Like you, I wanted to avoid the pharmaceuticals. I have read through as much as I can on Susan Brown's website. I like her approach but didn't pay for any of what she offers as I am wary of anyone who hawks expensive products. Anyway, I exercise as much as I can (pilates + yoga + fast walking). No weighted vest as I am already heavy.

I found a vitamin supplement for a bit cheaper that closely resembles hers in most of the ingredients and dosages and have been taking it for the last 10 years. It's called Pure Synergy Bone Renewal and it's all plant-based nutrients. My last DEXA showed no change from the original scan in 2014 in the left femoral neck (-2.0), and a very slight improvement in L1-L4 from -2.8 to -2.5 (but it was a different machine because I moved). I did break my wrist a couple of years ago, which increased my FRAX risk to 20%. So I have no idea what difference, if any, it's making or what my scores would have been if I had done nothing.

My latest bloodwork shows some worrisome numbers on kidney function and now I'm wondering if I should continue to take the supplements. Have you all seen the recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services task force showing the risks of taking Vitamin D and calcium? https://wapo.st/3BMtDki

Now I'm questioning whether I should continue on this path or what to do?? Would it be worth it to take Susan Brown's master class and then perhaps follow the dietary and exercise recommendations without the supplements?