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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?

Posted by grace1215 @grace1215, Feb 4, 2020

Hi, I am a new member here and wanted to find out if anyone has used AlgaeCal Plus & Strontium Citrate for Osteopenia? I have had this condition for 10 years now plus five years with Osteoarthritis of the hip which I am hoping will help not only my hip but the DEXA scan came up with Osteopenia scores.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Mar 23, 2023
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@elt

I have been taking AlgaeCal and Strontium Boost for a couple of months now. I won’t be able to have a bone density test until October but I have experienced less aches and pains in my back. I had been on prednisone for 6 months due to Polymyalgia Rumatica and my bone density went down by 8%. That condition has also resolved during the time I’ve been taking AlgaeCal but, of course, I can’t say it’s a direct cause-and-effect.
I highly recommend the book Healthy Bones Healthy You by Pizzarno and Pizzarno. A lot of excellent research based information!

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@elt Your bone density on a DEXA may look better than it really is because strontium is heavier than calcium and when it replaces calcium in the bones it affects the DEXA. That doesn't mean it isn't able to help, it just means you cannot tell how much! Maybe the radiologist can adjust for you.

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elt | @elt | Mar 24, 2023

windyshores, Thank you, I was aware of that. Pizzarno addresses that in the book.

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gengen | @gengen | May 3, 2023

Am interested in hearing from anyone who has actually seen an improvement in their dexa after using algaecal without strontium.

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bettersleep68 | @bettersleep68 | May 4, 2023

I took algaecal..I maintained my scores which I was satisfied with

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691cleblanc | @691cleblanc | May 7, 2023
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@gengen

Am interested in hearing from anyone who has actually seen an improvement in their dexa after using algaecal without strontium.

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I also would like that info. Having been using the product without stronium and have not had a dexa scan yet I am due this year for one. Will post after scan results.

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westward | @westward | Jul 8, 2023
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@criss

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.

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I'm reading this because I'd like to try algaecal but its expensive. Do you get it on Amazon?

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | Jul 9, 2023

I take Algaecal and I purchase it in their website. I also take Bone and Marrow and Living Bone from a Ancestral Supplements, Ultra K2, and Vitamin D3 + K2. My next dexascan will be this fall. Additionally. I use 2lb. ankle weights when I do exercises to add more weight to my weight bearing exercise routine. My goal is to not take any of the medications for my osteoporosis and osteopenia.
The supplements I mentioned above- Algaecal, Bone and Marrow and Living Bone are food based supplements which my doctor recommended.

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cpd54 | @cpd54 | Jul 10, 2023
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@gigi4

I take Algaecal and I purchase it in their website. I also take Bone and Marrow and Living Bone from a Ancestral Supplements, Ultra K2, and Vitamin D3 + K2. My next dexascan will be this fall. Additionally. I use 2lb. ankle weights when I do exercises to add more weight to my weight bearing exercise routine. My goal is to not take any of the medications for my osteoporosis and osteopenia.
The supplements I mentioned above- Algaecal, Bone and Marrow and Living Bone are food based supplements which my doctor recommended.

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@gigi4 You are lucky to have a doctor that is working
With you towards your goal. When I refused to take osteoporosis drugs until I researched them, my doctor told me to take 2 Tums daily. This was an endocrinologist, 🤦

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | Jul 10, 2023

That’s so disrespectful to you and arrogant. Makes me wonder why and curious if the doctors get kickbacks.
I hope you can find another doctor willing to work with.

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cpd54 | @cpd54 | Jul 13, 2023

The Vitamin K needs to be K2. There are two types MK4 and MK7. MK4 is prescribed in Japan at dosages of 45 mg daily. MK7 is taken at up to 120 mcg daily.

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