Anti-Aging Research: Osteoporosis Drugs Don't Work Without Hi-Dose Calcium and Vitamin D-3

Here is a press release telling the public that drugs are the answer to osteoporosis. And a new drug is just around the corner. The article does mention that taking daily calcium and vitamin D-3 supplements is required with the drugs. However, if you read carefully, you will see that they never say how much greater increase in bone mineral density is produced by taking these costly drugs (with major side effects) over just taking calcium and vitamin D-3.

An infrequent but significant side effect associated with zoledronic acid in the clinical trial was an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm.

Most oral osteoporosis medications fall under the general classification of bisphosphonates and include well-known brands like Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel. Side effects of using bisphosphonates include inflammation of the esophagus, esophageal erosion, difficulty swallowing, and bond death appearing initially in the jaw.

Read details on osteoporosis drugs, their side effects and the need to take calcium and vitamin D.