Strontium citrate is more readily absorbed than strontium
carbonate, just as calcium citrate is more readily absorbed than calcium
carbonate. If you eat food when you take calcium carbonate, you can get around
the absorption problem, but, for best absorption, strontium should be taken on
an empty stomach. You must not take food, supplements, or antacids containing
calcium or magnesium within two hours of taking strontium because calcium and
magnesium compete for absorption with strontium. For best absorption, strontium
should be taken on an empty stomach.
Some people cannot take citrate products due to digestive
problems. They may be interested in one of the following two strontium
carbonate products.
1.
BioStrong
Strontium Piperine contains 680 mg strontium (as strontium carbonate) and BioPiperine (black pepper extract) in two tablets. Piperine
improves absorption.
http://www.healthconcernsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/BioStrong.pdf
2. OsteoValin
by Basic Research contains 400 IU vitamin D, 80 mcg vitamin K, and 1012 mg Osteoval
Carbonate Forte Proprietary Blend of strontium carbonate, Quercetin, and Hesperidin in
one capsule. NEVER EXCEED 1 CAPSULE PER DAY.
Quercetin and Hesperidin are flavonoids. Flavonoids
are generally considered beneficial anti-oxidants, but there is some
controversy about Quercetin. An FDA study on rats found Quercetin to be
mutagenic. Other studies indicate it works to prevent cancer. Quercetin is also
an anti-histamine and an anti-inflammatory. I found a website with references
and a balanced discussion on the pros and cons of Quercetin at http://www.diet-and-health.net/Supplements/Quercetin.html.
Hesperidin is a flavonoid found in citrus fruits. It is part of vitamin P. As a powerful anti-oxidant, it has many benefits from retarding the aging process to helping the body detoxify carcinogens.
Hesperidin is a flavonoid found in citrus fruits. It is part of vitamin P. As a powerful anti-oxidant, it has many benefits from retarding the aging process to helping the body detoxify carcinogens.
I am not aware of any specific benefit to bones for
either Quercetin or Hesperidin.
2 comments:
Hi BoneLady
I an 69 and was just diagnosed with OP with a pretty alarming spinal T score of -4.5. This despite regularly weight training with heavy weights and lugging home heavy bags of groceries on foot, walking 10k daily etc. Oh well...
I am absolutely terrified of all the OP drugs and am considering Stronium. Does stronium citrate upset the stomach? I seem to remember quitting calcium citrate for that reason. I live in Montreal and AOR is readily available while this one must be ordered from the U.S. What type of digestive issues does stronium citrate cause in your experience?
Hi Cathy,
Strontium citrate has never upset my stomach. It may have increased slightly the constipation I was already experiencing when I first started taking it. Since then, I have increased my fiber intake. I have been taking Sr citrate for more than 11 years and no longer suffer from constipation.
Calcium citrate and strontium citrate can cause constipation, upset stomach, and/or gas, but calcium carbonate and strontium carbonate are more likely to cause stomach ailments. Carbonate compounds may cause acid rebound, wherein the stomach overcompensates for the high dose of Ca or Sr carbonate, which is alkaline, by churning out more acid. People with a history of stomach ulcers may not tolerate carbonate compounds.
Sometimes, we just have to try something and see how it works for us because we are all different.
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