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Strontium citrate (Algaecal) and fractures

Posted by pami @pami, Apr 15 7:54am

I am looking to see if there are any studies done that show a reduced chance of fracture from using Strontium citrate (Algaecal) as opposed to calcium. Everything I have read only mentions increase of density using it. Does anyone have doctor input or a study showing an decrease in bone fractures?

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pami | @pami | Sep 10 8:37pm
In reply to @windyshores "@elaussies I hope you will talk to your doctor because high levels of Vitamin D can..." + (show)
@windyshores

@elaussies I hope you will talk to your doctor because high levels of Vitamin D can cause too much calcium, so supplements might not be harmful. This is complex and probably not a matter for this forum but instead for a doctor or nutritionist. See below:

"The main side effect of high levels of vitamin D (toxicity) is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination. It might also progress to bone pain and kidney calcium stones. Other possible side effects are decrease in appetite, constipation, dehydration, increased thirst (polydipsia), confusion, lethargy, and fatigue."
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/vitamin-d-toxicity/faq-20058108

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I had hypercalcemia once. I was very sick. My doctor told me to go off calcium and Vitamin D for 3 weeks and then have my levels checked again.

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