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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 1 10:28am | Replies (178)
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@rmc7

Can I absorb the AlgaeCal calcium? I had RNY gastric bypass in 2000. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and really don’t want to take the meds if possible.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 10, 2022

Welcome @rmc7, I'm not sure anyone can answer your question but it would be an excellent question to ask your doctor. From what I've read calcium absorption decreases dramatically after gastric bypass surgery. Mayo Clinic has some information that might help answer the question or at least gives you more information --- Should I take vitamins and supplements after weight loss surgery?: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/should-i-take-vitamins-and-supplements-after-weight-loss-surgery

Here is another article that may help explain the problem --- Intestinal Calcium Absorption Decreases Dramatically After Gastric Bypass Surgery Despite Optimization of Vitamin D Status: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4593653/

Can you ask your doctor if they have any suggestions vs taking the meds?

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gretchen1018 | @gretchen1018 | Jul 24, 2022

Doctor's now recommend getting your calcium from foods and not supplements.

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