If my maternal great-grandmother and grandmother suffered from severe osteoporosis, am I more likely to?

Question

than the average person and if so, should I consume more calcium and Vitamin D on a daily basis than is recommended for the average person?

Answer 1

yes you are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis but taking more calcium and vit D than the average person may not improve your outcome.

activity, exercise, sports and fitness stuff will have a big impact on your long term bone density. during physical activity bones are stressed and have a load put on them. this sets off a chain of events that causes your bones the strengthen. it has been shown in a number of long term studys that exercise while your younger reduces the chances and severity of osteoporsis.

keeping an eye on calcium and vit D as well as sunlight and exercise is the best way! good luck

Answer 2

You should get exercise, including strength training, for bone health. Have you read that the FDA is more than doubling the amount of Vitamin D daily. Take 800-1000 units a day. Avoid soda or carbonated drinks. High phophorus throws off your metabolism. It makes you need more calcium and magnesium.

Here is a good article:
http://www.lef.org/protocols/metabolic_health/osteoporosis_01.htm

This site does sell vitamins, but it does lots of research and presents it well.
http://search.lef.org/cgi-src-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=0&page_id=5140&query=osteoporosis&hiword=OSTEOPOROS%20OSTEOPOROSISA%20osteoporosis%20

Answer 3

There are well thought out medical treatments available for people at risk like you are ~~