Condition
Osteopenia
Osteopenia is bone density lower than normal but not low enough to count as osteoporosis, most often linked to aging, especially after menopause. Little research on supplements for it has been reviewed here so far, though calcium and vitamin D have the strongest evidence for bone health. Without trial results to lean on, it is too early to say how much any supplement changes bone density or fractures.
Sources: PMID 23525894
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 0
- People studied
- 5,149
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Mineral Density | Improves (the measure goes up) | 18 studies | 4,800 people | |||
Studies that measured bone mineral density
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The Osteopenia (Low Bone Density) Supportive Care protocol
2 primary supplements · 6 supporting supplements
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Studies cited
1 study from PubMed