Hello @triplekpat - your question is a valid one. As I am sure you are already aware, my research is only bringing up testimonials and data that comes directly from the manufacturer. This doesn't always mean something can't have some benefit. However, your skepticism is not unjustified when it comes to potential money grabs in the realm of osteoporosis treatment.
In light of not being able to find much for information, have you had a chance to discuss supplements with your provider? Are you hoping to avoid taking stronger osteoporosis medications by taking supplements?
Hello @triplekpat - your question is a valid one. As I am sure you are already aware, my research is only bringing up testimonials and data that comes directly from the manufacturer. This doesn't always mean something can't have some benefit. However, your skepticism is not unjustified when it comes to potential money grabs in the realm of osteoporosis treatment.
In light of not being able to find much for information, have you had a chance to discuss supplements with your provider? Are you hoping to avoid taking stronger osteoporosis medications by taking supplements?
YES JUSTIN,
I MOST CERTAINLY WANT TO AVOID STRONGER "PRESCRIBED" MEDS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF VERY HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS, NOT TO MENTION THE $$$! WOULD LIKE OTC THAT WOULD ACTUALLY HAVE AT LEAST SOME PROVEN RESULTS. THE PRODUCT I MENTIONED, WHILE ALSO $$, SOUNDS TOO GOOD & DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE A FOOTPRINT, PROVEN OR OTHER. THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE, PAT
Hello! I looked up an ad. It sounds too good to be true which usually means it is, right? 😉
Here is what to look for -
PEER REVIEWED in scholarly work - have doctors qualified its assertions
CLINICAL TRIALS did the company test it out, and did they test it on a big enough group of peeps.
Otherwise, they are just bundling a bunch of ingredients that are known to be helpful (like the vitamin D3, etc)
It might be a great thing or it might be a waste of money.
It sounds like it might be a nice supplement if you can afford it. I'd do my homework.
My bone meds are covered by insurance. Supposedly, this terrible stuff will promote my own body (stimulate itself) to build bone and I complete the treatment at a certain point. Supposedly all this suffering I am going thru are the medications (reclast and tymlos) "doing their thing."
I think the "jury is out" on all of this - being all so new, so my "opinion" is that you have to become - we all have to become - our own best advocates and push the industry to be more accountable (both pharmaceutical and supplement companies.)
Look for the research behind the supplements, before you purchase.
Good luck!
Hello! I looked up an ad. It sounds too good to be true which usually means it is, right? 😉
Here is what to look for -
PEER REVIEWED in scholarly work - have doctors qualified its assertions
CLINICAL TRIALS did the company test it out, and did they test it on a big enough group of peeps.
Otherwise, they are just bundling a bunch of ingredients that are known to be helpful (like the vitamin D3, etc)
It might be a great thing or it might be a waste of money.
It sounds like it might be a nice supplement if you can afford it. I'd do my homework.
My bone meds are covered by insurance. Supposedly, this terrible stuff will promote my own body (stimulate itself) to build bone and I complete the treatment at a certain point. Supposedly all this suffering I am going thru are the medications (reclast and tymlos) "doing their thing."
I think the "jury is out" on all of this - being all so new, so my "opinion" is that you have to become - we all have to become - our own best advocates and push the industry to be more accountable (both pharmaceutical and supplement companies.)
Look for the research behind the supplements, before you purchase.
Good luck!
As far as I can tell, there is no published peer review for Beyond Osteo. Their infomercial claims that the benefits of pink algae, a principal component of Beyond Osteo is supported by the Mayo Clinic but I cannot find the article that says so. They also claim that their research was validated by research at Harvard but I cannot find that either. The sales pitch is compelling but I cannot find support in the medical community. If anyone here knows of such research, please guide name to it.
I am looking for the best bone health for my beginning osteoporosis. I was about to ask the same question on Beyond Osteo. I too cannot find the studies or support listed at Harvard or with Mayo Clinic as they claim. Of course the ingredients are key, but my big thing is the red algae calcium really better and does it really help the bones vs regular calcium? Also there is calcium hydroxyapatite. So I was down to Osteo Alive, Beyond Osteo and Ocean Essence. Any comments or suggestions would be most helpful.
I have read about many of these and agree that the new thing appears to be red algae. I went off Forteo a couple weeks ago after a year and a half because my DEXA showed insignificant results. Are there any legitimate studies on these highly touted products? I continue weights and resistance workouts, hoping to find a best supplement.
As others already mentioned, if it sounds too good to be true.....
However, if it contains algae, it might be similar to AlgaeCal, which works by replacing Calcium in bones with Strontium. There are limited studies on this. Our bones were made to contain Calcium not Strontium. Strontium will show improvements on a DEXA scan but there is no data to support that it actually makes bones stronger and/or prevents fractures. Keith McCormick, DC has a small section on the use of Strontium in his book, Great Bones, which I consider a very valuable resource.
Good luck!
Unless one is taking algae itself, the calcium in it is chemically extracted in some manner and processed to be in tablet form. Most likely it ends up as either calcium carbonate or citrate. Other trace minerals may also be included
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Hello @triplekpat - your question is a valid one. As I am sure you are already aware, my research is only bringing up testimonials and data that comes directly from the manufacturer. This doesn't always mean something can't have some benefit. However, your skepticism is not unjustified when it comes to potential money grabs in the realm of osteoporosis treatment.
In light of not being able to find much for information, have you had a chance to discuss supplements with your provider? Are you hoping to avoid taking stronger osteoporosis medications by taking supplements?
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1 ReactionYES JUSTIN,
I MOST CERTAINLY WANT TO AVOID STRONGER "PRESCRIBED" MEDS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF VERY HARMFUL SIDE EFFECTS, NOT TO MENTION THE $$$! WOULD LIKE OTC THAT WOULD ACTUALLY HAVE AT LEAST SOME PROVEN RESULTS. THE PRODUCT I MENTIONED, WHILE ALSO $$, SOUNDS TOO GOOD & DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE A FOOTPRINT, PROVEN OR OTHER. THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE, PAT
Hello! I looked up an ad. It sounds too good to be true which usually means it is, right? 😉
Here is what to look for -
PEER REVIEWED in scholarly work - have doctors qualified its assertions
CLINICAL TRIALS did the company test it out, and did they test it on a big enough group of peeps.
Otherwise, they are just bundling a bunch of ingredients that are known to be helpful (like the vitamin D3, etc)
It might be a great thing or it might be a waste of money.
It sounds like it might be a nice supplement if you can afford it. I'd do my homework.
My bone meds are covered by insurance. Supposedly, this terrible stuff will promote my own body (stimulate itself) to build bone and I complete the treatment at a certain point. Supposedly all this suffering I am going thru are the medications (reclast and tymlos) "doing their thing."
I think the "jury is out" on all of this - being all so new, so my "opinion" is that you have to become - we all have to become - our own best advocates and push the industry to be more accountable (both pharmaceutical and supplement companies.)
Look for the research behind the supplements, before you purchase.
Good luck!
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2 ReactionsALWAYS GOOD ADVISE...THANKS.
As far as I can tell, there is no published peer review for Beyond Osteo. Their infomercial claims that the benefits of pink algae, a principal component of Beyond Osteo is supported by the Mayo Clinic but I cannot find the article that says so. They also claim that their research was validated by research at Harvard but I cannot find that either. The sales pitch is compelling but I cannot find support in the medical community. If anyone here knows of such research, please guide name to it.
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1 ReactionI am looking for the best bone health for my beginning osteoporosis. I was about to ask the same question on Beyond Osteo. I too cannot find the studies or support listed at Harvard or with Mayo Clinic as they claim. Of course the ingredients are key, but my big thing is the red algae calcium really better and does it really help the bones vs regular calcium? Also there is calcium hydroxyapatite. So I was down to Osteo Alive, Beyond Osteo and Ocean Essence. Any comments or suggestions would be most helpful.
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1 ReactionSo, which one is the best?
I have read about many of these and agree that the new thing appears to be red algae. I went off Forteo a couple weeks ago after a year and a half because my DEXA showed insignificant results. Are there any legitimate studies on these highly touted products? I continue weights and resistance workouts, hoping to find a best supplement.
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Like -
Helpful -
Hug
3 ReactionsAs others already mentioned, if it sounds too good to be true.....
However, if it contains algae, it might be similar to AlgaeCal, which works by replacing Calcium in bones with Strontium. There are limited studies on this. Our bones were made to contain Calcium not Strontium. Strontium will show improvements on a DEXA scan but there is no data to support that it actually makes bones stronger and/or prevents fractures. Keith McCormick, DC has a small section on the use of Strontium in his book, Great Bones, which I consider a very valuable resource.
Good luck!
Unless one is taking algae itself, the calcium in it is chemically extracted in some manner and processed to be in tablet form. Most likely it ends up as either calcium carbonate or citrate. Other trace minerals may also be included