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@windyshores

It's from the link posted by @tsc just above my post, to which I was replying.

I assume 680mg is not considered "low dose" since the report hypothesizes that it is helpful for bones.

I am skeptical of this report since there is no mention of the effect of strontium on DEXA scores.

I am not for or against strontium use at this point. I tried it 15 years ago, briefly, and might consider it after Tymlos and Reclast or even for maintenance after Tymlos, if studies show it is safe.

Strontium ranelate was taken off the market in Europe for safety concerns about clots and other cardiovascular effects but it seems it is now allowed for those without those risks. US manufacturers like Doctor's Best stopped making strontium citrate for awhile. I am not sure of the current status.

Strontium use is sometimes, perhaps, driven by fear of meds. I shared those fears, and also could not tolerate Fosamax or Forteo. But I am a big fan of Tymlos now (starting at a low dose) With fractures and severe DEXA score, I would not use a slower, gentler supplement like strontium but once stable I may look into it.

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Windyshores..good job..just reading about the Ralenate and that it causes false Dexa.and stays in the body 7–10 years!! Not so sure that’s a good idea. If you are fighting a battle I don’t want things confused for 10 years! The citrate version which is in the over-the-counter Algaecal (and their claims are that their version is very safe) there is no FDA verification and nothing to substantiate that their product doesn’t do the same. They make a lot of claims and their advertising budget must be huge …the supplement market is a huge mess.
You are very helpful. It is amazing how much research it takes to try and help ourselves! Oh, if only this was easier!