Guest guest Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 Hi folks: From the latest Dr. Mirkin email newsletter. The second paragraph especially is interesting, and presumably true (????): Dear Dr. Mirkin: My doctor says the bone-strengthening medicine I take is also good for my heart. Is this true? Almost all treatments for osteoporosis help to prevent arteriosclerosis also. A study in QJM helps to explain why (Volume 98, 2005). Statins such as Pravachol, Zocor and Lipitor, used to lower cholesterol, strengthen bones. Bisphosphonates, such as Fosamax and Actinal, used to treat weak bones, also help to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks. Drugs such as Actos and Avandia, used to treat diabetes and lower triglycerides, also help to strengthen bones. Osteoporosis occurs when fat cells replace bone cells in bones. Stem cells in bone marrow can form either bone or fat cells. We do not know the signal that encourages bone marrow stem cells to form fat instead of bone, but this recent data show that factors that help to prevent arteriosclerosis may also help to prevent osteoporosis. This is one more reason to eat a diet rich in plants, exercise regularly, and treat osteoporosis and high cholesterol vigorously. Rodney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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