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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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queenie2030 | @queenie2030 | Feb 4 10:02am

I have started taking supplements from Healthy Bones Co. It will be a while before I have another DEXA scan. Many ladies reviewed that this brand improved their bone density, here’s hoping. I am too scared to try another bone med. I tried teriparatide and fainted after each injection! After that happened they said oh yes, that happens to some people. You can read their website and I listened to a webinar recently and they seem to be very reputable and careful in sourcing the ingredients. Also made in the USA and the only ingredients they buy come from Germany which has very high standards.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Feb 4 11:32am
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I have started taking supplements from Healthy Bones Co. It will be a while before I have another DEXA scan. Many ladies reviewed that this brand improved their bone density, here’s hoping. I am too scared to try another bone med. I tried teriparatide and fainted after each injection! After that happened they said oh yes, that happens to some people. You can read their website and I listened to a webinar recently and they seem to be very reputable and careful in sourcing the ingredients. Also made in the USA and the only ingredients they buy come from Germany which has very high standards.

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I cannot find the research links on his site.

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queenie2030 | @queenie2030 | Feb 4 1:19pm

I must have seen the research when I took the webinar. He gave the 850 who watched this webinar a copy of what was covered. I believe the links were there but I only had access to the webinar for 48 hours or so after so it is now gone. Sorry I can’t provide that. Perhaps if you send them a message through the website they can send something to you. I asked a few questions and got good answers in a day or so.

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mcchesney | @kathleen1314 | Feb 5 9:02am

I have gone from a diagnosis of osteoporosis to "normal" bone readings and normal bone quality (TBS) in my femoral area, which is the hardest area to change.

I used all the "usual suspects" of bone health including weight bearing exercise plus I included strontium citrate,680mg daily, and Bhrt, bioidentical hormones. I have never fractured and have no side effects.

One great thing about strontium citrate as compared to osteoporosis drugs is that you may go on and off it without concerns for follow up drugs or rebound fractures etc. It is an earth mineral similar to calcium just denser and able to bridge gaps in osteoporic bones which then allows calcium to adhere.

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golfer8302 | @golfer8302 | Feb 6 5:07pm

Could you please tell me what brand of strontium citrate you used and what were the interval periods of on and off. I'm currently taking a one month break from the Grow Bones System, but wonder if that's enough.

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raeking | @raeking | Feb 6 6:50pm
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Welcome @debbik you have come to the right place for support. I was very surprised 6 months ago when I boot my dexa scan that my bone density had improved. In 2019 my doctor wanted me to have infusion drugs, then the pandemic came which meant less chair availability and I was rightfully squeezed out to make room for chemo patients. I had only two and my bone density did not improve, then I changed my habits and supplements. I now take natural bounty calcium with D 1200, every other day and one natural bounty D3 a week. These are both a gelcap.
I also walk almost every day, because the bone Doctor from Mayo that saw my husband told us that was the best thing to build bone. The physical impact signals your body to build bone. I was surprised that my done density had actually gone up. Yippee.
Do you have a doctor you can discuss this with? Are you able to get out and walk a bit?

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@auntieoakley I can seem to find natural bounty supplements, could it be natures bounty? That is what pops up every time I search. If not, where to you find natural bounty? Thanks Rae

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mcchesney | @kathleen1314 | Feb 6 7:23pm
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Could you please tell me what brand of strontium citrate you used and what were the interval periods of on and off. I'm currently taking a one month break from the Grow Bones System, but wonder if that's enough.

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There is no on and off to strontium; think of it like calcium you need it every day.
360 mg strontium citrate every night.
After you reach normal bone density and bone quality then the research says that a half dose is appropriate.
Check with the research and your doctor.

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | Feb 6 8:22pm

@raeking: I just purchased Natures Bounty at our local Walmart. Hope you find what you’re looking for. Good health to you!

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Feb 6 9:15pm
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@auntieoakley I can seem to find natural bounty supplements, could it be natures bounty? That is what pops up every time I search. If not, where to you find natural bounty? Thanks Rae

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@raeking yes that is correct, I apologize for the wrong name.

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katjopnw | @katjopnw | Jun 4 11:46am
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In 12014 I went onto the Forteo program for 20 months. It took me out of the Osteoporosis classification into bottom line normal. Then I took Algae Cal for years .It worked to a small degree in building my bones. Gradually, I have been going down into the Osteopenia classification. Don't remember numbers. Had to quit taking it due to the magnesium in it. My system did not tolerate it. I found another supplement with almost the same ingredients in it without the magnesium. I have tried eating magnesium with the greens and taking different magnesium's supplements however, I am not improving. I will be 85 years old in a few days. I tried to stay active with weight bearing exercises, walking and my diet, take a lot of diffrent supplements.

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I have just joined this group. I have been taking Fosamax (teraperatide) for 18 months. My first band was -5.8 at the spine, -3.2 at hips. I was started on a pill that didn't help and then started on Fosamax after 2 fx. I will move to Prolia in next 6 months but want to nitrate off the medication. Has anyone here done that and if so what was your titration plan

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