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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?
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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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Doctor's now recommend getting your calcium from foods and not supplements.
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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?