Take This Not That - Drugs

Our readers know that here at HealthyFixx we're focused on natural solutions to health issues, not drugs. We think that drugs can play an important role in short-term recovery, but many of them can be replaced with natural substances that provide the same positives without the side effects and high price. This list is designed to help you replace find natural supplements that can replace prescription drugs. Be sure to consult your doctor when modifying your regimen.

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Vitamin K2 Magnesium	Bisphosphonate Drugs	Bisphosphonate drugs prevent the removal of old bone tissue, and while this may increase a bone mineral density score, these drugs can actually promote weaker bones by preventing the body from naturally maintaining bone integrity.
		Whereas bisphosphonate drugs prevent the natural removal of old bone so that it can be replaced by new, vitamin K2 aids in bone regeneration after the old bone tissue has been taken away. Vitamin K2 is an essential co-factor for osteocalcin, a critical hormone for promoting osteoblasts, the cells that create bone.
		Magnesium is critical to the proper uptake of calcium by the body. Even if you are consuming plenty of calcium, it will not be properly utilized by the body without adequate magnesium. See our article on osteoporosis for a more in-depth look.