Which supplement is commonly included in osteoporosis management?

• A. Weight-bearing exercises
• B. Antibiotics
• C. Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation
• D. Vitamin C tablets

Answer: (C)

Maintaining adequate calcium and vitamin D is essential for bone health in osteoporosis management. Calcium provides the mineral component needed to build and maintain bone, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and supports proper bone mineralization. When either is deficient, bones become weaker and fracture risk increases, so supplementing these nutrients is a common approach to support bone density, especially in individuals with limited dietary intake or sun exposure.

Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bone but aren’t supplements, so they complement rather than replace calcium and vitamin D. Antibiotics have no role in treating osteoporosis, and vitamin C tablets don’t address the foundational needs of bone mineral density in the same way.