@gen55
I dont take any meds either. I do take d3 and k2 and Omega 3 vitamins and MG Glycinate at night.
Occasionally I will guzzzle some whole milk. I am a walker and do 3 gym classes weekly. Our 85 year old instructor focuses on balance and strength and avoiding falls. I am conscious that I have osteoarthritis so try to incorporate daily strength and balance moves in all I do.
I am 85 this month and pretty active but watch where I go and how I walk and move. The last thing I want to do is fall.
A good diet helps all around and try not to sit for too long. Too many seniors are too sedentary. Good food is mentally and physically rewarding. It doesn't have to be boring.
Treat yourself occasionally . Let's not let OA take over.
And..."Don't let the old lady in"

FL Mary

Why do you say meds don't rebuild the bones? The bisphosphonates slow bone loss, but the anabolics do build bones.

@gen55,

I'm only responding to: "I'm trying to avoid taking meds if possible. The meds don't rebuild the bones, they just slow down deterioration" and I'm saying anabolics DO build bones.

Are you saying anabolics were not offered to you by your MD?

@gen55 Good Diet is great but make sure you are getting Protein, Vitamins needed, and weight bearing exercises. It is a lifestyle change for a lot of us that don't take the meds.

@gen55 one thing that studies show is good for bone health is eating prunes 5-8 daily . That may be a gradual build up.

@gen55 What about Forteo daily injections?