Before you start bone-building meds, try dietary calcium and supplements: study

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 10:20 in Health & Medicine

Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? Not so fast! A University of Illinois study finds that an effective first course of action is increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

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