Osteoporosis is “A disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and fracture risk” (Thompson GL-9). Women are at a greater risk because of estrogen. “Women who are thin or have a small frame, as are those of advanced age. Women who are white or Asian” (Driver & Stöppler). Also, people who have a family member with osteoporosis. As well as, “Women who are postmenopausal, including those who have had early or surgically induced menopause, or abnormal or absence of menstrual periods” (Driver & Stöppler). Also, smoking, eating disorders, low calcium in the diet, heavy alcohol consumption, inactive lifestyle, and use of certain medications. As well as, “Rheumatoid arthritis itself is
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The function of vitamin D is that it helps the body to absorb calcium, which forms and maintains strong bones. The function of vitamin K is absolutely essential to building strong bones. The function of Phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. The function of Magnesium is that it helps bones remain strong. The function of Fluoride is that “Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay. Adding fluoride to tap water (called fluoridation) helps reduce cavities in children by more than half. Fluorides also help maintain bone structure” …show more content…
The positive factors of Alendronate are that it is “Intended to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss and bone disease in adults” (Fosamax). It is meant to boost bone density by slowing the body’s natural process of bone breakdown. The negative factors of Alendronate is that researchers have now found that this drug actually causes bones to weaken and crumble. Also that, permanent jaw bone damage and crippling bone fractures. As well as, esophageal cancer and chronic irregular heartbeat. The positive factors of Risedronate it alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Also that, Risedronate is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis and to treat Paget's disease of bone. The negative of Risedronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone
The function of vitamin D is that it helps the body to absorb calcium, which forms and maintains strong bones. The function of vitamin K is absolutely essential to building strong bones. The function of Phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. The function of Magnesium is that it helps bones remain strong. The function of Fluoride is that “Small amounts of fluoride help reduce tooth decay. Adding fluoride to tap water (called fluoridation) helps reduce cavities in children by more than half. Fluorides also help maintain bone structure” …show more content…
The positive factors of Alendronate are that it is “Intended to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss and bone disease in adults” (Fosamax). It is meant to boost bone density by slowing the body’s natural process of bone breakdown. The negative factors of Alendronate is that researchers have now found that this drug actually causes bones to weaken and crumble. Also that, permanent jaw bone damage and crippling bone fractures. As well as, esophageal cancer and chronic irregular heartbeat. The positive factors of Risedronate it alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Also that, Risedronate is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis and to treat Paget's disease of bone. The negative of Risedronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone