogen can halt and may reverse bone deterioration. Fractures will heal with standard treatment.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Falls that cause bone fractures, especially of the hip or spine. Sometimes a bone will break or collapse without injury or fall.
Severe, disabling pain.
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
Medical tests include bone x-rays and bone density studies.
Bone disintegration with pain in the hips, lower back, or legs and vertebral fractures (usually affecting people over 50 years old, is common. The best way to monitor bone loss is with a bone mineral density test. X-rays do not detect bone loss until 25 percent of more of bone mass has been lost.
Treatment goals are directed to relieving pain and preventing any fractures and sometimes, rebuilding bone.
Avoid all circumstances which may lead to injury. Stay off icy streets and wet or waxed floors. Hold banisters when using stairs, and make sure banisters are sturdy. If you need extra stabilization when walking, use a sturdy cane with a rubber tip to help you to keep from falling.
If estrogen (ERT) is prescribed, get regular medical pelvic exams and Pap smears. Note and be aware of serious potential side effects of medication. It is usually not recommended by holistic practitioners due to the high risk of cancer associated with ERT. Examine your breasts for lumps once a month. Report any vaginal bleeding or discharge or any other unexplained symptoms.
Use heat or ice in any form to ease pain.
Sleep on a firm mattress.
Use a back brace, if prescribed.
Use correct posture when lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back.
Avoid mind altering medication, such as sedatives or tranquilizers, which may cause falls and fractures.
If you wear bifocal or trifocal glasses or glasses with thick lenses that can alter your depth perception, or any other vision impairment, be extra careful when using stairs, cracks in the sidewalks, or stepping off of curbs when you are walking. A miss-step could result in a serious fall.
Make your home as safe as possible. Remove any rugs or carpets that do not have a rubber backing for grip control. Throw out worn rugs or mats. A rug, mat, or bath towel on the floor that slides can be a accident waiting to happen. If you must reach for something on a shelf, use a hand-held extended "gripper" or a stool or ladder that has rubber grips on the bottom. Do not use chairs or other furniture items that could slide on you. Keep your outside stairs and walkways free of ice and snow in the winter. Wear shoes that have gripping soles when it is wet or icy outside. Be careful with wet floors and pets that may get underfoot. At night, turn on a light when you are walking through a room so you can see if there are any items on the floor you can trip over. Do not have extension cords, telephone cords, or other non-secured items crossing a walking path. Keep the floor picked up of clothing or other items that can be a trip or slip hazard. If you need extra help getting in and out of a tub, attach hand rails where they can be easily used. Accidents in the home are common with older people. Eliminate as many hazards and take as many precautions as you can to safeguard yourself from falling. A broken hip or leg can be very dangerous and painful and make take several weeks or months to recover from. If you have a fall-risk, consider obtaining a emergency-contact response system that you can wear on your wrist or around your neck. In the event of a fall, EMTs will be contacted and will be able to assist you.
Additional information available from: The National Osteoporosis Foundation
1150 17th Street, Suite 500 N.W.
Washington DC 20036
(800) 223-9994
Website: www.nof.org
MEDICATION
For minor pain, you may use non prescription drugs such as acetaminophen.
Calcium, vitamin D supplements, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or fluoride may be prescribed.
The use of sodium fluoride, which was once thought to be helpful in building bone, has been shown to be ineffective in the treatment of osteoporosis. While sodium fluoride does increase bone mass in the vertebral column, the bone itself is of inferior quality. Women participating in a study at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, were three times as likely to suffer from a fracture of the arm, leg, or hip if they took sodium fluoride than if they took a placebo. Some of the participants also suffered from unusual lower leg pain, perhaps due to stress fractures.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and human growth hormone (HGH) are two hormones whose production progressively declines with age. Research suggests that supplements with either of these hormones may help increase bone strength and treat osteoporosis.
The prescription drug calcitonin (sold under the brand names of Calimar, Cibacalcin, and Miacalcin) is sometimes prescribed for people with osteoporosis. It is said to have no side effects even with long term use. Studies show that calcitonin prevents further loss of bone mass in 70 percent of the people who take it. It should not be taken by anyone with a history of kidney stones.
Other medications that can slow bone loss or increase bone growth may be prescribed also.
HERBAL & HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Beneficial Dietary Supplements:
- Boron improves calcium absorption.
- Calcium is necessary for maintaining strong bones.
- Silicon enhances calcium utilization and strengthens bones.
- Soy Isoflavones works like estrogen in the body.
- Magnesium assists calcium uptake.
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin are needed for bone development.
- Vitamin D assists the absorption of calcium.
- Vitamin K is essential for the production of bone protein.
HERBS
Feverfew is good for pain relief and acts as an anti-inflammatory. Caution: Do not use feverfew during pregnancy.
Alfalfa, barley grass, black cohosh, boneset, dandelion root, nettle, parley, poke root, rosehips, and yucca help to build strong bones. Caution: Do not use boneset on a daily basis for more than one week, as long term use can lead to toxicity.
Horsetail and oat straw contain silica, which helps the body to absorb calcium.
Calcium-rich herbs include nettle, sage, chickweed, red clover, comfrey leaf, raspberry leaf, and oatstraw. A tasty infusion of any one or a combination of these herbs every day should be taken. Count a large cup of infusion as 250-300 mg calcium. Add a pinch of horsetail to the brew and increase calcium by 10 percent.
If you are pregnant, a combination of nettle, red raspberry leaf and alfalfa is a good woman's "tonic" to take throughout pregnancy. This not only good for calcium, but adds iron and several minerals and vitamins to the pregnancy diet. If you add a little peppermint leaf with this brew, it adds a nice flavor and the peppermint aids in digestion and morning sickness prevention.
HOLISTIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Cooked greens provide abundant, highly suable calcium. One cup / 250 ml of cooked broccoli, kale, turnip greens, or mustard greens contains about 200 mg of calcium. One cup / 250 ml of cooked collard greens, wild onions, lamb's quarter, or amaranth greens, about 400 mg calcium.
Take at least a tablespoon / 15 ml of "Old Sour Puss Mineral Mix (from Susun Weed's "Wise Woman Ways Menopausal Years") daily; it supplies 200-300 mg calcium. If you add a tablespoon / 15 ml of blackstrap molasses, the calcium leaps to 350-400 mg.
Eat plenty of foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D. Good sources of easily assimilable calcium include broccoli, chestnuts, clams, dandelion greens, most dark green leafy vegetable (see above), flounder, hazelnuts, kelp, molasses, oats, oysters, salmon, sardines (with the bones), sea vegetables, sesame seeds, shrimp, soybeans, tahini (sesame butter), tofu, and wheat germ.
Consume whole grains and calcium foods at different times. Whole grains contain a substance that binds with calcium and prevents its uptake. Take calcium at bedtime when it is best absorbed and also aids in sleeping.
Include garlic and onions in the diet, as well as eggs (if your cholesterol level is not too high). These foods are high in oxalic acid, which inhibits calcium absorption.
Limit your intake of almonds, asparagus, beet greens, cashews, chard, rhubarb, and spinach. These foods are high in oxalic acid, which inhibits calcium absorption.
Avoid phosphate-containing drinks and foods such as soft drinks, high-protein animal foods, and alcohol. Avoid smoking, sugar, and salt. Limit your consumption of citrus fruits and tomatoes; these foods may inhibit calcium intake.
Dried fruit is a fairly good place to look for calcium. There's 65 mg in 3 small figs, a handful of raisins, 4 dates or 8 prunes.
Corn tortillas are an excellent source of calcium since they are made with lime, which is a form of calcium. Two tortillas supply 120 mg. of calcium.
Walking a mile a day will help to prevent chemical buildup of by-products resulting from increased hormonal activity of pregnancy. If these are allowed to build up in the body, morning sickness can occur.
Avoid yeast products. Yeast is high in phosphorus, which competes with calcium for absorption by the body.
If you are over 55 years of age, include a calcium lactate (if you are not allergic to milk) or calcium phosphate supplement in your daily regimen, and take hydrochloric acid (HCl) supplements. In order for calcium to be absorbed, there must be adequate supple of vitamin D as well as sufficient HCl in the stomach. Older people often lack sufficient stomach acid.
If you are taking thyroid hormone or an anti coagulant drug, increase the amount of calcium you take by 25 to 50 percent.
If you take a diuretic, consult your health care provider or nutritionist before beginning calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Thiazide-type diuretics increase blood calcium levels, and complications may result if these drugs are taken in conjunction with calcium and vitamin D supplements. Other types of diuretics increase calcium requirements, however.
Keep active, and exercise regularly. A lack of exercise can result in the loss of calcium, but this can be reversed with sensible exercise. Walking is probably the best exercise for maintaining bone mass.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Manganese may help prevent osteoporosis. A report from a biologist in California found that rats on a low-manganese diet developed porous bones.
Both men and women slowly lose bone as they age. A woman may lose 30 to 50 percent of her cortical bone thickness over a lifetime.
A nutrition study conducted by The Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that women who are vegetarians experience significantly less bone loss than women who consume meat.
Senior citizens who take tranquilizers suffered 70 percent more hip fractures than other people their age. The information didn't state whether the tranquilizers made the seniors more prone to accidents due to the tranquilizer effects on balance and perception or whether the tranquilizers themselves had some influence on the bone itself.
Caffeine has been linked to calcium loss. It was shown that when adults were given 300 mg of caffeine, more than normal amounts of calcium being excreted in the urine. Avoid caffeine drinks (coffee, tea, sodas). If you would like something hot to drink, consider drinking herbal teas or coffee substitutes such as Postum, made from chicory root with a coffee like flavor. Barley tea also tastes similar to coffee without the bitterness (I get mine from a local Japanese restaurant, it can be found in some specialty stores or Asian markets). Herbal teas not only do not contain caffeine, but they often will contain needed nutrients to your diet.
- By Susun S. Weed
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ACTIVITY
Stay active, but avoid the risk of falls. Exercise is important, especially weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or running to maintain bone strength. Take extra care when the ground is wet or icy.
DIET
Eat a well balanced diet high in protein, calcium and vitamin D or a reducing diet if you are overweight.
Nutrients Supplement Suggested Dosage Comments Essential Boron 3 mg daily. Do not exceed this amount. Improves calcium absorption. Note: If you are taking a complex containing boron, omit this supplement. Boron Chelate, Nature's Way, 3 mg - 100 caps Take one capsule daily with a meal or water. Calcium 1,500-2,000 mg daily. Necessary for maintaining strong bones. Use chelate form. Injections (under a health care provider's supervision) may be needed. Liquid Calcium-Magnesium, Almond Flavor - 16 fl. oz. Take 1-2 Tablespoons Daily. 1 tablespoon = 1200 mg calcium/600 mg magnesium plus other trace minerals. Calcium Complex Bone Formula, Nature's Way - 100 Caps, Bone Calcium, Now Foods, 120 Tabs, Calcium Gluconate Powder, Now Foods, 100% Pure - 7 oz., Calcium Carbonate Powder, Now Foods 12 oz. Magnesium 1,000 mg daily. Important in Calcium uptake. Calcium and magnesium should be in a 2:1 ratio, 2,000 mg calcium to 1,000 mg magnesium, as an example. Liquid Calcium-Magnesium, Almond Flavor - 16 fl. oz. Take 1-2 Tablespoons Daily. 1 tablespoon = 1200 mg calcium/600 mg magnesium plus other trace minerals. Calcium Complex Bone Formula, Nature's Way - 100 Caps, Liquid Calcium-Magnesium, Almond Flavor - 16 fl. oz. Take 1-2 Tablespoons Daily. 1 tablespoon = 1200 mg calcium/600 mg magnesium plus other trace minerals. Magnesium Citrate Powder, 100% Pure, Now Foods Vegetarian - 8 oz, Dosage 1 teaspoon with meals or in juices, 1 teaspoon = 450 mg magnesium. Silica As directed on the label. Supplies silicon, for calcium utilization and bone strength. Original Silica Gel Capsule, 90 Vcaps - Nature's Way. Copper 3 mg daily. Aids in the formation of bone. Copper Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully absorbable, 50 +/- ppm - 16 fl. oz. Glucosamine Plus Nutrients As directed on label
3 times daily.A supplement that contains glucosamine and other nutrients necessary for development of bone and connective tissue. Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Free, Nature's Way 375 mg each Tablet - 80 Tabs, Glucosamine Chondroitin Liquid w/ Lignisol MSM, Now Foods - 16 fl. oz., Glucosamine Chondroitin Herbal Pad - 30/24 hour Maximum Strength self-adhering pads (no pill to swallow! Iron (Organic) As directed on label. Provides iron and other nutrients needed for optimum health. Iron Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 20 +/- ppm - 16 fl. oz., Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin & Mineral with Iron added, Nature's Way - 90 Vcaps, Iron Gluconate, Nature's Way, 18 mg - 100 Caps. Keep all iron supplement out of the reach of children. In case of accidental poisoning, call health care provider. Do not take iron supplements without the advice of your health care provider. Very Important L-lysine
and
L-arginineAs directed on label, on empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg of vitamin B6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption. Aid calcium absorption and connective tissue strength. L-Lysine, Vegetarian, 500 mg - 100 Tabs, L-Arginine, Pharmaceutical Grade, Free Form, Now Foods, 500 mg - 100 Caps Multi-enzyme complex with betaine hydrochloride (HCl)
plus
proteolytic enzymesAs directed on label. Take with meals.
Take between meals.Needed for proper absorption of calcium and all nutrients. Digestion Essentials Ultimate Digestion Formula, Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality, 120 Caps, Betaine HCI (Hydrochloric acid) w/ Pepsin, Now Foods - 120 Caps Sulfur (Sulphur) As directed on label. Necessary for calcium uptake. Increases bone and connective tissue strength. Sulfur Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 500 +/- ppm - 16 fl. oz., MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane), Pure Lignisol, 1000 mg - 240 Caps Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) As directed on label. Inhibits an enzyme that is involved in fat production. 7 Keto DHEA, Metabolite of DHEA, Now Foods 25 mg - 90 Caps, DHEA Pharmaceutical Grade Anti-aging Support, Hypo allergenic, 50 mg - 180 Caps Vitamin A 50,000 IU daily for 1 month, then reduce to 25,000 IU daily. Important in retarding the aging process. Use emulsion forms for easier assimilation. Vitamin A, 10,000 IU, 100% Natural, Nature's Way - 100 Softgels, Dry Vitamin A & D Nature's Way, 15,000/400 IU - 100 Caps Vitamin E 400 IU daily. Important in retarding the aging process. Use emulsion forms for easier assimilation. Vitamin E, Natural d-alpha tocopherol, 400 IU - 100 Softgels Vitamin D 400 IU daily. Plays a role in calcium uptake. Dry Vitamin A & D Nature's Way, 15,000/400 IU - 100 Caps, Dry Vitamin D Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 400 IU - 100 Caps Zinc 50 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements. Important for calcium uptake and immune function. Use zinc gluconate lozenges for best absorption. Zinc Lozenges w/Echinacea & Vitamin C, Nature's Way, 23 mg - 60 Lozenges, Elderberry & Zinc, Vegetarian Formula, Now Foods - 90 Lozenges Helpful Chromium picolinate 400-600 mcg daily. Improves insulin efficiency, which improves bone density. Chromium Picolinate, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 200 mcg - 100 Caps, Chromium Picolinate, Now Foods, 200 mcg -100 Caps Cod liver oil 3 teaspoons daily. A natural source for vitamin A and vitamin D. Barleans Fishery's Oil, Fresh Catch Icelandic Cod Liver Oil - 8 fl. oz., Cod Liver Oil w/Vitamins A & D, Nature's Way, 400 mg/1250 IU/135 IU Each Softgel - 250 softgels DL-Phenylalanine As directed on label, on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B6 and 3,000 mg vitamin C for better absorption. Good for bone pain. Do not take this supplement if you suffer from diabetes, panic attacks, high blood pressure, or PKU. DLPA by Twin Labs, 60 Caps Kelp 2,000 to 3,000 mg daily. A rich source of important minerals. Kelp Seaweed Norwegian, Now Foods, 100% Natural acophyllum nodosum, 550 mg - 250 Caps, Kelp Seaweed Norwegian, Tincture, 100% Organic - 2 fl. oz. Manganese As directed on label. Take separately from calcium. A rich source of important minerals. Manganese Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 30 +/- ppm - 16 fl. oz. Multivitamin and mineral complex As directed on label. To supply essential minerals. Use a high-potency formula. Multi Vitamin & Mineral without Iron, Complete Vitamin Supplement, Nature's Way - 100 Caps, Multi Vitamin & Mineral with Iron, Nature's Way 100 Caps Vitamin B12 1,000 mcg daily Promotes normal growth. Use a lozenge or sublingual form. Consider injections (under a health care provider's supervision). Vitamin B-12, California Natural, 1000 mcg - 60 Tabs, Vitamin B-12 Lipospray, Now Foods - 2 oz. 1000 mcg/spray under tongue., Vitamin B-12/Cyanocobalamin, 2000 mcg - 100 Sublingual Lozenges Vitamin C 3,000 mg and up daily. Important for collagen and connective tissue formation. Vitamin C 1000 w/Rosehips, 100% Natural, 1000 mg - 250 Caps
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Information, products and supplements for osteoporosis, a progressive disease in which the bones gradually weaken, resulting in poor posture and brittle bones that are prone to fracture (breaks).
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Fresh Catch® Healthy Mom is a pure and pristine source of molecularly distilled, pharmaceutical grade fish oil formulated with the ideal dose and ratio of DHA and EPA to address the health and nutrition priorities of pregnant and lactating women.Healthy Adult from Barleans Organic Oils, Omega-3 Concentrate, 60 softgels
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Barleans Fish Oil Capsule's signature formula is ideal for people who are seeking the absolute highest quality fish oil at the best value.Nature's Way Silica Supplement Gel, 17 fl. oz., 500 ml.
Original Silica Supplement gel is a colloidal preparation of natural silica, a good source of elemental silicon, in which microscopic particles of silica are so finely dispersed in water that a gel is formed.Pelvic Block, Adult, 1 Pair
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Estro Genesis is the first complete menopause support formula that also supports total women's health.Nature's Way Barley Bran - STD 60% Beta Glucan Nature's Way, 60 Vcaps.
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Boron is an important trace mineral for bone and joint health throughout life, as well as for the development and maintenance of healthy bone density. NOW OsteoBoron is a superior form of Boron that has been the subject of clinical studies demonstrating its efficacy in the support of healthy joints.Solid Bone for Bone and Muscle Strength, TCM Formula, Luma Zhuanggu, 500 mg each Capsule, 60 Caps
This time-honored formula is used in Chinese medicine for its bone and muscle strengthening to maintain healthy, strong bones and muscles.Irwin Naturals, EstroPause, Menopause Support, 80 Gelcaps
Irwin Naturals EstroPause has been carefully formulated to support hot flash control, memory & mood, estrogen production, bone density, eye, heart, colon and vaginal moisture.Coral Calcium (Okinawa) Plus w/ Magnesium & Vitamin D, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Vcaps
Okinawa Coral Calcium Plus with Magnesium, Vitamin D and 70 other trace minerals provides essential minerals, restores body alkalinity, supports the immune system, and is bio available for better absorption.Calcium Gluconate Powder, NOW Foods, 100% Pure, 7 oz.
Calcium - naturally occurring in some foods - is a mineral that is necessary for bone maintenance and formation and many other normal functions of the body and calcium can also aid in the removal of other minerals from the body.Calcium Complex Bone Formula Nature's Way, 100 Caps
Calcium, Magnesium, and other minerals help maintain normal structure and development of bones. Studies have shown that calcium supplementation may help to maintain normal bone density among women as they age.Boron Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 20 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Boron is a pure liquid Boron supplement. WaterOz Ionic Boron is pure liquid Boron. Boron is essential to bone metabolism and calcification of bones, and helps prevent osteoporosis, arthritis, and tooth decay. Boron is necessary for cartilage formation and repair; it affects calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels. Memory and brain function can be improved with boronJust An Ounce Calcium and Magnesium Liquid, Almond Flavor, 16 fl. oz.
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Female Estrogen With Progesterone formula is used mainly to promote hormonal balance. It does not contain hormones, however.
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You or your family member has symptoms of osteoporosis.
Pain develops, especially after injury.
New, unexplained symptoms develop, such as vaginal bleeding. Drugs used in treatment may produce side effects.
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