Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements and Lifestyle Changes
In addition to drug treatments, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends non-pharmacological interventions to reduce fracture risk for the general population. These recommendations include the adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise, strategies for preventing falls and the avoidance of tobacco use and excessive alcohol intake.20
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