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Osteoporosis, Calcium and Vitamin D

Osteoporosis, Calcium and Vitamin D

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espite the recommendations of physicians, regular consumption of calcium and vitamin D does not prevent fractures in elderly people who have been victims of such injuries or who suffer from osteoporosis.

Two new studies published in scientific journals, The Lancet and British Medical Journal (BMJ) suggests that people with fragile bones due to osteoporosis should not limit itself to take these supplements but should provide a drug capable of slow the deterioration of their bones.