Thank you. I have been skeptical due to no peer-reviewed medical research and self serving “research “ by the company. I have seen this book, but was reluctant about it being written by a chiropractor. Although I have benefited in the past from chiropractor treatments, I was always skeptical when they were given medical advice. I was happy to hear this chiropractor not supporting a product because of lack of medical research. His comments support what my thinking has been so thanks for sharing this.
Having taken Strontium citrate for 18 years I can attest to the fact it has done no harm and my bones have remained strong following a couple of accidental challenges aka falls. I know of two other people who have taken Strontium nearly as long with the same results. P.S. carry a flashlight when walking after dark. ;-)
Thank you. I have been taking strontium citrate for possibly the last 5 years, along with many other bone-helpful supplements. After watching this video, I want to stop but I'm afraid to. You have made me feel a lot better! And the strontium I take was prescribed by a functional MD, and I take it separately from my calcium supplement.
I don't understand how density from strontium citrate can be "lost" like you're suggesting. It's not like the drugs that are designed to increase osteoblast activity like Prolia, which promotes creation of bone. Yes, stopping Prolia means you'll lose what you gained. But from the literature I've read on strontium citrate, it's like calcium in that it settles in your bones, and in fact strontium is known to stay for a minimum of 9 YEARS once ingested. I'd be more worried about what the body does with excess strontium etc.
That was great. I am a nutritionist and teach classes on Osteo. Completely agree with this. Makes me angry that these supplement companies distort the data and exploit women. Thanks for all you do, both of you, to educate us.
I have taken the Liver Doctors Bone Build Calcium and Strontium for years, now I'm waiting 2 hours after the calcium blend to take the strontium. Falls with no breaks! Weight lifting on Total Gym and long walks - can't wait for my next dexa. VERY USEFUL to know it's best not to STOP taking Strontium!
Brilliant video. I will stay clear of Strontium. Im increai mine naturally. Weight lifting,very heavy now. Goid diet and Vitamin D3,K2, Magnesium glicinate, Omega 3 and Collagen. ❤
What are your thoughts on the Echolight ultrasound bone scans??? I had one done and although I have osteoporosis, my quality phone was in the good category. I’m very petite and have very small bones. I’m working on naturally reversing it with nutrition, supplements and weight, bearing exercise.
Had REMS and results were better than DEXA. Im 5 ft tall, 94 pounds and 72 yo. My endo is totally against the results of this scan and insists on osteoporosis drugs…..don’t know what to do. I went from lumbar -3.9 to -3.2 on REMS and dense bones. I walk, exercises like Margaret’s, and some supplements. will have to get Dr. Keiths book. Want to get down to at least osteopenic.
Hi Margaret, thank you for the video on Strontium. Currently I am taking the Garden of Life Raw Calcium. It has 3.8 mg of Strontium ( naturally occurring from algae). I don't know if that's any better . Also I'm curious about ( Boron).
Hi! I have osteoporosis and I'm 56. My doc wants me to see a specialist about ProLiant, which I don't feel comfortable with. I was looking at New Chapter organic algae calcium. It has strontium in it. Would it be ok to take in a calcium supplement?
TBF @ 4:49 she says ‘other forms. Agreed. Sr90 only found in water after reactor leak. Diff forms of it do leak into public water ways thru soil/land erosion (usually Sr nitrate and Sr chloride.) Supplement can be Sr citrate, gluconate and lactate. All get into drinking water and other water thru home esp toilets via urine as do all drug residue.
Over a year ago, a functional medicine practitioner recommended that I take strontium, along with other supplements, for my osteoporosis. She said it would avoid the possible negative side effects of taking too much calcium. At the time, I couldn’t find much information about it, so I followed her recommendation. Recently, however, I have read and heard negative information about taking strontium. How does one safely stop taking it so that risk of fracture does not increase as a result?
Given the state of a lot of bones I wonder why more studies haven’t been done. Re it lowering bone quality, I’ve heard, don’t know if accurate, that’s the same deal with the fosomax’s etc.
This morning I should have taken my alendronic acide I’m think this is fosomax? Well Iv decided to stop taking mine because I’m almost certain it is causing me more back pain I had two severe wedge fracture earlier last yr which caused my kyphosis and height loss Where the fracture were at T6/7 it was painful and especially if i was coughing it felt like I was being stabbed in the back But it did calm down after around 10/11 months Then in December I started taking alendronic acid My rheumatologist wants me to take zoldronate acid infusion 1 a yr for 3 yrs which I was due to have started in March but to be honest I was to scared to because of the risk of it affecting my jaw as I know I need dental work I can’t get in a dentist on the nhs here in England at the moment so Iv put of having it Well Iv been on the tablet now since December and the pain is just getting worse and worse in not only my back but also my hips groins stomach The pain is a burning pain which drive me mad I have lost muscle mass and I’m weak because I can’t do all the excersize I need due to having severe emphysema which causes me extreme breathlessness I’m getting short walk around my litte house do heel drops small squats and try to leg raise but they shake when I try to lift and hold I’m eating chia seeds with porridge every morning Adcocado half at lunch with two boiled eggs and most days a tin of sardines or tuna , salmon Evening I’m eating stir fry’s or Sweet potatoes brasied steak with veg I eat 6 prune most days and figs because I am very constipated But it’s not really helping I’m trying my best with the diet I also have ensure shakes just to give that little extre nutrients I eat chicken quite often to and Greek yogurt which Iv started putting frozen fruit in It’s so difficult because my lungs inflate and don’t leave much room and appetite is almost not there because I already feel so full and bloated But I can only do my best and get in what I can I need something in Suppliment form to make up for what I’m not eating I’m not taking the alendronic acid for now I’m keeping of it to see if my pain improves? I’m convinced it that which is causing all this burning I have to lay flat on my back to relieve it abit but that’s not helping with fitness or my breathing Any advise on what supplements I could try I’m on statins Blood thinners because I had a stroke Colestrol And of course me medication for the emphysema which are inhalers Maintenance antibiotic And murphine which I take very little of and stick to paracetamol My lanzoprazole I don’t take daily anymore after I read they can cause osteoporosis I was on omaprazole for almost 20 yrs ? So beware of these drugs
Very discouraging how much “experts” are in conflict with patients who have had success. I spent a lot more than I could really afford on Strontium & now I guess I will toss it. 😢
Dr. McCormick has been interviewed by serveral nutritionist regarding the medications for osteo. One of the videos, he went extensively on the pros and cons of each one.
Interesting...so is this vid instead pro taking pharmaceuticals then like Prolia, Reclast, Boniva pills etc.? Holistic Dr's have advised supplements including Strontium Citrate...with apparent success not just with the dexa scans but with the markers...Either way, it seems to be a gamble...
Since Dexa only measures density, not quality, how do you know Strontium Citrate does not improve bone quality? There are no studies proving otherwise. We typically use Dexa to determine whether someone has Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, and people often start therapy based on Dexa alone. I think it is a big jump to claim Strontium Citrate does not improve bone quality. You really don't know. Perhaps we need a better method for measuring bothe density AND quality. Again, Dexa is "low dose" x-ray and ONLY measures density.
Thank you. I have been skeptical due to no peer-reviewed medical research and self serving “research “ by the company. I have seen this book, but was reluctant about it being written by a chiropractor. Although I have benefited in the past from chiropractor treatments, I was always skeptical when they were given medical advice. I was happy to hear this chiropractor not supporting a product because of lack of medical research. His comments support what my thinking has been so thanks for sharing this.
Having taken Strontium citrate for 18 years I can attest to the fact it has done no harm and my bones have remained strong following a couple of accidental challenges aka falls. I know of two other people who have taken Strontium nearly as long with the same results.
P.S. carry a flashlight when walking after dark. ;-)
Thank you. I have been taking strontium citrate for possibly the last 5 years, along with many other bone-helpful supplements. After watching this video, I want to stop but I'm afraid to. You have made me feel a lot better! And the strontium I take was prescribed by a functional MD, and I take it separately from my calcium supplement.
Are you osteoporotic?
At what dosage?
I don't understand how density from strontium citrate can be "lost" like you're suggesting. It's not like the drugs that are designed to increase osteoblast activity like Prolia, which promotes creation of bone. Yes, stopping Prolia means you'll lose what you gained. But from the literature I've read on strontium citrate, it's like calcium in that it settles in your bones, and in fact strontium is known to stay for a minimum of 9 YEARS once ingested. I'd be more worried about what the body does with excess strontium etc.
Could you cite that literature? I'm very interested, thanks!
My rheumatologist said he noticed significant improvements in his patients who take strontium only. He has had me on strontium for the past 6 years...
How are your results after taking it for 6 years?
That was great. I am a nutritionist and teach classes on Osteo. Completely agree with this. Makes me angry that these supplement companies distort the data and exploit women. Thanks for all you do, both of you, to educate us.
It gives women another option; bone drugs have numerous side effects'
Thank you for passing this information on to us and also for all of you thorough work on exercise and osteoporosis.
I have taken the Liver Doctors Bone Build Calcium and Strontium for years, now I'm waiting 2 hours after the calcium blend to take the strontium. Falls with no breaks! Weight lifting on Total Gym and long walks - can't wait for my next dexa. VERY USEFUL to know it's best not to STOP taking Strontium!
Brilliant video. I will stay clear of Strontium. Im increai mine naturally. Weight lifting,very heavy now. Goid diet and Vitamin D3,K2, Magnesium glicinate, Omega 3 and Collagen. ❤
Does his book address boron? What is your take on boron, Margaret? Thanks for this and all your helpful info.
I have taken it for years. I’ve had my falls (I’m 79) and am petite and have not broken anything.
Thanks for this interview Margaret!
There is a difference between Strontium Citrate and the strontium GPs used to prescribe.
Researchs were done on Strontium Relanate indicating positive results for preventing fractures. S. Citrate most likely gives similar benefits.
What are your thoughts on the Echolight ultrasound bone scans??? I had one done and although I have osteoporosis, my quality phone was in the good category. I’m very petite and have very small bones. I’m working on naturally reversing it with nutrition, supplements and weight, bearing exercise.
Had REMS and results were better than DEXA. Im 5 ft tall, 94 pounds and 72 yo. My endo is totally against the results of this scan and insists on osteoporosis drugs…..don’t know what to do. I went from lumbar -3.9 to -3.2 on REMS and dense bones. I walk, exercises like Margaret’s, and some supplements. will have to get Dr. Keiths book. Want to get down to at least osteopenic.
Hi Margaret, thank you for the video on Strontium. Currently I am taking the Garden of Life Raw Calcium. It has 3.8 mg of Strontium ( naturally occurring from algae). I don't know if that's any better . Also I'm curious about ( Boron).
Hi! I have osteoporosis and I'm 56. My doc wants me to see a specialist about ProLiant, which I don't feel comfortable with. I was looking at New Chapter organic algae calcium. It has strontium in it. Would it be ok to take in a calcium supplement?
Thanks for your comments. Very helpful.
I'd like to know exactly which type of strontium he was speaking of? That is important to know. thanks
I take strontium citrate. Do not take strontium ranelate it is a pharmaceutical drug and is prescribed.
There is a radioactive isotope of strontium, strontium-90, which is what they don't want in water. This is not the strontium in supplements.
TBF @ 4:49 she says ‘other forms. Agreed. Sr90 only found in water after reactor leak. Diff forms of it do leak into public water ways thru soil/land erosion (usually Sr nitrate and Sr chloride.) Supplement can be Sr citrate, gluconate and lactate. All get into drinking water and other water thru home esp toilets via urine as do all drug residue.
Great information. Thank you Margaret.
Over a year ago, a functional medicine practitioner recommended that I take strontium, along with other supplements, for my osteoporosis. She said it would avoid the possible negative side effects of taking too much calcium. At the time, I couldn’t find much information about it, so I followed her recommendation. Recently, however, I have read and heard negative information about taking strontium. How does one safely stop taking it so that risk of fracture does not increase as a result?
Was the negative information focused on strontium ranelate or any other particular compound, not arbitrary forms of strontium?
You need to discuss it with your practitioner that told you to take it.
Given the state of a lot of bones I wonder why more studies haven’t been done. Re it lowering bone quality, I’ve heard, don’t know if accurate, that’s the same deal with the fosomax’s etc.
This morning I should have taken my alendronic acide I’m think this is fosomax?
Well Iv decided to stop taking mine because I’m almost certain it is causing me more back pain
I had two severe wedge fracture earlier last yr which caused my kyphosis and height loss
Where the fracture were at T6/7 it was painful and especially if i was coughing it felt like I was being stabbed in the back
But it did calm down after around 10/11 months
Then in December I started taking alendronic acid
My rheumatologist wants me to take zoldronate acid infusion 1 a yr for 3 yrs which I was due to have started in March but to be honest I was to scared to because of the risk of it affecting my jaw as I know I need dental work
I can’t get in a dentist on the nhs here in England at the moment so Iv put of having it
Well Iv been on the tablet now since December and the pain is just getting worse and worse in not only my back but also my hips groins stomach
The pain is a burning pain which drive me mad
I have lost muscle mass and I’m weak because I can’t do all the excersize I need due to having severe emphysema which causes me extreme breathlessness
I’m getting short walk around my litte house do heel drops small squats and try to leg raise but they shake when I try to lift and hold
I’m eating chia seeds with porridge every morning
Adcocado half at lunch with two boiled eggs and most days a tin of sardines or tuna , salmon
Evening I’m eating stir fry’s or
Sweet potatoes brasied steak with veg
I eat 6 prune most days and figs because I am very constipated
But it’s not really helping
I’m trying my best with the diet
I also have ensure shakes just to give that little extre nutrients
I eat chicken quite often to and Greek yogurt which Iv started putting frozen fruit in
It’s so difficult because my lungs inflate and don’t leave much room and appetite is almost not there because I already feel so full and bloated
But I can only do my best and get in what I can
I need something in Suppliment form to make up for what I’m not eating
I’m not taking the alendronic acid for now I’m keeping of it to see if my pain improves? I’m convinced it that which is causing all this burning
I have to lay flat on my back to relieve it abit but that’s not helping with fitness or my breathing
Any advise on what supplements I could try
I’m on statins
Blood thinners because I had a stroke
Colestrol
And of course me medication for the emphysema which are inhalers
Maintenance antibiotic
And murphine which I take very little of and stick to paracetamol
My lanzoprazole I don’t take daily anymore after I read they can cause osteoporosis
I was on omaprazole for almost 20 yrs ?
So beware of these drugs
How do we get a copy of this book? Amazon Canada sells if for $130 but in the U.S. it sells for $40.
Garden of Life is expensive and i quit it after first purchase when I saw strontium in the ingredients. Glad I did.
Very discouraging how much “experts” are in conflict with patients who have had success. I spent a lot more than I could really afford on Strontium & now I guess I will toss it. 😢
If we have an ounce in our bones , wouldn’t that make it an essential mineral?
Thank you for this information. Does this take into account taking Ca+ as well as strontium with routine exercise.Interesting
thanks margaret. that was very helpful!!
Thank you both!
How about Fosamax? Are there any current videos /articles on this? Thanks!
Dr. McCormick has been interviewed by serveral nutritionist regarding the medications for osteo. One of the videos, he went extensively on the pros and cons of each one.
I’m not interested in temporary increase in bone density. Thank you
I started AlgieCal in April…so you think I should stop taking this?
She’s not going to give personal advice without you being her client and reviewing your entire case.
Interesting...so is this vid instead pro taking pharmaceuticals then like Prolia, Reclast, Boniva pills etc.?
Holistic Dr's have advised supplements including Strontium Citrate...with apparent success not just with the dexa scans but with the markers...Either way, it seems to be a gamble...
Since Dexa only measures density, not quality, how do you know Strontium Citrate does not improve bone quality? There are no studies proving otherwise. We typically use Dexa to determine whether someone has Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, and people often start therapy based on Dexa alone. I think it is a big jump to claim Strontium Citrate does not improve bone quality. You really don't know. Perhaps we need a better method for measuring bothe density AND quality. Again, Dexa is "low dose" x-ray and ONLY measures density.
There are companies such as Garden of Life who do 3rd party testing.
Strontium citrate not ranelate
Funny how its only available by drug companies now tho hey
No evidence cited, no knowledge imparted. All guesswork and supposition. Useless.
…I guess you weren’t listening.