osteoporosis, calcium supplements and calcium paradox

Posted by melia7 @melia7, Mar 9, 2023

Hello, I am prescribed to take alendronic acid with vitamin D3 for my osteoporosis. I take also calcium 1000mg for a long time. However, I have also high cholesterol (about 6,9) and I wonder about negative effect of such medication on my blood vessels. I have searched the literature and found that osteoporosis itself can cause calcification of vessels. Calcium supplements are found in some articles to cause the progression of aorta calcification. So, the question is if your doctors are recommending you to take calcium supplements or not?

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melia7 | @melia7 | 1 day ago

to njx58.
Thank you so much for this clarification !

joyboudreau | @joyboudreau | 16 hours ago

This is why I take all three. It is from a research & development I have been around 33 years and trust:

“Calcium is necessary and vital for normal bone development, the proper function of nerves and muscles, the circulation of blood through blood vessels, proper blood clotting, and the release of hormones and enzymes that are necessary for normal body function. Without vitamin D3, calcium is difficult for the body to absorb—and that isn’t the only challenge! Once in the body, calcium can remain in the bloodstream unless there is adequate vitamin K2 to direct it to your bones and teeth for proper storage. Too much calcium in the blood can result in calcium buildup in the arteries, which weakens your body’s immune response.*”

heavyphil | @heavyphil | 16 hours ago

In reply to @06111945cc "Check out “ vitamin K2 in the calcium paradox” by Dr. Kate Rheaume-Blue. Well written." + (show)

Yes, it is….and how about the MILLIONS of people taking aspirin as an anticoagulant?
VitK is definitely going to interfere with that! So, osteoporosis or a stroke- take your pick!
Phil