The essential role of combined calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the osteoporosis scenario in italy: Expert opinion paper.

Autor: Carugo S; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122, Milan, Italy.; Department of Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Diseases, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy., Vescini F; Endocrinology Unit University Hospital of Udine, Udine, Italy., Giusti A; Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine & Cardiology, 'Villa Scassi' Hospital, Genoa, Italy, ASL3, 16132, Genoa, Italy., Mauro GL; Department of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (Me.Pre.C.C.), University of Palermo, 90127, Palermo, Italy., Tafaro L; Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy., Festuccia F; Division of Nephrology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy., Muraca L; Department of Primary Care, ASP Catanzaro, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy., Menè P; Division of Nephrology, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy., Rossini M; Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. maurizio.rossini@univr.it.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Archives of osteoporosis [Arch Osteoporos] 2024 Oct 22; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 99. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 22.
DOI: 10.1007/s11657-024-01451-x
Abstrakt: An Italian multidisciplinary working group discussed the current Italian scenario of osteoporosis management during a meeting and highlighted the essential role of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the prevention of fragility fractures.
Purpose: This paper aims to review and discuss data on calcium and vitamin D requirements and the role of combined calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of patients with osteoporosis.
Methods: The discussion of the experts covered literature data on calcium and vitamin D supplementation, gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, and the role of the primary care physician in identifying and treating patients with osteoporosis. Articles for consideration were identified through PubMed searches using different combinations of pertinent keywords.
Results: The discussion highlighted that insufficient calcium or vitamin D intake increases the risk of fragility fractures. The experts also drew attention to the essential role of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in achieving an anti-fracture effect and supporting the efficacy of anti-osteoporotic agents without increasing nephrolithiasis and cardiovascular risks. In addition, the discussion underlined the role of the primary care physician in the initial clinical approach to patients with osteoporosis.
Conclusions: The experts believe that efficient treatment for patients with osteoporosis should include calcium and vitamin D supplementation to achieve adequate levels that are able to inhibit the parathyroid hormone and bone resorption.
(© 2024. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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