Osteoporosis Treatments, Medications, Care, And Remedies

8. Calcium And Vitamin D Supplements

Calcium is a key mineral that helps to build and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D plays an important role in helping the body absorb calcium from food and supplements.

The combination of calcium and vitamin D is crucial for bone health, as calcium is responsible for bone building and maintenance while vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium.

Therefore, even if you consume sufficient amounts of calcium, it may not be effectively utilized if you are deficient in vitamin D.

7. Calcitonin

Studies have demonstrated that Calcitonin, a nasal spray taken once a day, can reduce spinal fractures by 25 percent. It is considered to be one of the most well-tolerated medications used to treat osteoporosis. (4)

Calcitonin plays a vital role in regulating calcium levels in the body, and its administration to patients with osteoporosis helps to prevent bone loss by suppressing bone resorption and promoting bone growth.

6. Raloxifene

Raloxifene is a type of medication known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that can be used to treat osteoporosis.

It works by selectively targeting and binding to estrogen receptors in the body, which helps to stimulate bone formation and reduce bone resorption. This leads to an overall increase in bone density and a reduced risk of fractures.

5. Bisphosphonates

Bisphosphonates are a class of medications commonly used to treat osteoporosis. They work by slowing down bone resorption, which is the process by which old bone cells are broken down and removed from the body.

By slowing down bone resorption, bisphosphonates help to preserve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures in individuals with osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates are taken orally or intravenously.

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