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Vitamin D derivatives

Calcitriol, the active metabolite of vitamin D, has some stimulatory effects on the osteoblasts, the bone forming cells. There is evidence that calcitriol reduces the risk of vertebral fractures in postmenopausal osteoporosis (1).

Reference

  1. Tilyard MW, Spears GF, Thomson J, Dovey S. Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with calcitriol or calcium. N Engl J Med. 1992;326:357-62.
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