July 05, 2025

The Hidden Danger Behind Bone Meds and Steroids -AI Podcast

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious condition where jawbone dies and fails to heal, and it’s been linked to common bone drugs like bisphosphonates and denosumab
A Finnish study found that people taking denosumab were five times more likely to develop MRONJ than those using bisphosphonates, with cancer patients and long-term users at highest risk
Adding corticosteroids to bone drugs significantly worsened outcomes, multiplying the risk of jaw disease by up to six times in some users
MRONJ often begins after dental procedures like extractions, but it also develops in people with gum disease or dentures — even without dental intervention
Preventive dental care, a nutrient-rich diet, and lifestyle habits that support natural bone repair offer your best defense against this disfiguring and painful condition

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By Dr. Mercola

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July 05, 2025

7 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious condition where jawbone dies and fails to heal, and it’s been linked to common bone drugs like bisphosphonates and denosumab
A Finnish study found that people taking denosumab were five times more likely to develop MRONJ than those using bisphosphonates, with cancer patients and long-term users at highest risk
Adding corticosteroids to bone drugs significantly worsened outcomes, multiplying the risk of jaw disease by up to six times in some users
MRONJ often begins after dental procedures like extractions, but it also develops in people with gum disease or dentures — even without dental intervention
Preventive dental care, a nutrient-rich diet, and lifestyle habits that support natural bone repair offer your best defense against this disfiguring and painful condition

...more