Osteoporosis
(Following Excerpt from Food and Drug Administration
for page " Osteoporosis
")
There is no cure for osteoporosis, and it can't be prevented outright, but
the onset can be delayed, and the severity diminished. Most important, early
intervention can prevent devastating fractures. The Food and Drug Administration
has revised labeling on foods and supplements to provide valuable information
about the level of nutrients that help build and maintain strong bones. FDA
has also approved a wide variety of products to help diagnose and treat osteoporosis,
including several in the last few years.
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis:
- <127 lbs, early menopause
- premenopausal amenorrhea >1 yr
- corticosteroids
- heparin
- thyroid hormone
- anticonvulsants
- hyperparathyroidism
- hypercortisolemia
- hypogonadism
- prolactinemia
- cigarettes
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