Rickets (Osteomalacia): Therapy

General Measures

• Sufficient sun exposure
• Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.

Regular check-ups

• Regular medical checkups

Nutritional medicine

• Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
• Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account gender and age.
• Observance of the following special nutritional recommendations:
  • Vitamin D-rich diet (supplementation with 800-1,000 IU vitamin D3 required, as no sufficient absorption of vitamin D from the diet is possible!)
  • Calcium-rich diet: fish, fresh vegetables, dairy and whole grain products and nuts are beneficial for bone formation.
  • Avoidance of phosphate-containing drinking and nutrients (eg cola drinks, various sausages and meat products).
  • Note that for optimal bone metabolism must be fed less acid-forming foods and instead more base-donating foods.
• Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis
• See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – Taking a suitable dietary supplement.
• Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.