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Trying to choose supplements carefully
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 10 3:18pm | Replies (81)Comment receiving replies
@jasperina- I have used Algae Cal about a handful of years , along that time added the Strontium Boost, and last year discontinued that part of it. Continuing with Algae Cal but am looking to change that out as I find others to take its place potentially. And yesterday my thoughts were further verified.
Kim Millman, an absolute expert out of CA that has drilled down and for 15 years has a terrific track record . She has a program to figure out your root causes that includes much testing to tease out where the issues lie- gut biome, nutrients, blood sugar, hormone, etc. She stated again, which is now knowledge that’s out there everywhere , that states the Strontium is what makes your DEXA look better but is actually NOT. Strontium takes the place of the Calcium in your bones and is heavier so your DEXA scores are better , however your bone makeup is not!! Though these better values is what Algae Cal is hanging their hat on . She also did make the statement that she hasn’t seen Algae Cal itself make a difference in the bones. The ingredients in Algae Cal can be received through other supplements for sure. Feel free to look up Kim Millman.
Over the past year or two I’ve really upped my regime of sup use, but also went gluten free, also limiting dairy, sugar , and eating differently - more greens , veg, fruits -and bone markers have improved!!! And I do exercise for sure. Not sure what has made the difference , probably a combination of them all together. Good luck to you!!
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@jasperina @ans For over 5 months I've been taking their Algae Cal Collagen which claims "4 Patented Collagen Powders Supported by 25 Clinical Studies", mostly because I haven't found anything that has similar documentation. I did get a dexa scan not long before I started this. I have also been on a general health journey, so I'm eating very clean (high protein and fiber, little in the way of processed food, include whole foods daily at every meal, and take a variety of other supplements (eg Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium (glycinate & threonate), a food based multivitamin...and others). I don't supplement with calcium but eat lots of foods that are naturally high in calcium: dark leafy greens, yogurt, kefir, etc. Do I know if it 'works'? Not yet. I will say that their scoop measures out more than one serving per the grams on the package, so unless you weigh each serving don't expect it to last 6 months (I'm a little over 5 months and almost out). It's expensive, even if you pre-order a so-called 6 month supply ($246 or $41/month(...their price for one month on their site is $62! I did try one jar of it from Amazon first so I guess I've taken it for over 6 months total now. Their current price for one jar is $55.80. I did look into their other products and did find the controversy over Strontium a bit off-putting. Currently trying to decide if I want to order another 6 month supply. I have an annual physical coming up in June and will probably get another dexascan. It will be interesting to see if there's any improvement in my osteopenia.
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Thanks, I will look her up.