Ive just been diagnosed with Osteopenia and do not want it to progress to Osteoporosis. What can I do?
We always suggest first consulting with your health care provider. Follow any professional recommendations, as they may want to include drug treatment as a part of your initial treatment protocol. Five such medications have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis. These medications have been shown to slow, or in some cases, stop bone loss and increase bone density; thereby reducing the chance of fracture. For nutritional support; achieve adequate intakes of both calcium and vitamin D, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and always ensure your nutritional needs are met, never allowing yourself to be under-nourished or in a state of protein malnutrition. Although these needs can be accomplished by certain dietary and lifestyle modifications, a vast number of individuals fail to meet such demands. This is why nutritional supplementation often proves critical for maintaining and enhancing the nouri
