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Osteoporosis
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Physical therapy
Your doctor may recommend Reference physical therapy Opens New Window. Your physical therapist may teach you how to safely do Reference weight-bearing exercises.
Soy products
Soy products have been tried to help reduce the chance of broken bones due to osteoporosis, but there is not strong evidence that these products help. But soy is a good source of nondairy protein, so many people still choose to include it in their diets. (For example, 1 cup of soy milk contains 7 to 11 grams of soy protein.)
There is not enough evidence to show if other natural products, such as black cohosh, work to reduce bone loss.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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