Etidronic acid

Etidronic acid increases bone mineral density in humans (P<0.001).

“After treatment, BMD increased significantly at all sites (all P<0.001): femoral neck (0.70±0.15 to 0.75±0.13 g/cm2), trochanter (0.65±0.10 to 0.70±0.15 g/cm2)”

Human trialbone60 mg orally once dailysix monthsfemalesn = 70

Effect of Disodium Etidronate on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Six-Month Prospective Study

International journal of women's health·27 Aug 2026