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How Much Calcium?

September 14th, 2011 · 6:41 AM

In the past the calcium level in my blood was too high and my OB/GYN physician said to discontinue taking a calcium supplement; I also have a history of developing calcium kidney stones, and have osteopenia. I was told to take calcium with vitamin D, but am confused on the relationship of calcium and kidney [...]

More on Bone Density

June 23rd, 2011 · 1:02 PM

One more question for bone density. I am currently taking Evista. Any comments on that product?
Evista is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is synthetically made, and is not identical to any hormone the body makes. The early studies showed an increase in ovarian cancer in 2 separate rat species when the safety studies [...]

Optimal Conditions for Bone Repair

July 27th, 2010 · 7:11 AM

I broke my radius in a cycling accident. I’d like to know what nutrition I can take to help speed healing.
Summertime is a common time to experience bone breaks, with our active sports and fun outdoor activities. Breaks can also happen in the winter, such as when we slip and fall on ice.
The best way [...]

Stomach and Bone Challenges

May 19th, 2010 · 9:46 AM

I have had a gastrectomy and osteoporosis. I have been prescribed Fosamax, but I refuse to take it. What else can I do?
You have no stomach, so your food will not be churned, nor will it be exposed to high acid, which is needed for some foods to be broken down, especially [...]