Friday Favorites: Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis

Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures.

Have you seen my webinar on osteoporosis? If not, you can watch the whole recording now (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/preventing-and-treating-osteoporosis-webinar-recording/). You may also be interested in my previous video on osteoporosis: Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fall-prevention-is-the-most-important-thing-for-preventing-osteoporosis-bone-fractures/).

How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-well-do-medicines-life-fosamax-work-to-treat-osteoporosis/). Watch the video to find out. What are the Side Effects of Osteoporosis Medications Like Fosamax, Boniva, and Reclast? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/side-effects-of-osteoporosis-medications-like-fosamax-boniva-and-reclast/). Check out the video.

What about calcium supplements? See my videos Are Calcium Supplements Safe? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-calcium-supplements-safe/) and Are Calcium Supplements Effective? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-calcium-supplements-effective/).

What about drinking milk? See my video Is Milk Good for Our Bones? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-milk-good-for-our-bones/).

What are Three Reasons Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/three-reasons-fruits-and-vegetables-may-reduce-osteoporosis-risk/). What about onions and tomatoes for osteoporosis? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/onions-and-tomatoes-put-to-the-test-for-osteoporosis/). Check out the videos to learn more.

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