Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?

Posted by maryeve @maryeve, Aug 21, 2023

You stand on it twice a day for 10 minutes. It gently vibrates and also helps with improving balance. The Marodyne is made in Germany and costs about $3,000. It has not been FDA approved but there are studies in progress.

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I have been using a Marodyne for almost 4 years since finding out on my first DEXA scan that I had osteoporosis which was a shock since I was a runner. I got a DEXA scan after two years of 3x per day use of the Marodyne device. My scan showed significant improvement in both femoral and spinal T-Scores. It was an increase in bone mass of 8.8% in the hip and 3.9% in the spine. This is practically unheard of from what I've been told without medication. Now I'm -2.2 in the femur and -3.0 in the spine. My score actually went from osteoporotic to osteopenic in the femur. The endocrinologist was so surprised - she kept asking me to verify that I was not taking any medications for osteoporosis. The only other thing I'm doing is taking genistein supplements along with vitamin D, boron, and mushroom extract supplements (combined) Maitake, shiitake, Turkey Tail. I am getting another Dexa after a two-year interval this month. If I just hold steady at this point, I'll be very pleased. I also do yoga modified for those with osteoporosis and walk about 5 miles per day. I think the Marodyne is really working.

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I love my Marodyne. I haven’t had an updated bone scan yet that happens in February ‘25 but I’ve had a dramatic reduction in pain in my back since I started using it!

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@lynn59

I just had a consult with Margaret Martin and I was planning on buying a Marodyne this week. It is super expensive. I feel like Margaret is authentic and research oriented, but maybe I should try to get the research study from the supplier.

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HAve you bought one yet? They have demos on sale in Canada 🙂

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@maymore

I love my Marodyne. I haven’t had an updated bone scan yet that happens in February ‘25 but I’ve had a dramatic reduction in pain in my back since I started using it!

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Great! Did you get it in Canada? How often do you use it?

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@christyj

For what it’s worth, Margaret Martin is open about the fact she gets paid by Marodyne to endorse their machine.

We recently replaced our VibePlate with a Marodyne because we discovered the G force of the VibePlate was contraindicated for certain conditions, one of which my husband has. Also, we are both engineers and were impressed by Clifton Rubin’s research.

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Glad to know this--didn't think she was doing so much promo for the good of her health! Good thing is though, she was honest during my appt with her and told me I had to do something since my Dexa was so bad--either drugs or the Marodyne, so she wasn't trying to push it specifically.

Have you had any issues with your Marodyne (eg. vibration level changing etc?) Feel free to also private message me.

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@z3french9

I have been using a Marodyne for almost 4 years since finding out on my first DEXA scan that I had osteoporosis which was a shock since I was a runner. I got a DEXA scan after two years of 3x per day use of the Marodyne device. My scan showed significant improvement in both femoral and spinal T-Scores. It was an increase in bone mass of 8.8% in the hip and 3.9% in the spine. This is practically unheard of from what I've been told without medication. Now I'm -2.2 in the femur and -3.0 in the spine. My score actually went from osteoporotic to osteopenic in the femur. The endocrinologist was so surprised - she kept asking me to verify that I was not taking any medications for osteoporosis. The only other thing I'm doing is taking genistein supplements along with vitamin D, boron, and mushroom extract supplements (combined) Maitake, shiitake, Turkey Tail. I am getting another Dexa after a two-year interval this month. If I just hold steady at this point, I'll be very pleased. I also do yoga modified for those with osteoporosis and walk about 5 miles per day. I think the Marodyne is really working.

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Great story--thanks so much! I"m deciding on buying one as my DEXA is really bad! I have a couple questions but check my email more often thatn here. Are you able to email me at yogicheart at gmail that would be much appreciated 🙂

Also what are genistein supplements ?

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@yogalisac

Glad to know this--didn't think she was doing so much promo for the good of her health! Good thing is though, she was honest during my appt with her and told me I had to do something since my Dexa was so bad--either drugs or the Marodyne, so she wasn't trying to push it specifically.

Have you had any issues with your Marodyne (eg. vibration level changing etc?) Feel free to also private message me.

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We haven't had any issues with the Marodyne while in use. One time, out of thousands of uses, it didn't seem to want to start when I got on but toggling the power on and off reset it.

To be clear, the data don't support Marodyne as a stand-alone (pardon the pun) solution to OP. If you can afford it, I would recommend meeting with Dr. Keith McCormick to discuss your case. Both my husband and I had OP and we both meet with Dr. McCormick. I reversed my osteoporosis in one year without taking a bisphosphonate or an anabolic, even Dr. McCormick was surprised by my results! My husband also had substantiative improvement in one year. Marodyne is only one element in our regimes.

Good luck to you!

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@yogalisac

Great! Did you get it in Canada? How often do you use it?

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No, I'm in the States. I use it once and sometimes twice a day! Whenever I have friends over, they use it, too!

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@yogalisac

Glad to know this--didn't think she was doing so much promo for the good of her health! Good thing is though, she was honest during my appt with her and told me I had to do something since my Dexa was so bad--either drugs or the Marodyne, so she wasn't trying to push it specifically.

Have you had any issues with your Marodyne (eg. vibration level changing etc?) Feel free to also private message me.

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i’ve had no issues with the Marodyne and have been using it for about 4 years.

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@z3french9

I have been using a Marodyne for almost 4 years since finding out on my first DEXA scan that I had osteoporosis which was a shock since I was a runner. I got a DEXA scan after two years of 3x per day use of the Marodyne device. My scan showed significant improvement in both femoral and spinal T-Scores. It was an increase in bone mass of 8.8% in the hip and 3.9% in the spine. This is practically unheard of from what I've been told without medication. Now I'm -2.2 in the femur and -3.0 in the spine. My score actually went from osteoporotic to osteopenic in the femur. The endocrinologist was so surprised - she kept asking me to verify that I was not taking any medications for osteoporosis. The only other thing I'm doing is taking genistein supplements along with vitamin D, boron, and mushroom extract supplements (combined) Maitake, shiitake, Turkey Tail. I am getting another Dexa after a two-year interval this month. If I just hold steady at this point, I'll be very pleased. I also do yoga modified for those with osteoporosis and walk about 5 miles per day. I think the Marodyne is really working.

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ps. are you taking bio-identical hormones too?

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