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Vitamins and supplements
People should get as much of their nutrition as possible from the foods they eat. Ask your healthcare provider whether you need to take a vitamin or supplement. Remember that your pharmacist may also be able to answer questions you have. Note: The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) does not recommend any specific brand or product for vitamins and supplements.
More on Vitamin D
- By Mrs_Thistlebottom · New reply October 28, 2009
- 1 reply
- I thought this quote was particularly interesting: "According to Dr Anthony Norman from the University of California, there have been about 2000 vitamin D papers published on PubMed so far this year ...
vitamin E and stomach discomfort
- By katydid69 · New reply October 28, 2009
- 4 replies
- I started taking 50,000 IU of vitamin E just one week ago, I noticed just in the last 2 or 3 days that my stomach feels a little funny, is this my imagination, or is it something that comes with this ...
Book Review: The Vitamin D Cure
- By millie123 · New reply October 28, 2009
- 37 replies
- Two days ago, one of you posted a link to this book on another discussion. I thought it sounded interesting, so I ordered it. It came in yesterday afternoon and I spent the rest of the day devouring it ...
Strontium
- By johnnysgirl · New reply October 27, 2009
- 26 replies
- I was disagnosed with Osteoporosis about 1 year ago and given a prescription for Boniva. I have stopped taking it because I'm concerned about the side effects of these types of drugs. I would like to ...
the vitamin code. raw calcium
- By sharl · New reply October 25, 2009
- 22 replies
- Has anyone heard of "The garden of life-vitamin code-grow bone system" ? I received a flyer in the mail for it . It appears to have most of the supplements needed for osteo. The vitamin shoppe carries ...
GRASSROOTS HEALTH ORGANIZA TION LASSO VIT D
- By bettyrenshaw · New reply October 22, 2009
- 7 replies
- Vitamin D Prevents Cancer Is It True? - Carole, Baggerly, SHE WAS AT THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME WITH THE RIGHT QUESTION! HER QUESTION-- LENGTHENED AN ASSEMBLNG OF DOCTORS AND RESEARCHERS WHO WERE ...
blood test needed
- By osteomarie · New reply October 21, 2009
- 8 replies
- I am going to get my blood tested on Thursday could someone tell me all the different test I should have done or where I could go to get this information? Also, is there any other test I should request ...
Magnesium Malate - how to take more and not have diarrhea
- By LindaSS · New reply October 17, 2009
- 8 replies
- I hurt all over but especially in my back and hips. When I take mag malate it reduces the pain incredibly well and calms me (I'm normally irritable/aggitated or depressed - it's very physical as my attitude ...
Should the U.S. government provide 1,000 IU vitamin D pills for free?
- By rmchavin · New reply October 15, 2009
- 2 replies
- According to this scientific research study at PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine, the U.S. government should provide free 1,000 IU vitamin D pills to all adult U.S. citizens. This ...
Has anyone tried this company's regimen, or had succes with anything?
- By LindaSS · New reply October 14, 2009
- 4 replies
- I posted under exercise and then realized I probably should have posted under Vitamins and supplements. Here's something interesting info I found and was wondering if anyone had tried this company's regimen ...
Does lactose help absorbtion of calcium supplements?
- By Catkin · New reply October 14, 2009
- 11 replies
- My endo advised me to take my calcium supplements after drinking milk however I haven't read this anywhere else. Some advice read is take before meals, take after meals, take before bedtime. Does anyone ...
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- By a1357a · New reply October 12, 2009
- 5 replies
- Blood test shows bones within normal range for a 67 year young male. Doctor recommends to further strengthen them, take Vitamin D3 and calcium supplement(s), in addition to normal food intake. Questions ...
Potassium citrate
- By Youngbones · New reply October 9, 2009
- 9 replies
- Hi all, I have recently come across a 2006 study which showed that supplementary Potassium citrate increased bone density in postmenopausal women. Check this: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Rese ...
calcium verses dairy foods
- By arym · New reply September 29, 2009
- 3 replies
- I take 1,2000 calcium and 1200 vit d( prescribed by my Endocronoligist- now my question is- I have tried to eat some yogurt some goat cheese etc- have trouble w/ tummy even w/ lactase- my Dr. says absorption ...
Vitamin K
- By Quarryman · New reply September 26, 2009
- 5 replies
- In 'Nutrition Action' of April 2005, it is reported that there is on-going research at Tufts University and several clinical trials all aimed at determining whether Vitamin K can reduce the risk of hip ...
Dr. Weil's recommendations for diet
- By KMFDallas · New reply September 24, 2009
- 1 reply
- 4 Foods for Your Bones Did you know that you can help promote healthy bones no matter what your age? It's not difficult - simply add the following foods to your diet: 1.Non-fat dairy products. They are ...
Response to "Is Diet a Red Herring?"
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply September 20, 2009
- 9 replies
- Hi All: The reason I wanted to respond this way is two fold. The importance of the subject and the limitation of only being able to respond to one person at a time on the chat board. A high level of total ...
Soy Pills Fail to Prevent Bone Loss
- By KMFDallas · New reply September 18, 2009
- 2 replies
- Soy Pills Fail to Prevent Bone Loss By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today Published: September 15, 2009 Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ...
microcrystalle hydroxyapatite calcium (mcha calcium)
- By Lulubell · New reply September 18, 2009
- 8 replies
- i'm hearing calcium citrate w/ vit d and mag is a very absorable calcium..my question is has anyone take mcha calcium..bone calcium from grass fed free range cattle? its supposed to be a living clacium..bone ...
Vitamin K article by Dr. Susan E. Brown
- By phylwill1152 · New reply September 3, 2009
- 18 replies
- I received this article in a newsletter from the woman to woman site. A friend suggested i post it here for everyone to read. take care..phyllis High dose vitamin K: New found protection from bone fracture ...
