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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 20 10:49pm | Replies (173)Comment receiving replies
@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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You'll want to be sure to talk to your oncologist to ensure that any supplements you're considering do not interact with your cancer medications.
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@mashewske I also took an aromatase inhibitor for cancer. I had pretty severe osteoporosis before starting the AI. I am now on Tymlos and doing a lot better.
We don't know what your DEXA scores are so it is hard to comment, but I would work with an endocrinologist to address bone loss while on these meds.
Strontium's therapeutic dose is 680mg and some supplements have a level much lower. A form of strontium was banned in the UK for awhile due to cardiovascular risks. But the main issue as discussed above is that it throws off DEXA's by replacing calcium in bone. I also think that strontium may be too slow to help in some situations. Check out Keith McCormick's book on supplements besides strontium.