Bisphosphonates are by far the most common and best known Antiresorptive medications for osteoporosis. Over 90% of persons taking Osteoporosis medication are taking Bisphosphonates. Fosamax, generic Alendronate, Actonel, Boniva, Reclast...
Antiresorptive medications for osteoporosis are primarily used when your bone is still good enough or just needs some additional Calcium to harden and stiffen the bone matrix. Antiresorptives are a...
Antiresorptive medications for osteoporosis preserve the bone you have. They slow down the Osteoclast cells that eat away bone. They slow down “Osteoclasts Gone Wild”. This markedly slows down bone...
Osteoclasts are the cells that eat away bone. Osteoclasts are normally kept under control by Estrogen in women and Testosterone in men. Women suddenly lose Estrogen at Menopause. Men gradually...