Fortibone for Osteoporosis

It's so good to read that you had an improved DEXA after making a number of changes. Would you be willing to share what you have done in terms of diet, supplements, exercise and stress reduction? Many thanks!

Hi evaontario,
I'm happy to share.
Here's a timeline and a list of things I changed (diet, supplements, exercise and stress reduction). I probably forgot a thing or two, but this is pretty thorough. I hope it helps. All the best on your journey to better bone health.

Jan 2023 - First DEXA : Spine = -3.7 ; Left femoral hip = -3.2
May 2023 - Prolia injection
Jan 2024 - First Evenity injections
Mar 2024 - Started HRTs (low dose CombiPatch)
Oct 2024 - Last Evenity injections (10th treatment)
Nov 2024 - DEXA: Spine = -2.1 ; Left femoral neck = -2.6
Nov 2024 – 2 mg Reclast infusion

Vitamin B12 switched to 5MTHF (methyl-folate) May 2024
Vitamin D
Magnesium
Ashwaganda
Fortibone collagen
No NSAIDs
Dr. Lauren Fishman’s 12 yoga poses for osteoporosis
Stomping
Heel drops
Squats
Walking
Stress relief with yoga nidra
Natto 5 times per week
Prunes 4 times per week
Gluten free
Reduced sugar and caffeine intake
Dairy from grass-fed cows: kefir, yogurt, cheese, minimally pasteurized and non homogenized whole milk
Lots of protein (organic and/or grass fed meats. Eggs from pasture raised chickens)

I started taking Osteo Collagen-Pep (Fortibone) from Dr. McCormick's site back in late November, or early December. It's really good quality at a great price. Whether or not it's helping, I can't say because I've made so many changes (medication, diet, supplements, exercise and stress reduction) that any or all of them could be adding benefits.
I am doing something right. My first DEXA was in January of last year. I had my second DEXA two weeks ago, and it showed a 7.2% improvement in my spine. The hip is unchanged (not worse :))
I guess the only way to know if Fortibone specifically is making a difference is to only take that and do nothing else. I just take it because it MAY help, and it doesn't seem to be doing any harm. The way that I see it is that even if each thing I'm doing to better my bone metabolism works to a small degree, together it could add up to a significant improvement.

@hopefullibrarian I’m considering taking Osteo-Collagen Prep. Are you still taking it? Did you have any side-effects from it? I wish it wasn’t a powder you have to drink. Does it taste ok? Thank you!

Check out BONE COACH. I follow him. He was 29 when he found he has osteoporosis. Became a big advocate. I don't think he believes in meds and injection, but for me it was after I was on TYMLOS that probably the best one I had. Within 15 months my DEXA showed spine from -3.7 to -3.0 and hips went down to -2.7. my body felt strong. Regretfully I did not complete 18 -24 months due to increase of out of pocket starting with $1000 a month. Then went to Prolia for one year didn't like the knees and hips ache, I quit that and went to the MOST DANGEROUS RECLAST INFUSION!!!, That was 3/7 on this year...still in pain. I don't think I will take anything for awhile. I will take as they call HOLIDAY from from meds, stick with my vegan diet, take vitamins and just added Collagen powder with FOTIGEL FORTIBONE 5000mg, TENDOFORTE COLLAGEN 5000mg. Not from Bone coach, his prices are high. Bought it on Amazon but I learned a lot from him. And YES ITSY NOT VEGAN...but got to do what I got to do withy BIG PHARMA POISIONING OUR BODIES. Good luck to all of us!. If anyone took Reclat Would love to hear an impute please

Hi evaontario,
I'm happy to share.
Here's a timeline and a list of things I changed (diet, supplements, exercise and stress reduction). I probably forgot a thing or two, but this is pretty thorough. I hope it helps. All the best on your journey to better bone health.

Jan 2023 - First DEXA : Spine = -3.7 ; Left femoral hip = -3.2
May 2023 - Prolia injection
Jan 2024 - First Evenity injections
Mar 2024 - Started HRTs (low dose CombiPatch)
Oct 2024 - Last Evenity injections (10th treatment)
Nov 2024 - DEXA: Spine = -2.1 ; Left femoral neck = -2.6
Nov 2024 – 2 mg Reclast infusion

Vitamin B12 switched to 5MTHF (methyl-folate) May 2024
Vitamin D
Magnesium
Ashwaganda
Fortibone collagen
No NSAIDs
Dr. Lauren Fishman’s 12 yoga poses for osteoporosis
Stomping
Heel drops
Squats
Walking
Stress relief with yoga nidra
Natto 5 times per week
Prunes 4 times per week
Gluten free
Reduced sugar and caffeine intake
Dairy from grass-fed cows: kefir, yogurt, cheese, minimally pasteurized and non homogenized whole milk
Lots of protein (organic and/or grass fed meats. Eggs from pasture raised chickens)