Osteoporosis Support Group

From what I have read-it is good to space it out throughout the day, becuse you cannot absorb more than 500mg at a time. Also taking some at night may help sleep. I do not take any at night because I take strontium which has to be taken seperate from calcium. Good luck

Where do you buy strontium at? Can you take it along with fosamax? Like fosamax in am and strontium at night?

Calcium citrate is supposed to be the most absorbable type of calcium to take. I also take Bone Up, which I was told by a credible person was very absorbable. Mine is spaced out, but I do take a Caltrate-D with supper because it's supposed to help with sleep.

Becky

my friend has been showing me studies done by Shakley. they"supposedly" have studies to back up that their calcium + minerals actually build bone density. it is expensive, but i just orderd some. will have a dexascan next year and let you all know if it works!! have to join and can then order online.

Shakley like Mannatech are MLM !!
(multi level marketing)

Shaklee, which I am not involved in, has been around for more than 30 yrs. Yes, it is MLM, but so what? MLM or Network Marketing, as it's called now, is a recognized business model that is taught in reputable business schools. Warren Buffet thinks it's a fantastic marketing system, ever heard of Pampered Chef? MLM of the past was marred by some scoundrels but there are scoundrels in *every* business. Please don't assume that just because a business operates on MLM or NM that it's automatically "shady."

What about the Viactiv chews are these ok? Thats what I bought.

They say to drop your calcium pill in a glass of luke warm water . If it dissolves in 30 minutes ,it will work in your body. I get this Health magizine. Calcium I think is 3 times a day.I Read this Health Magizine. I am praying in 2 years this medince will work. I know they want me to take 1200mg of calcium and 800 iu of vitaim D. I am also taking Forteo where you have to inject yourself. My L1 to L4 in my spine is 5 times a risk factor of breakage. Other parts too like hip and left fore arm. Its just thrilling. With all my other problems I need this too.LOL No more test. Thats it gang.

You may be interested to read this research
http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=106...
Study: With Calcium, Food Trumps Pills

Calcium from dietary sources is generally better absorbed than that from supplements, which could help explain the difference, said the study's lead author, Dr. Reina Armamento-Villareal.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php...#foodsources
The World's Healthiest Foods Calcium foodsources

You may also find http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php... their "Eating Right for Osteoporosis" adds further insight.

My doctor recommended Citracal Petites, and I take 4-6 a day.

Where can I find Bone-up? I'd like to compare. Also, can someone tell me what Strontium is?

Thanks!