Questioning the latest headlines: Does vitamin D supplementation improve bone density?
Dr. Cannell takes a closer look at a RCT that found vitamin D supplementation does not improve bone density in post-menopausal women.
Tag Archives: osteoporosis
Dr. Cannell on the treatment of osteoporosis, its complications and silicon
Dr. Cannell discusses multiple studies that have found vitamin D, among other vitamins and minerals, especially silicon, may help osteoporosis and its complications.
Study shows the Dutch guidelines on osteoporosis and fracture prevention to be ineffective at improving vitamin D status
A recent study found that the recommended vitamin D dosage from the Dutch guidelines on osteoporosis and fracture prevention was inadequate.
World Osteoporosis Day
Today, October 20th, is World Osteoporosis Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis.
Long-term low vitamin D levels are associated with higher 10-year fracture risk in elderly women
According to a new cohort study presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, vitamin D levels are associated with fracture risk.
New study finds vitamin D supplementation does not enhance absorption of the drug Protelos
Strontium shares many similarities with calcium. Therefore, does vitamin D status also influence the absorption of the drug strontium ranelate?
Osteoporosis and vitamin D: Is there a relationship?
Dr. Cannell responds to a recent meta-analysis study that showed no effect of vitamin D on osteoporosis.
The role of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis in breast cancer
A recent study reveals a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis in breast cancer patients.
Activated vitamin D vs 25(OH)D levels: What should you measure?
Dr Cannell explains the difference between activated vitamin D and 25(OH)D levels in the blood.
Fosamax Jaw Part 3: Vitamin D needed to achieve improved bone mineral density
The final part of this blog series discusses how D may be needed to allow bisphosphonates to optimally improve bone mineral density and avoid fosamax jaw.
