Sun, 17 Feb 2002 10:40:52 EST Sandy Rzetelny <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:


>Out of lurkdom-
>Thanks for recommending that article. It mentioned that "Ron increased his
>bone density signifcantly by taking magnesium supplements alone."
>
>Does that mean he didn't do all/any of the other things you recommend in
the
>article? Could you say how much Magnesium, what kind, and for how long?

That was written very early in my own difficulties and resulting
investigations of bone health. The Rude et al. study, and Cooke & Holmes
textbook both indicated that magnesium supplementation alone benefited some
individuals who are gluten sensitive.  It was not until later, when I had
learned more, that I began to take the some of the other steps mentioned.

Frankly, I haven't had bone density testing since the first two tests. I
believe that my bone density has continued to improve because I have gained
weight but my old clothes still fit me, and because I lead a fairly active
life, yet I have not had any more problems with spontaneous fractures. I do
not, however, have any objective test results to support by belief.

I continue to take very large doses of vitamin D (but that is partly due to
the latitude at which I live, and because I work inside all day getting
little exposure to sunlight). I also supplement calcium, although at a much
lower level than magnesium.

I hope that answers your question.
best wishes,
Ron Hoggan
Co-author of Dangerous Grains
Published by Penguin-Putnam-Avery August 2002