Bones need calcium, but another mineral is just as important
If you want to strengthen bones without drug side effects, some HSI members have a suggestion for that…
After I sent you a recent e-mail about the dangers of osteoporosis drugs, I received several messages from readers about strontium, an important mineral that can actually increase retention of calcium.
Nancy: “You absolutely MUST have strontium included in the mix for bone building.”
Jan agrees, noting that strontium reversed her osteo problems. Jan: “I took 680 MG per day for 10 months. I now take 340 MG of Strontium Citrate for maintenance. It’s important to take strontium & calcium separately, so I take one in the morning & divide the (1000 MG) calcium/magnesium (500 MG) in the evening.”
It’s almost as if Jan has been reading Dr. Spreen’s mind (or maybe one of his books).
Dr. Spreen: “Ward Dean, M.D., reports that studies of the use of strontium show it to be safe in doses up to 1.7 grams/day, though effective supplemental use of the mineral nutrient tends to be optimized at around 680 milligrams, with lower doses also being effective for osteoporosis (and even cavities).
“It should be noted that its absorption is inhibited when combined with calcium, and the mineral is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach (one of the few nutrients other than amino acids in which that tends to be true).”
Strontium has been proven to increase bone mineral density, with an important additional benefit. In a study from the Mayo clinic, more than 80 percent of osteoporosis patients reported significant pain reduction while using strontium.
To Your Good Health,
Jenny Thompson
