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Osteoporosis (Medical Treatment (biphosphonates (ingested by osteoclasts,…
Osteoporosis
Medical Treatment
biphosphonates
ingested by osteoclasts, inducing apoptosis
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Prevention
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Diet
Vitamin D
Can be made in skin via exposure to sunlight, specifically UVB light
Found in fortified dairy products, eggs, oily fish (eg. salmon), red meat, liver
Calcium
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Found in dairy products (eg. milk, yogurt, cheese)
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Control alcohol intake
Alcohol impedes absorption of Vit D -> Liver focused on metabolising alcohol -> Unable to synthesise Vit D
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Complications
Spinal fractures
Osteoporosis weakens vertebrae -> Increases chance of injury occurring even with normal daily activities
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