What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?

Me too. It's like the glowing, sometimes outright suspect reports about OsteoStrong on threads that, when you click on the writer, you see the writer joined Mayo Connect the day before and never posted on any other subject related to ostepenia or osteoporosis, before or after.

I'm not saying that OsteoStrong isn't, or is, valuable but clearly it's using social media as undisclosed advertising. And likely using artificial intelligence to generate fake people to spew rave reviews since the syntax is oddly standardized.

From what I've been told by doctors, the basics for hoping to maintain bone are calcium, vitamin D and bpvitamin K2. There is ongoing research suggesting that K2 helps direct the other two for bone use and hopefully prevents arterial build-up. My excellent cardiologist says the scientific jury is still out on this and she takes the same trio and is watching our Agotsten (aka 'Calcium') scores.

I would add a good supplement of trace minerals, including the boron that @sunflower mentioned. Am researching the various strontiums but not certain about it. I know it changes a DEXA reading but don't know if it actually helps save, or renew, healthy bone. Studies on orthosilicic acid look interesting so I'm adding that to my trace minerals supplement program.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The calcium from food is more digestible and more absorbable according to peer-reviewed studies. I'm trying to get more calcium into daily eating plan but taking a "bone support" supplement to make up any shortfall. I think it's hard to follow recommendations perfectly, not the least because they keep changing on us ;-).

dappy, I agree with you. I wonder how many people who have taken the bisphosphonates end up having fractures anyhow. I have a sister who claims her osteoporosis was reversed after she started jumping on a small trampoline 10 minutes a day. She has been taking some kind of multi mineral supplement . My neighbor took the bisphosphates for 5 years, stopped, and later was found to have a fractured vertebra without knowing what caused it. I have osteoporosis of the spine but would rather avoid taking the medication unless the effectiveness is high enough to seem worth it.

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.

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.