From another mmcchesney | @kathleen1314 | Sep 6, 2020
In reply to @clarkedu "I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to..." + (show)

Strontium citrate is an earth mineral similar to calcium. The body seems to use it in bone similar to the way it uses calcium. Research has shown that strontium seems to turn on calcium receptors in the body.
Some on this site have said that strontium produces false readings and that bone is not healthier as you use strontium. Research has not shown that to be the case. Instead research shows that strontium produces bone that is less likely to fracture and bone mineralization is kept. Research also shows that the dxa read may be as high as 10% too high because strontium is a heavier mineral. This is called the dxa skew, but as long as the dxa skews upward the actual number is not as important since many things may skew a dxa number including different dxa machines.

BoneLady has a good blog that shows current research and comparisons.
http://strontiumforbones.blogspot.com/2017/02/mots-and-comb-study-comparison.html
Here are some postings on Inspire with research for strontium
https://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation/discussion/2011-report-that-strontium-is-17-times-as-effective-as-alendronate/
https://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation/discussion/strontium-used-in-bone-tissue-remodeling/
https://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation/discussion/strontium-does-it-prevent-fractures-research-articles-personal-stories/
I hope that this may be helpful as you research your options.
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