Many stones are rich in oxalate. The calcium in foods, however, may bind the oxalate before it can be deposited as a stone. If you have not had a DEXA test and suspect that you have osteoporosis, ask your doctor to order one for you. I have one every one to two years by Sally Marlowe, N.P., at the Arthritis Treatment Center in Clearwater, Florida. Sally has been doing my tests for almost 10 years.
Studies show that a one-inch loss of height is a clinical indicator of a vertebral fracture.
Having a Densitometer test will confirm if you have osteoporosis. Read my books for a detailed list of bone robbers, along with additional information and recipes. A number of research studies indicate that there is a link. Other studies presented at the 47 Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology supported this link. This indicates that for many people there may be a need to be conscious of using a heart safe diet when fighting osteoporosis.