Hope this helps. Epub 2012 May 17. It's not known if strontium. Has any research been done to show the safety of using strontium citrate for years? The very tiny amount of strontium ions that deposit in our bones prefer to do so in trabecular, not cortical bone. Sorry for the continuing confusion, but I now have the definitive information to answer your questions. I have read some articles about using a lower dose of strontium. Do you agree, disagree? If you are taking AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium Boost, please take your PPI 4 hours apart so it wont affect absorption. used a more aggressive exercise program. Is a direct quotation from Lis thesis paper cited above on page 41 of the document or page 59 in the PDF format, if you just scroll down to page 41 or type in page 59 or search more effective than you will find it. Even after adjusting your score down by about 10%, an increase in bone density is still an increase! I read your research about the strontium ranelate vs. sc.from a post in 2010. Although strontium levels in bone do continue to increase over time, the number of strontium ions incorporated into the bone matrix is so miniscule remember one strontium ion replaces less than one calcium ion out of ten, plus as bone remodeling is continuous, these strontium ions are resorbed (just as calcium ions are during normal bone remodeling), so for all practical purposes, strontium intake can be continued throughout life. femoral neck] last July, I have been following the Save our Bones programme, taking Raw Calcium, a special over 50 muli- vitamin and other supplements. I did include the top commonly eaten sources of calcium youll see that many vegetables are good sources of calcium, especially leafy greens, broccoli, etc., as are sesame seeds and tofu. Still, there are some surprising foods that may upset your stomach first thing in the morning. Thank you for all the research you have done on this subject and for answering our questions. Additionally I have been using Doctors Best Strontium. The only negative effect of taking strontium citrate along with a calcium-rich meal is that you will get little, if any, benefit from the strontium. For now, agreed, you should stop taking Strontium Boost. There was a significant reduction in the number of patients experiencing new vertebral deformities in the second year of treatment with 2 g/d SR [relative risk 0.56; 95% confidence interval (0.35; 0.89)]. Calcium supplements can interact with many prescription medicines, including antibiotics, bisphosphonates and high blood . Vitamin D3, K2 (MK-7), magnesium, boron, vitamin C all are essential for bone health). (We should take more calcium than strontium in order for both to be effective.) Are you ApoE4? If they are high, this means you are not getting enough vit K2 to activate your osteocalcin and Matrix Gla protein. DRIs for vitamin D are: Compared to the most conservative estimate for annual bone loss given above, AlgaeCal 1 had a positive mean annualized percent change (MAPC) in BMD of a gain of +1.15%. In our clinical research, strontium citrate showed no negative side effects, including no evidence was found in cardiovascular risk. Still, cutting back to 380 mg elemental strontium per day is reasonable at this amount, it will still be helpful for your bones. Stay gloriously well, Lara. I am wondering if we whould be taking less stontium. I always thought it just added to the calcium and helped strengthen. Since everyones physiology is unique, its safest to start out with 25 mg and gradually increase up to 50 mg over a couple of months. Your advise and expertise is very much apppreciated. So it is best to take a supplement. Ranelic acid was created to make it patentable. Lastly, and to me the most important point, is that strontium does not improve bone health, resistance to fracture, by increasing BMD. A. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=15336592 Hi Anne, what you are doing sounds great. Hi Lara. Symptoms of DRESS syndrome typically begin 1-8 weeks after exposure to the medication. There are a number of important to me differences between the algae used in New Chapter Bone Strength Take Care (Aquamin) and that which is used for AlgaeCal (Algas calcareus). Could this be due to the Strontium and if yes, how should I taper off of it? Hi Robert, They affect the skin, liver and immune system precisely the organ systems where these ADRs caused by ranelic acid occur. And dont hesitate to get in touch if I can be helpful. Hi Barb, As always, thanks for what you do. Hi Lara, you have mentioned your improved BMD DEXA results after taking Algaecal products including strontium. Unfortunately, this drug form of strontium is potentiallyharmful. It's been compared to calcium in its bone-boosting abilities. Ive tried taking only one capsule, and even one half capsule with some mashed applesauce or banana. Are you aware of the research on glutathione (given via nebulizer) for COPD it is VERY helpful! Because strontium ranelate, not strontium citrate or other natural strontium salt was used in SOTI and TROPOS, thats why although BMD improved and fracture rates dropped, a few unfortunate individuals experienced a number of side effects, including very serious ones, i.e., venous thromboembolism and DRESS syndrome. In sum, it should be fine to use lactoferrin along with strontium. . https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=15336592 Plus, strontium is mainly incorporated onto the crystal surface of newly formed (trabecular) bone where one ion of strontium replaces less than one calcium ion out of 10. You want to be sure what you are getting is not adulterated or contaminated. Thank you. We are not routiney so there aren't set times when there must be . The use of strontium ranelate has never been approved in the U.S. and is now significantly restricted in Europe, while strontium citrate is freely available. Natural strontium salts, (strontium citrate), are safe (. Vitamin K2 (MK-7) at a dose of 120 mcg/day or even 240 mcg/day is extremely safe. The most common stable strontium salts are strontium sulfate and strontium carbonate,which are found in soils, and strontium citrate which is used for nutritional supplements. You could contact them and ask them what they do to ensure their products are free of heavy metals and other contaminants. Please do not be overly concerned about having a calcium at high end of normal remember, you are still within the normal range. Delighted to learn you are taking an organic sea vegetable derived calcium-mineral mix and that this is available in South Africa! People with bleeding disorders: NAC can slow blood clotting.Don't take it if you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease. Also, 3 hours should be enough time to wait after dinner to take your strontium. and how many times a day? SO MUCH to be grateful for this year, as always, Lara. In regards to your question about strontium being taken as a single dose in the COMB study, this is not unusual. A number of people contacted me about this discussion group on the NOF. You can simply stop taking it and start again when youre comfortable. I do have one suggestion for you you might get in touch with Cancer Treatment Centers of America. I was cautious about the calcium because of Mr. Barr, and was even more cautious when I found out I was in the higher range with no supplementation. This is not nearly enough to take in conjunction with the amount of suggested strontium. However, my confusion now lies in the amount of calcium in the two tablets of AlgaeCal Plus. (2002). It is generally agreed that bone strength depends on the bone matrix volume and the microarchitectural distribution of this volume, while the degree of mineralization of bone tissue is almost never mentioned as a determinant of bone strength. I love to exercise, have been addicted to barre classes for the last year and a half, and push my body quite hard, taking one class every day and two back-to-back classes on the weekends. Another fact: strontium is the only trace mineral present in human bone whose level in bone correlates with bone compressive strength, i.e., resistance to fracture. How are your kidneys? I read the research. Ideally an hour before, or three hours after eating. Thank you for all your help, will run that info by the allergist, and also check with GYN-possibly DHEA could help. Calcif Tissue Int. The bottom line is: Strontium citrate improves healthy bone mineralization and resistance to fracture. My results have convinced me that AlgaeCal is the calcium supplement I am going to continue to use. Unlike other meals, we almost always eat breakfast on a completely empty stomach. If you feel nauseous, you can take it with a small snack, but if you can wait until an hour after taking it to eat, that's best. The latest science shows your result may be overstated by 8.5% 11.2%. I thought I was doing everything right. This enables more of the live bacteria to survive the acidity in your stomach and make their way to your intestinal tract. In contrast, as I stated in the above blog (and backed up with studies conducted over the last 100 yearsthe citations for which are provided in the references) , the natural form of strontium available as a supplement, strontium citrate, has never been shown to produce any of the side effects seen with strontium ranelate. However he asked me to stop taking the Calcium supplement (Caltrate 600D) I thought I heard it wrong but he was quiet sure I dont take any calcium supplement. Osteoporos Int. So, how can we put the data into USEFUL perspective? Heres the citation for the most recent paper on this research: Moise H, Chettle DR, Pejovi-Mili A. I have a history of IBS and have avoided gluten and used probiotics which has helped my GI tract to return to normal. But this very tiny amount of strontium nonetheless has major beneficial impacts on your bones health, strength and flexibility. Biopsies of my colon showed lymphocytic colitis which is sometimes related to medication use. Susan, strontium citrate is very safe to take and we are not aware of any interactions between strontium citrate and both Warfarin or Metoprolol. And I make sure my husband, who does not have bone density problems, but does have knee joint problems, takes both (he also takes just one capsule of Strontium Boost at night), so he can continue to play basketball. If you do have a choice, PLEASE use the natural form of strontium. And neither study shows strontium depositing primarily into cortical bone. Hi Lara: The biochemical reason for this is that minerals each have an ionic charge that must be balanced in a salt, you have a cation and an anion a positively charged and negatively charged atom or atoms in the mineral and the organic compound with which it combines, that balance each other, so that a stable compound is formed. God Bless, Marilyn. you) knowledgeable to answer questions concerning it. The SR SPC(23)gives a value for Fspineof 50%. Re #2, following are the citations of a few of these papers (all are available on PubMed) with my italics added for emphasis and my comments on the relevant text: Absorbed ranelic acid is rapidly eliminated unchanged via the kidneys., http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Referrals_document/Protelos_and_Osseor/European_Commission_final_decision/WC500173031.pdf, Neither statement appears to be consistent with current research. So you take half the dosage of strontium (1 capsule) Do you still take the full dosage of algae cal plus (4 capsules)? and recommending this protocol to other men). If you are not consuming any dairy products, your diet is most likely providing very little if any vitamin K2, for which the best source in the western diet is cheese, particularly Jarlsberg and Emmenthaler. ), and your desire to get off Symbicort as quickly as possible (also a goood idea since glucocorticoids cause osteoporosisheres a very recent paper on this if your doctor is not already aware of it den Uyl D, Bultink IE, Lems WF. Please comment about this particular test and what we should be aware of with the results. (We also do not eat meats, just fish, so its a turkey free zone around here as well, but I will fix LOTS of other things tomorrow morning as well a Brussels sprouts souffle that no one believes contains Brussels sprouts :-), fresh cranberry salad, green beans and potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes and yams. They are the result of strontiums very positive bone-building effects on virtually all the key molecules involved in bone remodeling, including the following: RANKL &OPG: RANKL binding to RANK stimulates osteoclast production and activity; strontium inhibits RANKL binding. AlgaeCal Plus provides this balance, giving you 350 mg of magnesium, and it looks like your multiple also maintains this balance. I am Interested in taking this strontium first thing in the morning so I dont have to think about what Im eating before bed. Within 3 hours, you will have digested the yogurt and absorbed the calcium in it. PMID: 14099733 Howdy! My query, is it safe for me to take Algae Cal plus and strontium or just the Algae Cal plus. Is there interference with iron or magnesium absorption if taken with strontium? Signaling through this family of receptors promotes cell proliferation and opposes apoptosis (cell suicide), so too much signaling can increase risk of uncontrolled cell growth, i.e., breast cancer. Im sorry to hear about sisters! Dpd testing is less used nowadays. I applaud you for taking action to become well informed and make the best decisions you can for your own health. The dosages given in the 2002 paper were 0.5 gram, 1 gram or 2 grams/day for 2 years, and best results were seen with 2 gram dose. Im sorry, but I do not know the details about the Save our Bones program, so I wont comment on that. Shaine, Lara: Do you have any suggestions that might help? I sent the following reply to one of them to share there: I found the discussion and have been looking and looking and looking for any research showing strontium citrate is toxic. Two issues seem the most important to me your lung inflammation and, of course, the high calcium levels. 2017 Feb;105(2):433-442. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.35917. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005787. The question I have is would this lower dosage be a better long-term choice after initial improvements? It would be very helpful if you could clarify. WHEW, sorry wanted to get it all in. or is the Strontium a must I am 56 years old left hip -2.45. I have replied to your similar comment above. 2011 May 1;48(5):1095-102. No need to take strontium on an empty stomach. This is because food and some drinks can affect the way these medicines work. Susan, we want to make sure you are feeling 100% so please email [emailprotected] or call 1-800-820-0184 to speak with one of our Bone Health Consultants. Shouldnt the label reflect the actual percentage? You want both of these to be used inside your body the strontium, to build bone, and the citrate, to help make your overall pH more alkaline. I do get MK-7 in the Algae-Cal, should I supplement 50mg more. We now have evidence that the degree of mineralization of bone tissue strongly influences not only the mechanical resistance of bones but also the bone mineral density. These techniques were applied on bone mineral samples obtained from the iliac crest of male cynomolgus monkeys treated for 13 weeks with oral doses of strontium ranelate. Ideally, you should take probiotics in three or four divided doses over the course of a day. Jul 24, 2006. . The UL for vitamin A is 70,000 IU per week or 10,000 IU per day. If the blood clot lodges in the lungs, its called pulmonary embolism. bridgesward/Pixabay. Personally, I expect to no longer be even borderline osteopenic by my next DXA (about 9 months from now) and as soon as that happens, I am going to run an n=1 trial, cut my strontium dosage in half and see how that works for me. Your article clearly shows that strontium and calcium should be taken separately. J Inorg Biochem. 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