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Name: Chris P.
Status: educator
Age: 40s
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Date: 2000-2001
Question:
I read in a book last night that over a 10 year period, your bones are replaced over a 10 year period. Does that mean that people who have osteoporosis, if they receive a medication that somehow contributes to strengthening their bones, that over a 10 year period, they may increase their bone density to normal?

Replies:
I do not think so....at least not yet. The current drugs only slow the normal aging process of bone loss down.

PF

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