• A balanced diet rich in calcium, energy and vitamins without excess protein
• Calcium (1000 to 1500 mg/day) is important to attain peak bone mineral density in the young and prevent bone loss in the aged

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  If required, vitamin D can be added in a dose of 400 to 800 IU daily
• If magnesium deficiency is present (for example, in diabetics, alcoholics or those who are using diuretics), magnesium should be supplemented
• Limited alcohol consumption
• No more smoking
• Avoiding drugs which are toxic to bone
• Taking up physical exercise and (in the elderly) preventing falls to limit osteoporotic fracture

National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa
PO Box 481
Bellville
7535

Tel. (021)-931 7894

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