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Is it ok i am taking bone-up superior calcium formula is a dietary supplement. taking this instead of the medication alendronate sodium tablets 70 mg?
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Osteopenia: Calcium is commonly not an issue as dietary calcium is often sufficient with most people's daily dietary intake. More commonly, osteopenia/osteoporosis is correlated with vitamin d deficiency. I'd have your calcium and vitamin d levels checked. Resistance exercises also help build stronger bones. There are side-effects to bisphosphonate therapy, but believed that their benefits outweigh the risks.
Answered 2/10/2017
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