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osteoporosis, calcium supplements and calcium paradox

Posted by melia7 @melia7, Mar 9, 2023

Hello, I am prescribed to take alendronic acid with vitamin D3 for my osteoporosis. I take also calcium 1000mg for a long time. However, I have also high cholesterol (about 6,9) and I wonder about negative effect of such medication on my blood vessels. I have searched the literature and found that osteoporosis itself can cause calcification of vessels. Calcium supplements are found in some articles to cause the progression of aorta calcification. So, the question is if your doctors are recommending you to take calcium supplements or not?

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noname65 | @noname65 | Nov 20, 2023
In reply to @mayblin "@melia7 I see. I drink a serving of kefir daily also, with occasional a slice of..." + (show)
@mayblin

@melia7 I see. I drink a serving of kefir daily also, with occasional a slice of cheese in my sandwich. read that gouda has higher content of k2 and it tastes good, my opinion. natto is sticky and stinky! my current brand is 'shirakiku', ~1 tablespoonful is enough for a day I think ~1/4 of the little white container. I felt brand is not important just make sure they are made in Japan, and organic if available.

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@mayblin How do you eat the natto? By itself or with hot rice?

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mayblin | @mayblin | Nov 21, 2023
In reply to @noname65 "@mayblin How do you eat the natto? By itself or with hot rice?" + (show)
@noname65

@mayblin How do you eat the natto? By itself or with hot rice?

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I eat natto by itself. the sauce packs come in the container helps. sometimes I blend miso paste in since I like the taste of miso. lately I found natto with home made cranberry sauce is great also!

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alif | @alif | Mar 19 4:40pm
In reply to @melia7 "in reply to @mayblin I take the complex: vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (75 microgram). At..." + (show)
@melia7

in reply to @mayblin
I take the complex: vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (75 microgram). At the same time I buy dairy products with 0 fat: kefir, cheese and light mozzarella. What kind of natto do you take? What dose?

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Here in New Zealand, I take the Azuma organic ( a tablespoon?) daily- have only been on it 3 weeks but have found I almost enjoy it in a cup of miso soup with a nub of grated cheese on top.

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melia7 | @melia7 | Mar 20 9:39am
In reply to @alif "Here in New Zealand, I take the Azuma organic ( a tablespoon?) daily- have only been..." + (show)
@alif

Here in New Zealand, I take the Azuma organic ( a tablespoon?) daily- have only been on it 3 weeks but have found I almost enjoy it in a cup of miso soup with a nub of grated cheese on top.

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What is Azuma organic ?

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dulu | @dulu | Mar 20 10:32am
In reply to @cpd54 "In Japan, vitamin K is prescribed at 45 mg a day. There is a calcium product,..." + (show)
@cpd54

In Japan, vitamin K is prescribed at 45 mg a day. There is a calcium product, Osteo K that has that amount in it. My functional medicine doctor wants me on 22-45 mg a day. My rheumatologist said 45 mg a day was fine. So, even though that dosage is HUGE, that’s what I’m taking. I also take calcium citrate, 1000 mg, magnesium 500 mg and Vit D, 10,000 IU(my levels were extremely low).

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Hi, have you had dexa scan to see if these are working?

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