Is there a supplement that really works?

Posted by debbik @debbik, Nov 14, 2024

I was diagnosed 6 years ago with osteoporosis. I thought I was doing everything possible to build bone density but my latest bone density showed it got worse by 6%. I am taking a supplement called ‘bone-up’ which is supposed to be natural and has StimuCal. I’m wondering if there are better supplements out there that really help? Has anyone seen positive bone density results? If so, I would love to know what you are taking and doing. By the way, I’m 65, and try to be fairly active. Thank you.

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pking1952 | @pking1952 | Jan 27 2:15pm

In reply to @golfer8302 "@pking1952 What supplements were you taking that resulted in a 12% improvement?" + (show)

I'm taking a supplement by Professional
Formulas called Bone Stim Liquescence. You use a tsp. under the tongue 30
minutes before/after you eat twice a day. Also taking Super Silica Plus
manufactured by KAL. Started out taking 3 tabs in morning and 3 evening
after a meal and now just taking 2 tablets twice a day

njx58 | @njx58 | Jan 27 3:38pm

In reply to @pking1952 "I'm taking a supplement by Professional Formulas called Bone Stim Liquescence. You use a tsp. under..." + (show)

@pking1952 I'm sorry, but the Bone Stim product is complete garbage. Homeopathy is quack science - period.

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jan 27 4:21pm

It is important to keep the Community Guidelines in mind when sharing our experiences and what has worked each Connect member. Connect is a place to help one-another make better shared decisions with medical providers. We must remain respectful at all times.
(https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/)

Osteoporosis is unfortunately a diagnosis that carries many stigmas regarding the approved medications for treatment and the side-effects that some may experience. It is also a disease that attracts a lot of false information and claims of supplements and exercise routines that can cure osteoporosis without medications prescribed by your providers.

Here are a few Mayo Clinic resources you may find helpful:

"Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060

"Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869

It is important to make all supplement and treatment decisions with your providers.

jimmy05 | @jimmy05 | Jan 27 5:20pm

In reply to @pking1952 "I have been taking natural supplements for about 2 years. Last year my dexascan showed a..." + (show)

@pking1952 where you just using natural supplements?? Or combining that with osteoporosis medication?? Would you be willing to share which supplements you are using...

pking1952 | @pking1952 | Jan 27 6:27pm

In reply to @jimmy05 "@pking1952 where you just using natural supplements?? Or combining that with osteoporosis medication?? Would you be..." + (show)

@jimmy05 Just using natural supplements only (I react to so many drugs wasn't worth the risk). I have attached pictures of supplements in taking. I also added D3 +K2 but one the bone stim had that in it too.

pking1952 | @pking1952 | Jan 27 6:30pm

In reply to @jimmy05 "@pking1952 where you just using natural supplements?? Or combining that with osteoporosis medication?? Would you be..." + (show)

@jimmy05 dosage i used was 1 tsp of bone stim under tongue twice day 30 minutes b4 or after eating. Started with 3 tablets of Super Silica twice daily and have gone down to 2 tablets twice a day. Hope that helps.

daisy17 | @daisy17 | Jan 27 7:51pm

In reply to @pking1952 "Just had my dexa scan yesterday and my results are still showing improvement from last year...." + (show)

@pking1952 Could you answer some questions as I am curious about these products:
What did your regular Dr say about your DEXA improvement? Did a functional medicine Dr recommend these supplements to you? Do you have any side effects? Thank you,

Just FYI to others curious about these products, here is some info I found on-line:
Bone Stim Liquescence - a homeopathic supplement designed to support bone regeneration and conditions like osteoporosis.
Active Ingredients: Equal parts of Bone meal 3X, Egg shell 3X, Lactuca sativa 3X, Oyster shell 3X, Calcarea carbonica 4X, Calcarea muriatica 4X, Calcarea phosphorica 4X, Calcarea sulphurica 4X, Equisetum arvense 4X, Juglans nigra 4X, Magnesium metallicum 4X, Manganum metallicum 4X, Vitamin A 4X, Vitamin D 4X, Vitamin D2 4X, Vitamin D3 4X, Vitamin F 4X, Bone 4X, 6X, Calcarea fluorica 6X, Kidney 6X, Liver 6X, Parathyroid 6X, Silicea 6X, Skin 6X, Thyroid 6X, Niccolum metallicum 12X.

Super Silica Plus by KAL - a dietary supplement that combines ingredients to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. It is designed to provide essential nutrients that promote structural integrity and resilience in these areas.
Ingredients:
Biotin. 100 mcg
Horsetail Aerial Extract. 600 mg
Msm. 250 mg
Colloidal Hydrophilic Silica. 20 mg
Actisorb Base. 10 mg
Bioperine
Ginger Root Extract
Rosemary Leaf Extract
Turmeric Root Extract
Cayenne Extract

pking1952 | @pking1952 | Jan 27 9:19pm

In reply to @daisy17 "@pking1952 Could you answer some questions as I am curious about these products: What did your..." + (show)

My regular doctor, my endocrinologist and the radiologist who read the
dexascans all said improvement and radiologist at the hospital noted in his
summary of scan that I had moved from osteoporosis to osteopenia. No side
affects.

pking1952 | @pking1952 | Jan 28 9:42am

In reply to @golfer8302 "@pking1952 What supplements were you taking that resulted in a 12% improvement?" + (show)

@golfer8302
I may have already responded to you so sorry if it is a repeat. I'm taking Professional Formulas Bone Stim Liquescence and Super Silica Plus