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Menopause and weight-bearing exercise
Pam
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 at 05:12 PMre: Menopause and weight-bearing exercise
Sandy Greenquist
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 08:53 PMI absolutely agree there's a genetic component to osteoporosis, Pam. Family history, esp. if it's your mother, is a red flag in the risk category. You didn't mention your age, but one aspect you didn't mention is estrogen. It's the third in the 3 necessities, along with exercise and calcium/magnesium/D, that are necessary for bone maintenance and/or growth. Another possibility to consider is that all supplements are not equal. I found this out by the long route...doing everything "right" but still gradually losing bone. I was told about a pharmaceutical grade product guaranteed to increase density. It's called Pro Bono and definitely lived up to its promise for me and for a number of my patients to whom I recommended it.
Thanks for pointing out the genetic component, Pam. It's definitely an important part of the profile for those at risk.
Good luck to you,
Sandy
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One thing I did not see addressed in this article was the genetic component of osteoporosis. I have exercised faithfully for many years. I lift weights 2-3 times per week, and I am a long-time runner. I take calcium, follow a good diet, etc., but I do have osteopenia. I don't believe osteoporsis is "totally preventable". I believe exercise is certainly beneficial, but not a panacea. I have been advised to take Fosamax, but I am reluctant to take this drug. If there's more I can do to help myself, I would love to hear it!