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More than 44 million Americans (68 percent of which are women) are suffering from osteoporosis. This bone disease is defined as the thinning of the bone or the loss of bone density. Although this disease may strike anyone, it can be prevented by diet modification and regular exercise. Osteoporosis affects a wide population and for that reason, bone-strengthening drugs like Fosamax are among the list of best selling drugs in the US. But instead of going through medical interventions to treat osteoporosis, which may consequently bring about unfavorable events, looking for means to thwart the risk of the disease would be a smarter choice. At present, studies are trying to establish the link between Fosamax and aseptic osteonecrosis as more and more reports connect the two. In order to taper off the risk of osteoporosis, it is high time to increase your dietary intake of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D. Some of the rich in calcium foods are low-fat and soy milk, cheese, cereals and yogurt. For instance, 8 ounce of low-fat yogurt is already equivalent to almost half of the recommend daily calcium intake of the body. For those who are lactose intolerant, canned goods (with bones) like sardines and salmon, spinach and broccoli can be a good alternative. A 3-ounce serving of sardines (canned in oil) can already provide a third of your daily calcium need. An orange juice fortified with calcium would also be a great substitute for milk. As little as a tablespoon of fish liver oil can already give more than enough vitamin D you will need for a day. Otherwise, you can opt for fatty fish – 3 ounce of cooked salmon gives more than enough for your required vitamin D intake. But you can always choose to get a pocketful of sunshine, 5-30 minutes between 10AM and 3PM about 2 times a week gives you more than enough vitamin D – without sunscreen of course. Additionally, people who tend to sit all day or enjoy too much bed rest are more prone to osteoporosis than their more active neighbors. Mobility is essential to bone health and regular exercise, particularly weight-bearing exercises like walking, would be beneficial. There are some health care providers who may prescribe their patients Fosamax as prophylactic measures for osteoporosis. Although this would mean that they might have to deal with a number of the side effects of Fosamax. Nevertheless, with regard to your health it is best to consult your doctor for the best option.
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