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Can Vitamin D2 Supplements Be Taken For Osteopenia?
My Dr wants me to start taking vitd2. My blood work showed low vit d and NY bone density showed osteopenia border lone osteoporosis. I recently had a vertebrae compression fracture when I fell. I m only 59....Leary about taking meds. Is vit d2safe
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
As per your history is concerned please follow my advise:
1) weight-bearing exercise
2) quitting smoking
3) not drinking alcohol excessively
4) Take vitamin D daily 800 IU
5) calcium-1200mg per day
Take medications as required as there is no side effects at all. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your history is concerned please follow my advise:
1) weight-bearing exercise
2) quitting smoking
3) not drinking alcohol excessively
4) Take vitamin D daily 800 IU
5) calcium-1200mg per day
Take medications as required as there is no side effects at all. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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