Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
Supplements studied for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
Overview
Long-term corticosteroid use commonly causes bone loss, and Calcium plus Vitamin D are the best-supported supplements here. Calcium combined with vitamin D slows steroid-related bone loss across multiple trials, including formulations with 500 mg calcium per dose studied over extended periods.
Vitamin D alone—in forms including cholecalciferol, calcifediol, calcitriol, and alfacalcidol—also reduces bone loss, with more active vitamin D metabolites showing stronger protective signals in some studies. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for formulation and dose detail.
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