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The Strontium Debate: Is it good for bone health?
Is anyone taking strontium for bone health? My husband is reading studies on its benefits. I am currently getting Prolia injections 2x/year.
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There’s not enough clinical research to know if strontium citrate effectively prevents or treats osteoporosis. Mayo Clinic does not recomend its use. Clinically researched osteoporosis medications have demonstrated fracture prevention benefit with less risk.
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@barbaradh
I have persistent AFib and have taken Algae Cal for two years.
What about clinical tests? Many of the recommended drugs can cause bone loss in jaw. I had it back when Fosamax was introduced. It should not be ignored. I need to see a periodontist 25 years later.
@mannism Procedures have changed since you first took Fosamax. The thinking now is to take it for no more than five years, then do a drug holiday for a couple of years. That reduces the risk of ONJ.
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