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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?

Posted by grace1215 @grace1215, Feb 4, 2020

Hi, I am a new member here and wanted to find out if anyone has used AlgaeCal Plus & Strontium Citrate for Osteopenia? I have had this condition for 10 years now plus five years with Osteoarthritis of the hip which I am hoping will help not only my hip but the DEXA scan came up with Osteopenia scores.

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sharonksummerfield | @sharonksummerfield | Mar 19 12:13pm
In reply to @loplady "I listened to a podcast recently as with Keith McCormick and Margaret Martin about Strontium and..." + (show)
@loplady

I listened to a podcast recently as with Keith McCormick and Margaret Martin about Strontium and how it will increase your Dexa numbers but not necessarily prevent fractures. Algaecal Plus has Strontium, is your endocrinologist onboard with Strontium? So many differing opinions...

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When I went for my bone scan almost two years ago the technician asked if I was taking Strontium. She shared that this supplement does not build good bone. I would be interested to learn others opinions about this.

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destinnana | @destinnana | Mar 19 12:24pm
In reply to @loplady "I listened to a podcast recently as with Keith McCormick and Margaret Martin about Strontium and..." + (show)
@loplady

I listened to a podcast recently as with Keith McCormick and Margaret Martin about Strontium and how it will increase your Dexa numbers but not necessarily prevent fractures. Algaecal Plus has Strontium, is your endocrinologist onboard with Strontium? So many differing opinions...

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I tried Strontium and it didn’t work for me. I shipped it back to them. I noticed elevated blood pressure readings while taking it. It doesn’t happen with everyone but it did me.

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karenjaninaz | @karenjaninaz | Mar 19 1:04pm

Strontium in another form as Strontiumra ranelate is used in other countries prescribed. It does reduce fractures.
In studies here: only 2 small ones strontium citrate reduced fractures regardless of dexa.

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patwerthman | @patwerthman | Mar 19 11:00pm

What is that? Where would or do you get that? Algacal

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destinnana | @destinnana | Mar 20 4:05am
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@njx58

This is great. What was your T-score then, and what is it now?

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I’d be happy to share with you if you’ll send me your email addesss.

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sisenberg | @sisenberg | Mar 20 6:57am
In reply to @destinnana "I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis at Mayo Clinic in February of 2024. My endocrinologist recommended I..." + (show)
@destinnana

I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis at Mayo Clinic in February of 2024. My endocrinologist recommended I start taking Fosomax immediately. I asked for one year to improve my bone mass before starting the drug and she allowed me a year to do this. I immediately started taking Algaecal Plus, Algaecal Vitamin D3 and their new collegen product as well . It was recommended I up my calcium intake. I started drinking more milk. I incorporated light weight training and walking. I was back at Mayo this past February for my physical and had another dexa scan. In reviewing results with my endocrinologist she was smiling. She said rarely did she see this happen but all my numbers were better and that I didn’t have to get on the drug I had dreaded (Fosomax). Also said I could wait 2 years to have another Dexa scan. I was so elated!

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I took Fosomax once and it gave me horrible acid reflux that i had to go to Gi doctor. I refuse to take it again and do not want to take Prolia. I started hormone replacement therapy at low dose, collagen, walking more and Pilates. I think i will try Algeacal plus. Dexa in August .
Any other thoughts appreciated

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tracestew | @tracestew | Mar 20 7:05am
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@destinnana

I’d be happy to share with you if you’ll send me your email addesss.

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Did you find that the Algaecal supplements were a bit heavy on the stomach? I’m trying to find the best way and time to take them.

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tracestew | @tracestew | Mar 20 7:10am
In reply to @patwerthman "What is that? Where would or do you get that? Algacal" + (show)
@patwerthman

What is that? Where would or do you get that? Algacal

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They have a website. That’s where I got mine. They also sell on Amazon, I see. I’m not sure if that’s a third party seller or not.

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flmom1696 | @flmom1696 | Mar 20 7:33am
In reply to @destinnana "I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis at Mayo Clinic in February of 2024. My endocrinologist recommended I..." + (show)
@destinnana

I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis at Mayo Clinic in February of 2024. My endocrinologist recommended I start taking Fosomax immediately. I asked for one year to improve my bone mass before starting the drug and she allowed me a year to do this. I immediately started taking Algaecal Plus, Algaecal Vitamin D3 and their new collegen product as well . It was recommended I up my calcium intake. I started drinking more milk. I incorporated light weight training and walking. I was back at Mayo this past February for my physical and had another dexa scan. In reviewing results with my endocrinologist she was smiling. She said rarely did she see this happen but all my numbers were better and that I didn’t have to get on the drug I had dreaded (Fosomax). Also said I could wait 2 years to have another Dexa scan. I was so elated!

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Thank you for sharing your journey. I was just diagnosed with osteo from my Dexiscan. 2/2025 . My vit D was at 27. ( Seemed very low but she wasn’t worried. My Dr recommended a multivitamin, a calcium supplement and Fosomax. I am hesitant about the
Fosomax . Do you have any alternatives or studies supporting its issues?

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destinnana | @destinnana | Mar 20 7:53am
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@tracestew

Did you find that the Algaecal supplements were a bit heavy on the stomach? I’m trying to find the best way and time to take them.

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No I didn’t because I alaways made sure to eat food before taking.

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