The recommended daily allowance is 400 units a day, which is included in one quart of milk or any one of a number of multivitamins. You should avoid an excess of vitamin D as there are also side effects to the drug. Fosamax is not for everyone. Side effects usually have been mild. Physical Activity Physical activity is important in building bone mass, particularly in younger woman.
Physical exercise is also important in helping maintain bone mass when a woman becomes menopausal.
This would include walking on a daily basis for 20 to 30 minutes at a brisk rate. Other more aggressive exercise, such as aerobics, bicycle riding, or jogging is also helpfiil. Aggressive exercises should not be undertaken without gradually working up to a level which will not cause injury. People who are inactive have thinner bones, and if this is not treated when young, osteoporosis is much more likely to occur. Certain drugs can cause osteoporosis, the most common being cortisone or steroids.