Talking with Your Physician

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), osteoporosis is largely preventable for most people. Lifestyle changes can help strengthen the bones with the right diet and nutrition for osteoporosis prevention.

If you are 40-50 years old and have many risk factors, or if you are 50 or older, or if you’ve had a hysterectomy, it is important to talk with your doctor about your risk of having osteoporosis. There are many factors that will determine if you will develop osteoporosis. Review the list of risk factors with your doctor and find out if taking Fosteum is right for you.

A Woman’s Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

  • Over 50 years of age
  • Going through or past menopause (the change)
  • Have a thin frame or are under-weight (less than 127 pounds)
  • Caucasian or Asian (all ethnic groups may be affected)
  • Smoker
  • Drink more than two alcoholic beverages per day
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Low lifetime calcium intake
  • Anorexic or bulimic (at any time in life)
  • Have taken certain medications, like steroids or methotrexate
  • A family history of osteoporosis, especially a mother who broke a hip
  • Have broken a bone after menopause

Print the list of risk factors

Reasons to take Fosteum:

  • Natural source – non-synthetic
  • Average gain in bone density of approximately 6% per year over calcium and vitamin D alone
  • Two capsules of Fosteum each day provides the genistein equivalent of 8 lbs of tofu or 2 gallons of soy milk

More Information on Osteoporosis and Osteopenia


Last modified on 09-27-2007