Before you start bone-building meds, try dietary calcium and supplements, experts urge
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 13:30
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 new study finds that an effective first course of action is increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.