Three Reasons Why Fruits and Vegetables May Reduce Osteoporosis Risk

Osteoporosis and diet: Even just a single extra serving of fruits and vegetables per day is associated with lower bone fracture risk.

Next, I look specifically at onions and tomatoes for osteoporosis ( ).

This video was originally part of my webinar all about osteoporosis. You can watch that full recording ( ), including a great Q&A.

When it comes to fractures, Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures ( ).

What about medications that treat osteoporosis? See How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis? ( ) and Side Effects of Osteoporosis Medications Like Fosamax, Boniva, and Reclast ( ).

Should we be concerned about a common class of medications causing osteoporosis? Check out Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis ( ) for more.

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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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    Thanks Dr Greger!

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  • @suicune2001 says:

    Yep, renal acid load. Your body has to take calcium from your bones to neutralize the acid of your diet if you didn’t eat enough alkaline foods. High acid foods means more calcium is needed to neutralize it.

  • @mariacancel9840 says:

    Does drinking alkaline water make a significant impact in the rational?

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