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New to osteoporosis and overwhelmed
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 7 12:46pm | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
@criss I assume you know that strontium, if taken at 680 mg anyway, makes bone density looks better than it is on DEXA scans. Apparently a radiologist can use a formula to compensate. After 5 years of use it might have a significant effect.
Strontium replaces calcium in the bones and is denser, heavier, so it makes bone density look denser too. (I find the Algae Cal Strontium Boost somewhat misleading since it promises a refund if DEXA doesn't improve, but doesn't explain why.)
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I take New Chapter Bone Strength, another calcium supplement sourced from algae (red marine algae). Each serving contains 5.5mg of strontium, as it's naturally included in the algae. I'd like to know how much strontium is in AlgaeCal Plus, for comparison, but couldn't find the amount on the label or website. Does anyone know? AlgaeCal recommends taking their Strontium Boost (680mg strontium), but I'm concerned about the safety and how it might affect my DEXA scans.
New Chapter daily dose is 3 slim tablets. In addition to the trace amount of strontium, each serving contains Calcium, D3, K1, K2, Magnesium and Vanadium. It's sold on Amazon if you want to find the amounts of each. I've been taking this for 6 years and my osteoporosis levels have remained stable.