IV Bisphosphonates

The IV Bisphosphonates are IV Boniva, Reclast and Zometa.  Reclast and Zometa are actually the same drug in different doses for different purposes.  Reclast is the one used for Osteoporosis. ...

Tasty Calcium Supplements

Calcium Supplements can be chewable chocolate and other flavors.  You need to try these to see which brand tastes good to you.  Some taste like a calcium tablet with some flavoring.  Others...

What might be Too Thin? and Why?

Speaking to groups about Osteoporosis is always interesting.  Different persons have different questions.   This week I spoke to a PEO chapter (a women-only “sorority”).  One of the members was very...

Calcium Citrate

If you do not get enough Calcium in your diet, you need a Calcium Supplement.  Calcium Carbonate can cause problems.  Calcium Citrate is easier for most individuals to tolerate.  It...

Calcium Carbonate

Perhaps you do not get enough Calcium in your diet.  Calcium Carbonate is the most common Calcium Supplement.  It is the cheapest. It may upset your stomach, give you a...

Calcium Supplements

Your Total daily intake of Calcium should be 1200 to 1500 mg.  That is 4 to 5 – 8 oz glasses of milk every day.  Or you can have other...

Calcium in your Diet

The National Osteoporosis Foundation has set the standard total for Calcium at 1200 to 1500 mg daily. That is 4 to 5 – 8 oz glasses of milk every day. ...

Calcium: Key to Bone Health

Calcium is a Key Ingredient for Bone Health.  If you do not have Calcium in your diet, or take Calcium supplements, you CANNOT have strong bones.  Calcium is the mineral...