Skeleton Pirate

Skeleton Pirate
Artist: LindaB

WELCOME TO STRONTIUM FOR BONES BLOG

Have you experienced negative, and even dangerous, side effects from Fosamax (alendronate), Boniva (ibandronate), Actonel (risedronate), Reclast (zoledronic acid), Prolia (denosumab), Forteo (teriparatide), Tymlos (abaloparatide), or other drugs prescribed for osteoporosis? If you have, then rest assured there is a safe, effective treatment for this condition. Strontium, primarily in the form of strontium citrate, is taken orally once a day.

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

In Memory of Sara Shackleford DeHart



December 18, 1931 - November 8, 2017

Sara was born December 18, 1931 and passed away at her Lynnwood, WA home on November 8, 2017.
 
Arrangements under the direction of Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA.

Published in The Herald (Everett) on Nov. 22, 2017





Sara DeHart was an inspiration to me and others. Ten years ago, when I started looking for alternatives to Fosamax, there was little information about strontium citrate (SC). Strontium ranelate was registered in Europe in 2004 for postmenopausal osteoporosis. I started using SC on January 21, 2008, and Sara's first article about strontium and osteoporosis was posted July 7, 2008.

Sara DeHart wrote three case studies about her struggle with osteopenia and fragility fractures while taking osteoporosis drugs. Only after taking strontium citrate with sufficient vitamin D3, calcium, and magnesium did the fractures cease. She later added vitamin K2 as well. I wrote a post about each of her articles on strontium.

Sara underwent radiation for inoperable throat cancer in 2000 and again for ductal carcinoma in situ in 2016. Of course, she wrote about those experiences and how to minimize the risk of radiation skin burns. She was a medical professional, professor, and writer until the end. She died November 8, 2017, three weeks short of her 86th birthday.






 




Wandering Skeleton

Wandering Skeleton
Artist: Joel Hoekstra

Osteoporotic Bone

Osteoporotic Bone
Source: www.mayoclinic.com

How Strontium Builds Bones

Strontium is a mineral that tends to accumulate in bone. Studies have shown that oral doses of strontium are a safe and effective way to prevent and reverse osteoporosis. Doses of 680 mg per day appear to be optimal. See my "For More Information About Strontium" links section.

Osteoporosis is caused by changes in bone production. In healthy young bones there is a constant cycle of new bone growth and bone removal. With age, more bone is removed and less new bone is produced. The bones become less dense and thus more fragile.

Scientists believe that strontium works in two ways. It may stimulate the replication of pre-osteoblasts, leading to an increase in osteoblasts (cells that build bone). Strontium also directly inhibits the activity of osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). The result is stronger bones.

When taking strontium, be sure to take 1200 mg calcium, 1000 IU vitamin D3, and 500 mg magnesium daily. It is best to take strontium late at night on an empty stomach. Calcium and strontium may compete with each other for absorption if taken together.