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posted 08/18/2009, comments (33)

Question Of The Week: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is essential for building bones in both adolescence and young adulthood. We need to take vitamin D throughout our lives to prevent many medical disorders. Osteoporosis is one of those disorders, and vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium needed for good bone health. Without this D, then... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 11/04/2008, comments (8)

Fosteum: A Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis?

Some of us can't take bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy, Forteo, Evista, or Calcitonin for the treatment of osteoporosis, so fosteum may be a solution. What is Fosteum? Fosteum is a medicinal food for the dietary management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Fosteum ingredients are: zinc, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/13/2007, comments (0)

Glycine Supplement May Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Researchers at the University of Granada suggest that glycine, a non-essential amino acid, taken as a dietary supplement may help to prevent osteoporosis and other degenerative diseases. In all cases involved in the study, symptoms were significantly reduced by adding glycine to the diet. The need for pain medication also decreased. More... Read more Chevron

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