Osteoporosis supplements

Posted by clh222 @clh222, Apr 7 12:39pm

How much Magnesium Gly. should we take with all the other vitamins and should it be taken at night?

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@izziesue You are right, the Osteonaturals collagen is much cheaper. It's sold in a 90 day supply which comes out to about $20/month. By comparison, the AlgaeCal with an Amazon subscription costs me $46 for 30 days.

I found a different collagen product on Amazon today, Advanced Collagen Complex, which contains the three types that AlgaeCal has and costs about $36 for 30 days, with an Amazon subscription. I'll order that next time as I like having the additional collagen for skin, hair, and joints.

Thanks for the info.

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@daisy17
I've recently purchased supplements from Amazon and then warned not to, due to possible improper storage, time sitting on shelf, or quality not as good as from the manufacturer. Anyone else heard this?

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@daisy17 I use the Fortibone collagen from Osteonaturals , offered by Dr. Keith McCormick who wrote the book “Great Bones”. It is only the Collegen for your bones, doesn’t have the Collegen for your hair or skin like AlgaeCal does. That being said the scoop is smaller, but still the daily 5 grams of Fortibone recommended (and same as AlgaeCal ) , and it last so much longer than the container of AlgaeCal, which I had used previously before reading Dr. McCormicks book and finding his website. He doesn’t advertise like AlgaeCal does.

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@izziesue
I noticed there are 3 or 4 Osteonatural collagens on Keith McCormick's website. They all say for bone. How did you know which one to choose?

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@daisy17
I've recently purchased supplements from Amazon and then warned not to, due to possible improper storage, time sitting on shelf, or quality not as good as from the manufacturer. Anyone else heard this?

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@laren3 I've heard that but never had a problem. I just make sure I don't leave them outside in the heat or cold weather which could affect the quality. Some supplements I buy from Amazon, I wouldn't know where to buy elsewhere. Usually I try to buy them when Amazon is the seller, vs coming from another supplier.

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@izziesue
I noticed there are 3 or 4 Osteonatural collagens on Keith McCormick's website. They all say for bone. How did you know which one to choose?

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@izziesue
I had a consultation with him a year and a half ago and he is not a "pusher" of the supplements he sells.

However, it was suggested that I take collagen and he mentioned he does have a collagen product. I bought it and have been taking one scoop (5g) everyday per the directions. It is Type 1 collagen for the bones.

He also talked to me about the Vitamin K supplementation that I was on and then mentioned one of his products that has the amounts he was suggesting and frequency. So when I finished what I had, I purchased OsteoStim (3 capsules, with each meal) which I have also been taking for the last year and a half.

He did not mention taking any of his other supplements.

There are so many other factors involved in my bone journey I can't tell you if either of those products had an impact or not or if it was a combination of factors.

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@izziesue
I noticed there are 3 or 4 Osteonatural collagens on Keith McCormick's website. They all say for bone. How did you know which one to choose?

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@laren3
From what I can see on the website I order from, McCormick just has the one Collegen. His website is, http://www.osteonaturals.com it is called “OsteoCollogen-Pep” it is $59.75 and 450 grams. It really does last a long time. I also take Osteostim and Osteonaturals. I take one of each three times a day. Hope this helps. ‘

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Might try reading research on PubMed.
Seems gut health is a big part of the issue.
I'm talking Lactobacillus rhamrosus GG, Citrus Flavinoids, Lactobacillus planturum, lactobacillus Reuteri

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Has anyone on here tried calciven ?

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@izziesue
I had a consultation with him a year and a half ago and he is not a "pusher" of the supplements he sells.

However, it was suggested that I take collagen and he mentioned he does have a collagen product. I bought it and have been taking one scoop (5g) everyday per the directions. It is Type 1 collagen for the bones.

He also talked to me about the Vitamin K supplementation that I was on and then mentioned one of his products that has the amounts he was suggesting and frequency. So when I finished what I had, I purchased OsteoStim (3 capsules, with each meal) which I have also been taking for the last year and a half.

He did not mention taking any of his other supplements.

There are so many other factors involved in my bone journey I can't tell you if either of those products had an impact or not or if it was a combination of factors.

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@susan0489
Hi, I am running low on supplements and struggling with whether to continue what I have been doing or switch it up again. I had been taking fortibone daily, osteostim 2x/day, but thinking I should go to 3 per day as recommended. I was concerned with the amount of Biotin so cut back a little. I was also taking Thorne advanced bone support, but am now a bit concerned over the amount of B6 it contains. I feel like I am at square one again. Just wondering if you are still sticking with osteostim and fortibone. Anything else a must have for you? It seems I am forever questioning and researching what to take. It
Shouldn’t be this difficult. So just reaching out to get your and others thoughts. Thanks

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I take 300mg of magnesium glycinate about an hour before bed because it's supposed to relax the nervous system and muscles, to help with sleep. I also take a lot of other supplements, which I've posted about several times. If you are interested, let me know and I'll repost my supplement list here.

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@daisy17 I would really like to see your list!

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Might try reading research on PubMed.
Seems gut health is a big part of the issue.
I'm talking Lactobacillus rhamrosus GG, Citrus Flavinoids, Lactobacillus planturum, lactobacillus Reuteri

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@ann2322
Are all of these probiotics that you listed found together in one single product? Did you select these strains specifically?
Thanks

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