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Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and I am terrified
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 2 5:23pm | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
I've been taking AlgaeCal for many months now on the recommendation of my nutritionist. I've no idea if it's actually helpful in increasing calcium, but I'm quite certain that it doesn't "reverse osteoporosis."
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@otherside you can get a blood test to see where your Calcium levels are.
How long ago did you have a dexa scan? I understand they are not too expensive if you want to private pay.
@otherside Yeah, I really do think that if anything actually does 'reverse osteoporosis' it's that heavy duty stuff for superfit people that some (usually $$) advocates promote. Dangerous as hell for someone like me. And dubious anyway IMHO.But slowing the loss maybe, and definitely developing the muscles and posture and habits that reduce the likelihood of fracture seems crucial - dietary changes too.
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@otherside also, be sure to keep moving, do your OP exercises , focus on balance to avoid falls, eat a diet with natural calcium, vitamins and magnesium…that’s my program in a nutshell…at least OP shouldn’t get worse, pray, pray ! It’s not hard but takes commitment. I should mention that I take a good natural supplement, New Chapter, that comes in tiny tabs and I can adjust the dosage…it has less magnesium than AlgaeCal, which is better for my reconstructed gut.