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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?

Posted by grace1215 @grace1215, Feb 4, 2020

Hi, I am a new member here and wanted to find out if anyone has used AlgaeCal Plus & Strontium Citrate for Osteopenia? I have had this condition for 10 years now plus five years with Osteoarthritis of the hip which I am hoping will help not only my hip but the DEXA scan came up with Osteopenia scores.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 28, 2023
In reply to @sandyjr "My daughter has osteoporosis from Crohn’s and needs to find a really good calcium supplement. She..." + (show)
@sandyjr

My daughter has osteoporosis from Crohn’s and needs to find a really good calcium supplement. She is only 48 yo. Please give any advice for what has worked for you.

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@sandyjr, you may also be interested in these related discussions:
- osteoporosis, calcium supplements and calcium paradox: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/osteoporosis-calcium-supplements-and-calcium-paradox/
- What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-5/

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olderdiva12345 | @olderdiva12345 | Jul 28, 2023
In reply to @callalloo "The calcium from food is more digestible and more absorbable according to peer-reviewed studies. I'm trying..." + (show)
@callalloo

The calcium from food is more digestible and more absorbable according to peer-reviewed studies. I'm trying to get more calcium into daily eating plan but taking a "bone support" supplement to make up any shortfall. I think it's hard to follow recommendations perfectly, not the least because they keep changing on us ;-).

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Which bone support are you taking if I may ask? I am considering Bb Bone Boost. Anyone?

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thisnthat | @thisnthat | Jul 29, 2023

The only problem with this homemade supplement is that I believe calcium carbonate is poorly absorbed when compared to a product like MCHA.

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njhornung | @normahorn | Jul 29, 2023

Calcium carbonate does not remain in that form long after hitting stomach acid unless there are other issues or you are taking rocks.

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rubles | @rubles | Mar 15 9:21am

Sorry, I'm having problems with the phone and posts. Can someone please tell me if there are bone related supplements as I'm diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I need non delay and non enteric coated pills as I have illiostomy and absorption issues related to an iilliostomy and small bowel. Thank you, Pam

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windyshores | @windyshores | Mar 15 10:06am
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@rubles

Sorry, I'm having problems with the phone and posts. Can someone please tell me if there are bone related supplements as I'm diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I need non delay and non enteric coated pills as I have illiostomy and absorption issues related to an iilliostomy and small bowel. Thank you, Pam

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Would liquid forms of calcium and gummies for Vitamins D3 and K be helpful?

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Mar 15 5:49pm
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@rubles

Sorry, I'm having problems with the phone and posts. Can someone please tell me if there are bone related supplements as I'm diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I need non delay and non enteric coated pills as I have illiostomy and absorption issues related to an iilliostomy and small bowel. Thank you, Pam

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Hello @rubles, I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled, "What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-5/

I did this so you could meet the many members discussing supplements and osteoporosis.

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rubles | @rubles | Mar 15 6:27pm
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@JustinMcClanahan

Hello @rubles, I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled, "What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/question-5/

I did this so you could meet the many members discussing supplements and osteoporosis.

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Thank you. I appreciate it, Pamela

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WK | @williekeen | Mar 16 9:57am

I had severe Osteoporosis...(didnt know until I went for bone density check)...specialist put me on "Citracal" which is Calcium Citrate + vitamin D. as well as Vitamin D3, and magnesium (both over counter) . I took over one year, along with a regular activity ..I did water fitness and after one year, I started to see a change in my condition... Now after 2 years, My Osteoporosis reading is now a normal.

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rubles | @rubles | Mar 16 10:42am
In reply to @williekeen "I had severe Osteoporosis...(didnt know until I went for bone density check)...specialist put me on "Citracal"..." + (show)
@williekeen

I had severe Osteoporosis...(didnt know until I went for bone density check)...specialist put me on "Citracal" which is Calcium Citrate + vitamin D. as well as Vitamin D3, and magnesium (both over counter) . I took over one year, along with a regular activity ..I did water fitness and after one year, I started to see a change in my condition... Now after 2 years, My Osteoporosis reading is now a normal.

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Your post gives me hope. I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I notice in stores that I find only vitamin D-3. I never find vitamin D. I like to use magnesium with vitamin D as ive read magnesium and D vitamin work together .
I'll try heath food stores and mail order as there is nothing out here. Thank you again and hope your bones get better and better. Pam

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