You’re old enough now that your mom isn’t nagging you at dinner to drink your milk for strong bones—but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to get in your daily dose of calcium.
dosage, and effectiveness. As we age, our bodies require more calcium to maintain strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. However, getting enough calcium through diet alone can be challenging.
The elderly population is at risk for polypharmacy and, therefore, also at risk for drug-induced osteoporosis (DIOP). Epidemiologic studies provide valuable information about medications that may ...