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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 20 8:12am | Replies (175)Comment receiving replies
For those who are on the fence about whether or not to take biphosphonates or Prolia for osteoporosis, look into Lara Pizzorno's book "Your Bones". She explains how osteoclasts and osteoblasts work on bone rebuilding and how those medications negatively affect the process in the long term. She recommends natural supplements of AlgaeCal, Strontium and perhaps some others to safely rebuild strong bone. Support is also available through The AlgaeCal Community on Facebook. Lara will often answer specific questions there. Here's a link to her personal story: https://www.algaecal.com/expert-insights/lara-pizzorno-shares-her-personal-story/ I took Actonel for 4 years and Boniva for another 4 years. My bone scans showed some improvement while on the drugs but a decrease in bone density after discontinuing after the recommended length of time. You can't stay on these drugs indefinitely. I've been taking AlgaeCal and Strontium for over a year with no problem. I expect my next Dexa scan to show improvement.
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I'm reading this because I'd like to try algaecal but its expensive. Do you get it on Amazon?
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After being diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 56 I followed my doctor's recommendation to take biphosphonates. After 2 years there was slight improvement, but after a required pause in the medication I regressed. I repeated the process with another drug (I forget which ones, this was several years ago) with the same results. I did some research and decided to try AlgaeCal. Their website has loads of info and a staff of medical experts in bone health who can answer your questions, and an online support group. After 2 years taking the plant based calcium supplements I had significant improvement and no side effects. Every DEXA scan I've had since I began AlgaeCal has shown continued bone growth, so I no longer have osteoporosis! This has been my experience, I know everyone's condition is different. But do the research, find what your options are, and be aware of the push for pharmaceuticals.