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A study has found that increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements is betterSearch Amazon.com for calcium and vitamin D supplements is better than taking prescription bone-building medicines.

Karen Chapman-Novakofski, a U of I professor of nutrition and co-author of the study said that for many people, prescription bone-building medicines should be a last resort.

The study reported that adults who increase their intake of calcium and vitamin D usually increase bone mineral density and reduce the risk for hip fracture significantly.

These results were often accomplished through supplements, but food is also a good source of these nutrients.

The scientist said that prescription bone-building medications are expensive, and many have side effects, including ironically an increase in hip fractures and jaw necrosis.