EXPERT ADVICE FROM AN OUTSTANDING ENDOCRINOLOGIST

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Dr. Howard Baum is a close friend of mine and an outstanding endocrinologist who is on the faculty of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.   During a recent visit I was able to ‘pick his brain’ on three topics of importance and interest to many patients who see me.  Check out his podcasts on: Hypothyroidism Diabetes Osteoporosis …

MY VITAMIN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

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As most of you know, I am not a huge proponent of vitamins, based on concerns about the potential negatives they can cause,  as well as the lack of evidence for their general effectiveness. That said, there are situations in which vitamins can be considered and here is a list of my current recommendations, with …

A PATIENT WONDERS: WHAT ABOUT THE DANGERS OF CALCIUM? ….. HERE’S MY ANSWER

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 Dear Dr. Lakin, In this morning’s NY Times (Science section), there was an article reporting  the results of “… a Swedish study that followed 61,433 women born between 1914 and 1948 for an average of 19 years.  After controlling for physical activity, education, smoking, alcohol and other dietary factors, they found that women who consumed 1,400 …

TREATMENT FOR BONES IS GOOD FOR MEN, BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN

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Reclast is an IV form of bone-builder that we use in women for osteoporosis.  It has been proven effective and safe and is particularly good for patients who cannot tolerate Fosamax or Boniva pills, due to GI distress. This latest study shows benefits at one year, in men with documented osteoporosis, with a substantial reduction …

CALCIUM CITRATE IS MY CALCIUM OF CHOICE

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Calcium Citrate (Brand CITRICAL) is my choice for calcium supplementation in those who need additional calcium for their bones. The reasons I like this brand are: 1.  The various forms that are available, from once-daily to smaller pills for those with difficulty swallowing 2.  Calcium Citrate is better absorbed that Calcium Carbonate and is generally …