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As always thanks to all who responded--this is an amazing and  
supportive group!
A few days ago I reported on my unexpected 7 % bone density  
improvement using TriBoron Plus, other supplements & exercise. I now  
want to add strontium to my regimen and asked if I should continue  
taking the boron along with the strontium. After receiving many  
responses I have decided to continue with the boron and add strontium  
to my regimen.

Others offered the following information:
1.  "My gastroenterologist makes me take a weekly prescription  
vitamin D 50,000 capsule and tests my D regularly"
[several others said they were also taking this much vitamin D. I had  
mine checked at my annual physical and my level is fine].

2.  "In addition to calcium, boron, etc. I take horsetail to  
strengthen muscles and other tissues close to bones.   Also I try to  
eat a ph balanced diet.  An acidic diet will leach calcium from bones."

3.  Good websites are:
	* National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) at http://www.nof.org
	* The Mayo Clinic offers an excellent overview with clear,  
illustrated explanations at 								http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/ 
pted/htm/osteopor.htm
	* See the Doctor's Guide for a comprehensive list of links,  
including general information, news, and discussion groups at http:// 
www.pslgroup.com/OSTEOPOROSIS.HTM
	*  www.betterbones.com
	* The website strongwomen.com has a "Ask the Experts" section - you  
could ask about the supplements there.

4.  These books were recommended:  Strong Women, Strong Bones; The UV  
Advantage: The Medical Breakthrough That Shows How to Harness the  
Power of the Sun for Your Health by Michael F. Holick & The Rosedale  
Diet Book by Ron Rosedale. "Rosedale's plan to lose weight gets the  
body to burn its fat store (& repair & rebuild) by strictly limiting  
carbs, increasing healthy Omega-3 fats (olive, canola, and fish oils)  
and getting adequate, but not excess, protein from lots of fish  
(Omega 3s), some lean-meats, or non-meat sources.  For those w/  
osteoporosis, I was surprised that suggested supplements for calcium  
are on the low side but Vitamin D is much higher.  It was noted that  
calcium the body can't/doesn't use to make bone can be stored in less  
than desirable places, such as plaque in arteries."  [Has this been  
scientifically proven?]

5.  "If falls are a problem you might want to consider using hip pads."

6.  "You may want to take a look at Bone Formula by Pharmanex.  My  
friend saw a 25% increase in bone density after taking this for 1  
year. Go to www.executive-concepts.com for a complete list of gf  
products and ingredient info."

7.   "I used Natural Progesterone cream which was prescribed and  
compounded for me (or you can use ProGest).  The usual creams from  
the Health Food Store are not adequate.  If you want more info try  
Dr. John Lee's site - www.johnleemd.com. or read What Your Doctor  
Won't Tell You About Menopause.
Last January, I had back surgery in South Africa and the surgeon said  
to me that the bone was lovely, healthy bone.  I said I had been  
taking strontium and he replied that they use it all the time there.  
I was told to take 2 capsules of 227 mg. strontium together -  
separated from calcium by 2 hours and on an empty stomach.  I was  
also told to continue taking calcium but less.  I imagine the total  
mineral load we can cope with is limited per day."

8.  "Starting this week, I'm going to take a six-week course of  
teraparitide which is an osteoporosis medicine you take by injection  
and that is apparently the only approved treatment that acts to  
stimulate osteoblastic bone formation."

9.  "Take calcium citrate + magnesium citrate in a ration of 2:1.   
Citrate can be taken on a full or empty stomach and is absorbed by  
the spine whereas carbonate is not.   Split the dose so that you are  
not taking more than 500 mg. total at any one time.   Make sure one  
of the doses is at bed time as that is when the greatest bone loss  
takes place.   Do not take it within 2 hours ot taking thyroid  
medication as it will interfere with its absorption."

I hope this summary is helpful to everyone who is searching for  
information about osteoporosis. We all have to decide for ourselves  
what is best for our own bodies. Good health to all!
Mary in NH





  

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