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Table: Osteoporosis Treatment Comparison
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Ingredient |
Increases BMD? |
Physiological
Function |
Prerequisite |
Side Effects |
| EZorb® |
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous |
Yes |
Stimulates
osteoblasts* to create more new bone mass. |
No additional calcium required |
No known side effects. |
| Fosamax® |
Bisphosphonates |
No |
Retains old
bone mass by killing osteoclasts.** |
Calcium |
Blood in
stool and urine, fatigue, stomach ulcers, nausea, hair loss, headache,
blurred vision, heartburn, etc. |
| Actonel® |
Bisphosphonates |
No |
Retains old
bone mass by killing osteoclasts. |
Calcium |
Pain
swallowing, back pain, ulcers in stomach esophagus, joint pain,
constipation, weight gain, hair loss, etc. |
| Boniva® |
Bisphosphonates |
No |
Retains old
bone mass by killing osteoclasts. |
Calcium |
Severe
pain in bone, joint and muscle, very bad heartburn, difficulty
swallowing, diarrhea, chest pain and etc. |
| Evista® |
Raloxifene |
No |
Acts as an
estrogen. |
Calcium |
Blood
clots in the veins, hot flashes, cramps, swelling, sleep
difficulty, depression, speech problems, etc. |
| Forteo® |
Teriparatide |
Yes |
Acts as parathyroid. |
Calcium |
Causing
bone cancer in lab rats, dizziness, leg cramps, chest pain,
vomiting, constipation, sluggishness, etc. |
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In
order to allow the bone to withstand mechanical stresses, old bone mass
is broken down by osteoclasts and new bone formed by osteoblasts.
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Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for creating new bone mass.
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Osteoclasts are cells associated with bone resorption.
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