I always grin to myself when I read about not taking calcium and magnesium together because the two are together in many foods. It is true that if you take a large amount of calcium (e.g., 500 mg) with a smaller amount of magnesium (e.g., 250 mg), you will not absorb as much of the magnesium, but you will probably absorb the calcium better. We need magnesium to absorb and metabolize calcium and vitamin D. Below is a chart of calcium and magnesium in foods.
Calcium and Magnesium in Foods (milligrams)
Collards (1 cup, boiled)
268 Ca
40 Mg
Orange juice, calcium-fortified (1 cup)
349 Ca
27 Mg
Oatmeal, fortified instant (1 packet)
98 Ca
36 Mg
Figs, dried (10 medium)
136 Ca
57 Mg
Tofu, calcium-set (1/2 cup)
861 Ca
73 Mg
Spinach (1 cup, boiled)
245 Ca
157 Mg
Soybeans (1 cup, boiled)
261 Ca
108 Mg
White beans (1 cup, boiled)
161 Ca
113 Mg
Mustard greens (1 cup, boiled)
165 Ca
18 Mg
Navy beans (1 cup, boiled)
128 Ca
96 Mg
Great northern beans (1 cup, boiled)
120 Ca
88 Mg
Black turtle beans (1 cup, boiled)
102 Ca
91 Mg
Swiss chard (1 cup, boiled)
102 Ca
152 Mg
Broccoli (1 cup, boiled)
62 Ca
33 Mg
Kale (1 cup boiled)
94 Ca
23 Mg
English muffin
101 Ca
21 Mg
Butternut squash (1 cup, boiled)
84 Ca
60 Mg
Pinto beans (1 cup, boiled)
79 Ca
86 Mg
Chick peas (1 cup, canned)
109 Ca
61 Mg
Sweet potato (1 cup, boiled)
76 Ca
54 Mg
Green beans (1 cup, boiled)
55 Ca
22 Mg
Barley (1 cup)
61 Ca
245 Mg
Brussels sprouts (8 sprouts)
60 Ca
34 Mg
Navel orange (1 medium)
60 Ca
15 Mg
Raisins (2/3 cup)
54 Ca
35 Mg
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2011. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26.
*Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page, http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/
https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/health...
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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Taking Calcium and Magnesium Together
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Osteoporotic Bone
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.
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.
For More Information about Strontium
- A Dose-response Study With Strontium Malonate
- A Review of the latest insights into the mechanism of action of strontium in bone
- Antifracture Efficacy Over 10 Years With Strontium Ranelate
- Combination of Micronutrients for Bone (COMB) Study: Bone Density after Micronutrient Intervention
- Echolight REMS Scan of Young, Normal Female
- Effect of bone strontium on BMD measurements
- Effect of Lumbar Scoliosis on DXA Results
- Effects of SrR on Calcium Metabolism
- Effects of strontium ions on growth and dissolution of hydroxyapatite and on bone mineral detection
- Influence of strontium on bone mineral density and bone mineral content measurements by dual X-ray absorptiometry
- Interpretation of BMD Scans in Patients Stopping Strontium
- Melatonin-micronutrients Osteopenia Treatment Study (MOTS)
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Osteoporosis And Bone Physiology
- Post-Marketing Assessment of the Safety of Strontium Ranelate
- PubMed Abstract On The SOTI Study
- PubMed Abstract On The TROPOS Study
- Strontium ranelate Aristo
- Strontium Ranelate For Spinal Osteoarthritis
- Strontium: Breakthrough Against Osteoporosis
- Summary Safety Review - Strontium
- The Influence of Strontium on Bone Tissue Metabolism and Its Application in Osteoporosis Treatment
- Thirteen Key Diagnostic Tests
2 comments:
Hello, I was wondering if you could tell me what supplements to combine with 682 mg of Strontium citrate for my treatment of Osteoporosis.
To: Anonymous of November 3, 2021,
I use the following protocol for osteoporosis:
strontium citrate (682 mg),
D3 (1300 IU)
calcium (500 mg tablet, about 700 mg from dietary sources)
magnesium (450 mg)
daily low-impact exercises
https://strontiumforbones.blogspot.com/2020/10/supplements-to-take-along-with-strontium.html
I do take several other supplements:
https://strontiumforbones.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-current-supplements.html
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