I was shocked to be diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at age 53 four years ago. I did Forteo shots for a year and had some improvement, but like you prefer not to use medication. I searched and found AlgaeCal Plus with Strontium. I take it now under the direction of my healthcare provider, and after 6 months on AlgaeCal my spine improved .4 points (that scan was nearly a year ago, so I hope it’s more improved now). My numbers are still terrible but so much better and continuing to gain! Daily I eat five prunes (you can google for studies on that), take collagen (was Vital Proteins but switching to Native Path because it’s cheaper and all else looks the same), cod liver oil, walk 5.5 miles, and do some resistance training. Do not despair! I was told originally I’d always have osteoporosis and that I was heading towards a wheelchair by age 60. My trajectory is very different now. You can improve and develop stronger bones. Be encouraged!