Collagen for osteoporosis?

I can’t post because I am a new member but you can google this is the title

Surprising foods that boost bone health
January 1, 2023
By Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch

found it, thank you! so about 5-6 prunes daily

it's interesting that during pandemic I thought I finally got my diet straightened out for my high cholesterol, and a bit carbohydrate intolerance/insulin resistence. had been reading extensively and following a well planned diet of my own. got hba1c as well as ldl at target goal... this newly diagnosed op is disturbing my old 'perfect' diet quite a bit. each addition or deletion of food item will cause an addition or deletion of another. sigh

Have you been to an endocrinologist? I am hesitant not only because of the long wait for an appt but also that he/she will insist only medicine helps and I know that can’t be true. But it’s scary to figure all this out alone. Did you discover your osteoporosis in a screening?

depending on what your dexa results were and ur menopausal status, I think. if premenopausal and osteopenia status, you might be able to wait and see if nutrition and exercise would get you better. do read other fellow patiens' and experts' opinion on this!

I'd definitely advise you to see an endocrinologist for an initial consultation, that won't hurt.

in my case, I had a dexa in 2016 which showed slight osteopenia. my dx last year was delayed due to many reasons and I was sent right away to an endocrinologist by my pcp. it took 4 months from dx to my 1st dose of forteo, an anabolic drug. during those 4 months, I saw my endo twice, once for figuring out possible causes of my op and once to discuss medication options. I think seeing a specialist, whoever it might be, is the right way to go.

Thank you people! I never heard about collagen for osteoporosis! I’ve had osteoporosis for years. Taking Prolia for as long. My dexa results have stayed the same for years!(and I’ve had some awful falls that didn’t cause any bone damage) it’s crazy and I’m grateful. But I now have scholios. Very painful so I live on pain medication. Can collagen help my pain -maybe?

Thanks

I am concerned about using collagen since reading that you shouldn’t if you have dense breasts.

Yes, I do. I had just ordered a 6 months supply of collagen and am returning it. I don’t want to have breast cancer again. Apparently taking collagen may be good for your bones but not advisable if you have dense breasts.

I am so thankful for this Mayo Clinic blog.

It really is hard to know the right decisions to make especially when there is no conclusive research yet on this topic. I feel Defeated because i was committed using collagen daily, excited it could help,
This was one article I referred to :

breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-awareness/risk-factors/factors-that-dont-cause-breast-cancer