Osteoporosis Treatment
Changes in lifestyle, including quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake is excessive, exercise regularly, and eating a balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D. Drugs that stop bone loss and increase bone strength, such as zoledronate (Reclast), and denosumab (Prolia). Drugs that increase bone formation such as teriparatide (Forteo)
Exercise has a wide range of beneficial health effects. However, exercise does not bring substantial improvement in bone density. The benefits of exercise for osteoporosis mostly have to do with a reduced risk of falls, possibly due to improved balance and / or increase muscle strength. Research has not determined what the best type of exercise for osteoporosis or for how long it should continue. Until the research has answered this question, most doctors recommend weight-bearing exercise, like walking, better every day.
Smoking reduces estrogen levels and can cause bone loss in women before menopause. Smoking can also cause early menopause. In postmenopausal women, smoking is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis.
Data on the effects of regular consumption of alcohol and caffeine on osteoporosis is not as clear as with exercise and smoking. In fact, research on alcohol and caffeine as risk factors for osteoporosis shows the results of a very diverse and controversial. Of course, the effect is not as big as other factors. However, the moderation of both alcohol and caffeine was wiser.
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