http://osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog Medical and alternative therapy information about osteoporosis. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:40:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/2008/04/calcium-supplements-for-osteoporosis-which-one-should-you-choose/#comment-3 Dr. Bone Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:56:02 +0000 http://osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/?p=17#comment-3 Absorption of calcium by the body is comparatively less. Thus taking large amounts of calcium orally is necessary. Also, an important point to note is that calcium absorption occurs only with the help of vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced naturally by the skin cells itself on exposure to sunlight. However, it often becomes necessary for an osteoporotic patient to take additional vitamin D. Most commercially available calcium supplements have along with them vitamin D. The daily recommended dose for calcium to prevent osteoporosis is between 1000mg to 2000mg. Thus, significant intake of calcium is present. Absorption of calcium by the body is comparatively less. Thus taking large amounts of calcium orally is necessary. Also, an important point to note is that calcium absorption occurs only with the help of vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced naturally by the skin cells itself on exposure to sunlight. However, it often becomes necessary for an osteoporotic patient to take additional vitamin D. Most commercially available calcium supplements have along with them vitamin D. The daily recommended dose for calcium to prevent osteoporosis is between 1000mg to 2000mg. Thus, significant intake of calcium is present.

]]> http://osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/2008/04/can-testosterone-therapy-reduce-bone-loss-in-older-men/#comment-2 Can Testosterone Therapy Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men? · Prostate Cancer Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:40:48 +0000 http://osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/?p=13#comment-2 [...] My life events. wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptCan Testosterone Therapy Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men? Posted by Dr. Bone in April 26th 2008 Research suggests the bone density can be improved in older men that receive testosterone injections, thus preventing and reversing osteoporosis. Testosterone therapy has shown to improve muscle mass and strength but the administration of the hormone remains controversial because of the potential to increase prostate cancer. (Note that there are now many studies that refute this notion. The book “T [...] [...] My life events. wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptCan Testosterone Therapy Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men? Posted by Dr. Bone in April 26th 2008 Research suggests the bone density can be improved in older men that receive testosterone injections, thus preventing and reversing osteoporosis. Testosterone therapy has shown to improve muscle mass and strength but the administration of the hormone remains controversial because of the potential to increase prostate cancer. (Note that there are now many studies that refute this notion. The book “T [...]

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