Current and Emerging Strategies in Osteoporosis Management.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review established and emerging trends in the prevention and treatment of bone loss, including the role of calcium in osteoporosis management.
Results Summary
The study highlights that a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, along with healthy lifestyle and exercise, is part of non-pharmacological treatment strategies for osteoporosis. It suggests combining non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to minimize fracture risk.
Population
General population, with higher prevalence in postmenopausal women.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Herbal supplementation | neutral | prevention and management of osteoporosis | - | - | suggested as addition to the well-established therapy | #1 |
physical exercises | neutral | prevention and management of osteoporosis | - | - | suggested as addition to the well-established therapy | #2 |
diet rich of calcium and vitamin D | neutral | prevention and treatment of bone loss | - | - | include | #3 |
healthy lifestyle | neutral | prevention and treatment of bone loss | - | - | include | #4 |
proper exercise plan | neutral | prevention and treatment of bone loss | - | - | include | #5 |
combination of non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches | decrease | minimization of the fracture risk | osteoporosis | - | have to consider | #6 |
The abnormal loss of bone tissue is defined as osteoporosis. Increased risk of fractures, low bone mineral density (BMD) and loss of the structural and biomechanical properties of the bone tissue characterize this pathological condition. Physiologically bone undergoes a continuous remodeling process involving balance between the activity of osteoblast and osteoclast. Disruption in this balanced condition increases the risk of osteoporosis. Both sexes are affected, but with higher prevalence in women after menopause. This review aims to enlighten the established and emerging trends in prevention and treatment of bone loss. Herbal supplementation and physical exercises are suggested as addition to the well-established therapy in prevention and management of osteoporosis. Treatment strategies of osteoporosis include non- pharmacological treatment - diet rich of calcium and vitamin D, healthy lifestyle, proper exercise plan, and pharmacological therapy. Preventive and treatment strategies have to consider combination of non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches for minimization of the fracture risk in osteoporosis.