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The Strontium Debate: Is it good for bone health?
Is anyone taking strontium for bone health? My husband is reading studies on its benefits. I am currently getting Prolia injections 2x/year.
***Director's Note:***
There’s not enough clinical research to know if strontium citrate effectively prevents or treats osteoporosis. Mayo Clinic does not recomend its use. Clinically researched osteoporosis medications have demonstrated fracture prevention benefit with less risk.
The FDA doesn’t regulate supplements in the same way as prescription drugs, so it's not possible to know if if they are safe or work well or even how much of the main ingredient they contain.
If you wish to take a strontium supplement, it is advised to discuss with your doctor.
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Recently, i checked with Consumer Labs and they rated New Chapter as a very good alternative to AlgaeCalPlus, which is very expensive. You can get it in TinyTabs (6per day), easy to swallow and you could adjust the dosage if you wish. It is organic, plant-based and 3rd party tested… it does contain a minimum amount of strontium..there is a fee for using Consumer Labs— for me worth it…ll.. this supplement is available at Amazon.
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6 ReactionsAs always, I suggest that each of us do their own research, to feel comfortable with our own choices… and am always open to suggestions from some terrific people on this message board.
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2 ReactionsJust started Algae Cal, tastes like a dog bone. I can usually drink something bad tasting if it’s good for me, but this stuff is really bad. Not sure I can stick w it.
Yikes! Are you taking AlgaeCal plus? It's a capsule and so is the Strontium Citrate. No taste at all.
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2 ReactionsI got algae cal collagen
Will look into Strontium Citrate.
Have to ask my GI dr because I have a tumor on my pancreas and don’t simulate vitamins properly.
Thanks for the reply
With those improvements I would continue what you are doing!!!
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1 ReactionCheck out collagen in capsules or tabs….one place to research is consumer labs….
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2 ReactionsHi, I have been struggling with what an effective, but safe amount of vitamin k is for osteoporosis. I want to make sure I am not taking too much K also. Any recommendations on K. Does anyone take Pure Encapsulations Synergy K? Is a small amount of K effective?
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1 Reaction@karenolivia4 - You mention OsteoStrong. Do you mean the clinic (not a supplement)? Ive been wanting to try the clinic out, and based on your post (if you mean the clinic), I will!
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1 ReactionYes. The clinic.
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