What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?

I am A 77 her+ cancer survivor. I am on anastrozole & will be for about 2 & a half more years. My latest dexa scan showed my osteoporosis has worsened. I do Not want to go back on hormone replacement or prolia. A friend has been on strontrine citrate & super K w good results for her osteoporosis. Just wondering

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@mashewske, I moved your question about stronium and vitamin K to this existing discussion about supplements for osteoporosis.
- What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-5/

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect easily with other members.

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Has tried Algeacal for bone growth?

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I do not and would not, after looking at the marketing materials, but everyone has to make their own decision. It seems nice and convenient to get a prepackaged solution that will “feed” your bones, give you hope and peace of mind that you are doing somethingjust like makers of a beauty product sell cosmetics to enhance your looks.

Supplemental calcium is available in pill form as either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Ca carbonate should be taken with food, and when food is calcium fortified, Ca carbonate has been added. You will see that if you read the ingredient list. Ca citrate does not need to be taken with food. If you take too much supplemental calcium daily in pill form, you bones cannot use it. As far as I know, there have not been studies on supplemental calcium and whether or not it is effective. There is just a lot about the human body that we do not know.

In my case, I am currently taking Ca citrate petites and may alternate it with Ca carbonate…we will see.

Hope this helps.

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I do not and would not, after looking at the marketing materials, but everyone has to make their own decision. It seems nice and convenient to get a prepackaged solution that will “feed” your bones, give you hope and peace of mind that you are doing somethingjust like makers of a beauty product sell cosmetics to enhance your looks.

Supplemental calcium is available in pill form as either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Ca carbonate should be taken with food, and when food is calcium fortified, Ca carbonate has been added. You will see that if you read the ingredient list. Ca citrate does not need to be taken with food. If you take too much supplemental calcium daily in pill form, you bones cannot use it. As far as I know, there have not been studies on supplemental calcium and whether or not it is effective. There is just a lot about the human body that we do not know.

In my case, I am currently taking Ca citrate petites and may alternate it with Ca carbonate…we will see.

Hope this helps.

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Hi @yanice, I moved your question about Algaecal to this existing discussion:
- What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-5

I did this so you can read previous posts and connect with other members taking about supplements to help with bone loss.

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Check recommendations from COMB study ..also info on this on NIH website.
They used K2 (as MK7)with D3, magnesium, etc. Exercise.
Calcium was FOOD ONLY..no supplements. (The issue with heart etc)
The study is fascinating and easy to find. I did see several mentions of the study and each time the dosage was different, so you have to get relevant site.
Any pill you take goes thru your whole system.. not just popping into bones.. so you must do your research carefully, especially if you have issues other than osteoporosis.
Please research calcium carefully. It is a knee jerk recommendation, and there is a lot you need to know before you pop one of those! Vital.
The research on K2 with D3 is fascinating and a must read.
Good luck

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I do not and would not, after looking at the marketing materials, but everyone has to make their own decision. It seems nice and convenient to get a prepackaged solution that will “feed” your bones, give you hope and peace of mind that you are doing somethingjust like makers of a beauty product sell cosmetics to enhance your looks.

Supplemental calcium is available in pill form as either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Ca carbonate should be taken with food, and when food is calcium fortified, Ca carbonate has been added. You will see that if you read the ingredient list. Ca citrate does not need to be taken with food. If you take too much supplemental calcium daily in pill form, you bones cannot use it. As far as I know, there have not been studies on supplemental calcium and whether or not it is effective. There is just a lot about the human body that we do not know.

In my case, I am currently taking Ca citrate petites and may alternate it with Ca carbonate…we will see.

Hope this helps.

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