In a message dated 2/15/02 6:51:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > > My question is this.....is this diet safe > >for osteoporosis prevention? > > You can start by reading the points listed in this article: > > Factors that Inhibit Calcium Absorption > http://www.paleodiet.com/losspts.txt > > You will find that all of the things that cause calcium loss are non-paleo. > Stop the loss, increase the absorption, and you won't need to consume 1000 > mg of calcium a day. > > Don 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? Thanks for your help- I have been diagnosed with osteopenia and am looking for solutions. sandy