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Has anyone been on AlgaeCal supplement?
Hi, my Dr. recommended Algaecal supplement for my osteoarthritis because I don't want to go back on Fosamax. side effects include sarcoma of the jaw. Has anyone been on this supplement? results? It's pretty costly and my insurance won't cover it.
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I have been using it but switching the New Chapters Bone supplement. AlgaeCal was fine but New Chapters was better rated by Supp app
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3 ReactionsYes I have seen the differents with exercises
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1 ReactionYes, I've been taking AlgaeCal Plus for years, but I don’t think it’s a substitute for medication, especially if you have severe osteoporosis. I’m theoretically against medication, but my disease persists, so I have no other options.
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I agree and also feel the same about bhrt. It is not going to "cure" osteoporosis but it can offer support.
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1 ReactionHas anyone tried AlgaeCal supplement with good results?
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1 ReactionYes, I tried it… but it had too much magnesium for me , as evidenced in loose stools…i now take NewChapter (tiny tabs for dosage control)…less magnesium better for me now…detailed info/ comparisons about supplements can be found at ConsumerLab.com…today’s bulletin focuses on this …i like to know that there is 3rd party testing…. It takes time to research, worth the time.
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2 Reactions@nycmusic Thank you! It's good to hear your feedback.
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I agree. I took for one year and my numbers actually worsened. I am now on forteo. I persisted as well, but I didn't have much of an option as well.