OTC supplements for bone density

There is a great deal written by members on the various osteoporosis threads. Check them out.

Thank you.

you might look at a protein powder that has fortabone in it. the research shows that it just MIGHT help.

I'll check it out. Thanks.

@samclembeau

This was my recent question with my nutritionist and rheumatologist.
They looked up clinical trials/studies and based on the reports, their
combined opinion was that Fortibone helps increase bone density.

The question is - how do we select what is best for us.
Some brands have Fortibone, but add other supplements, such as vitamins or vitamin K.
Which makes it more expensive. Do I want the added Vitamin C which
I take separately.
So, bottom line is, how much grams of Fortibone is in the Brand you are buying.
I have posted elsewhere about the different types of Fortibone.
Type 1 and Type 3.
Ensure that the brand you get is hydrolized/peptides.

I am still reading labels and trying to whittle down names to one or two.

The one I am taking is “osteoboost” if has 10 g of forty one, 122 mg
calcium ascorbate, 100 mg vit. C, 50 mg sodium, and 9 G protein.

There are 3 types of collagen. Fortibone is type 1. Types 2 and 3 and three
support joints and skin respectively . I don’t think that fortibone is more
than type 1, but I don’t know. I’m glad your doctors approve. Makes me feel
a little more secure that I am not wasting my money.

reply to @samclembeau
to keep you posted @mtran88788
@rola
@aviatrix,
and others I may have missed, sorry.

According to the web there 28 different types of collagen identified in the human body.
The most common types are I, II, III, IV, and V.

Gelita Company makes Fortibone, Versisol, Fortigel and other products.
https://www.gelita.com/en
From study linked here, this is one of the places where Type 1 is mentioned. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8441532/
Journal of Bone Metabolism dated 2021, FYI look at bottom of study for Conflict of Interest

“3. Investigational product
The same bioactive collagen peptides (FORTIBONE®) from the main randomised control trial with a high safety (GRAS status) were used for this intervention. The peptides derive from specific hydrolysis of
type I collagen with a mean molecular weight of about 5 kDa and are clearly defined by the molecular weight fraction and the amino acid profile. The test product was packed in single sachets containing a daily dose of 5 g. The powders had to be dissolved in 250 mL of water at room temperature and ingested once daily.”

The Osteo Boost you mention is made by Sparkles Wellness Brand.
It is one of the names that was included from Gelita Company - to me - in a request for information.
The ingredients for Osteo Boost - listed on Sparkles website is:
FORTIBONE collagen peptides
NUTRA C
No Flavor: none
Mixed Berry: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Mixed Berry Flavors, Stevia (organic), Silica, Red Beet Powder (color)
Orange: Citric Acid, Natural Orange Flavor, Stevia (organic), Silica, Beta Carotene (color)

My comments: Citric Acid has contributed to my acid reflux in the past. I cured it somewhat by
limiting acidic foods, tomatoes etc., and am aware not to add too much to my diet. It is used
in foods as a preservative.
I looked up Malic acid - something about anti caking.
Stevia as sweetener, not sure about it, seems to be safe, but I avoid it mostly.
Silica, again, am not up on my chemistry, seems safe, don’t know about daily ingestion.

This products seems to have the Fortibone Type 1. I haven’t compared cost effectiveness
with other brands. It appears to be a good choice, if you don't have acid reflux.
The above study mentions 5 g.
I'm not sure what the range of daily dose is - start low and see if your digestive system
has no issues: bloating, etc..

I’ve seen some Companies that sell collagen product as Fortibone 1 and 3 combined –
bone as well as skin benefits.
The powder is mixed with both types –
how much of each type are we getting in each dose.
In an earlier post, I said I would call company to clear this up. I haven’t done as yet.

Type 2 appears to benefit joint health and support.

Thank you for all your posts – I am glad we are continuing to share - and hope more posters
can add to the conversation to help us decide which high standard, good quality Brands are available.

Bev

Nutra C is non-acitic for of vitamin c, so I have had no problem with acid reflux. I have never tried the flavored ones --I never like artificial flavors. I put the unflavored one in my smoothie and don't have to taste it. It does change the flavor of my coffee so don't use it for that.
Thanks for all the research I will follow up on those. I take the other collagen ones also, but from another manufacturer. (At my weight I should be getting 36+ g of protein and the fortibone is only 10.)
Good luck

Wow, I can't give you all my investigative research, but do look into the probiotic lactobacillus Reuteri. There is a patented strain developed by BioGaia called Osfortis.

One thing I have discovered is that most people get lots of calcium from their diet, but are lacking in vitamin D3 (or enough sunshine), boron (very important and missing in adequate amounts), K2, elemental magnesium and strontium. Probiotics can increase absorption of nutrients.

I would also search YouTube videos for bone building videos using your intuition and reading comments to discern information. Best of luck!