Osteoporosis Medications Reviewed

Recently a patient asked me to review all osteoporosis medications for her to consider and choose from.  We had already optimized her Calcium intake, 25-hydroxy Vitamin D level, Protein intake, Multiple...

Modern Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Modern Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is safe in most women through their 60’s.  20 years ago, when Progesterone was included in the formulation, HRT was associated with heart problems.  Estrogen...

Estrogen is Good for Bones

Human Estrogen is the natural means of preventing bone loss before menopause in women.  The huge drop in estrogen levels during menopause leads to increased bone loss during and after...

Genistein – “Estrogen” from Soybeans

Genistein is the main active ingredient in the “Medical Food” Fosteum.  A “medical food” is a “natural supplement” of nutrients not commonly found in regular food, which is designed to...