Osteoporosis FAQs

Vitamin D and Calcium Absorption

Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium

—>  Vitamin D  —>   Helps the body absorb calcium

The Value of Exercise

• Weight-bearing: Jogging, walking, stair climbing, dancing and soccer are examples of weight-bearing exercise with different degrees of impact
• Resistance: These activities include weight lifting, such as using free weights and weight machines found at gyms and health clubs

Making Lifestyle Changes

• No Smoking
• No Drinking

Medications That Help Prevent Osteoporosis

• Estrogen/hormone therapy
• Bisphosphonates
• Calcitonin
• Parathyroid hormone
• Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)