Do any supplements or diets help prevent or treat osteoporosis?

Hello, does anyone have any experience with Ostera by Metagenics?

I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2020. I had been taking a half dose of strontium rotate by Swanson and Life Extension Bone Restore with K2 as well as collagen at the time. Since then, I have taken the full dose of strontium orotate, changed to Life Extension Bone Restore Elite (45 mg of MK4), continued collagen, and began whole body vibration and much increased walking. I just received my DEXA results, and I have remained stable, still in osteopenia but no worse. I am disappointed that I didn't improve, but staying stable at age 72 is okay.

I have been taking Prolia injections every 6 months for my osteoporosis for 3 years now and I now have osteopenia, so my bone mass has improved. I cannot tolerate calcium supplementation in any form (including liquid) because of my severe reflux & chronic constipation. I have not been able to tolerate other treatments for osteoporosis including Reclast infusions. Tried them all except for the oral meds because of my reflux.

Comment on "vegan" diet. The problem with studying vegans is you don't know what they're eating. Being a vegan is not necessarily healthy. Most vegans do it for ethical and moral reasons and not for health reasons you can eat french fries Oreos drink liquor and smoke and still be a vegan. Eating a whole food plant-based diet would probably get you enough nutrients. Thank you for a great article.

I started BoneUp recently due to a doctor recommendation. The suggested serving size of is two capsules and the Magnesium per serving is 166.7 mg. Maybe they have recently changed the formula?

I led the BoneUp study mentioned here. My goal was just to see if a supplement with calcium + other nutrients + exercise could impact bone metabolism markers. It was supposed to be just a first look. CL correctly states that bone density & strength weren't measured, but that would have been an expensive & lengthy study in this population. I hoped to study the effects of my own formula on stress fractures during Army basic training. However, I never got any funding.

Recently learned a long with osteoarthritis which shows foraminal stenosis in lower back, some disk issues, I have Osteoporosis, I'm 79. Taking Caltrate for calcium and vit D plus life extension bone restore, cut caffeine, also diet with fruit, veg, dairy, walking, some other exercises that are to help with causing problem for osteo. No added dugs for osteo yet, scared of side effects. Only injection, Dexamatine for back pain. Hope I'm on right track. Thanks

I have had good luck stopping a gerd attack with ginger chews or papaya enzyme chewable tablets.

In May 2019 I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my hips. I had been taking pantoprazole for GERD for over two years. I believe that pantoprazole was responsible for nutrient deficiencies even though I was taking supplements like calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D. I stopped taking pantoprazole and started taking Jarrow Bone-up, which has made an amazing difference. My hip pain is pretty much gone. I'm sure it's because of Bone-Up, because I tried switching back to my old supplements for a while to finish them off and the pain came back. (All of the above is personal experience. I have no financial interest in any supplements.)

What about increasing intake of Whole Milk? I prefer food over supplements and have read that the body absorbs better. Buying from a small dairy, brief high heat pasteurization. Not homogenized. A2 protein. Wonderful stuff. Consuming 3 cups daily. Active lifestyle. Mom had severe osteoporosis at age 97. I have not yet had bone density.

I am 61 and was diagnosed with Osteoporosis Last January. I have been incorporating a regimen - albeit slowly - based on a book 'The Healthy Bones Nutrituion Plan and Cookbook' by Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly. Everything, including supplements, are made from scratch. With my lifestyle, it is very difficult to be consistent and I have been concerned I am not getting enough nutrients, like MK7, D and the other nutrients I need to build bone. Today I ordered AlgaeCal Plus (without the Strontium) for a trial period. My question for you is, I take 40 mg. per day of Pantoprazole for GERD. I have been told that this blocks the absorptions of crucial nutrients and can actually contribute to osteoporosis. Do you have any information on this? I am quite stressed about all of this. Thank you for any help.

I am post-menopausal and was taking calcium supplements until my eye doctor told me I have calcium deposits around my retina, and he recommended that I stop taking calcium supplements. Women are often encouraged to take calcium supplements by their doctor, but rarely do doctors mention situations where one should consider not taking them.

I also take a supplement called Ostinol. Do you have any research on Ostinol? As I mentioned previously, with my regimen, my regular DEXA scans show significant bone density increases. I am post-menopausal.

I take a product called AlgaeCal along with their Strontium Boost. I have taken it for about 3-4 years after discovering that I had osteoporosis in my right hip. I have done about 3-4 Dexa Scans which show a 1-3.5.% increase in bone density in all areas that were scanned each time I did the DEXA. I would be happy to share the scans with you. My formerly osteoporotic hip is now almost in the normal range as is the rest of the areas that were scanned. I think everyone should know about this formulation. I think maybe Dr's Best has a similar formulation, but I am staying with AlgaeCal cause it works.

Vitamin K2 should be specified

I began taking Strontium two years ago, after a bone density test showed some osteo-pina.The doctor wanted me to go on an aggressive form of meds to correct this. I refused, and continued doing all the forms of building bone that you mentioned. The only different thing I did was to add the Strontium. Two years later, much to the doctor surprise, my bone density was greater than the two years before! I followed the directions on the container. So, how much is "too much" Strontium? I am 75 years old. Thanks, G.R.