Hello @meri8181,

Many medical institutions, including Mayo Clinic, recognize that diet, exercise and lifestyle changes play an important role in prevention and management of osteoporosis. The following is from a Mayo Clinic article:

"Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869

Here is a question from that article: Do I need medicines to treat my osteoporosis?

"If your bone loss is mild and you haven't had a bone fracture, your healthcare professional might focus first on lowering your risk of osteoporosis through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.

But if you are at increased risk of breaking a bone, or if your osteoporosis is more advanced, treatment will likely include medicines. At this stage, making diet, exercise and lifestyle changes alone is not an effective treatment. You can work with your health professional on a treatment plan that includes choosing the medicines that are right for you."

Like many diagnoses, there is not always a 'one size fits all' approach to treatment. Diet, lifestyle changes and exercise all play a critical role in managing osteoporosis. As the article mentions, once a diagnosis gets to a more advanced stage, holding off on medications may put a person at a higher risk than taking the medication itself.

The article addresses supplements as well, "It is important to choose supplements for osteoporosis that are supported by scientific evidence. Not all products that claim to improve bone health are safe or effective. Talk with your healthcare professional about any supplements you are considering."

@meri8181, it sounds like you have an endocrinologist and they have suggested that you stop taking the supplements you mentioned - what do they have to say about not taking osteoporosis medications? Are they in support of foregoing medications, or have they recommended that you do take one?