Supplements for osteoporosis

[Lynnbones]

What supplements to take for osteoporosis?

[Fruitandnutcase]

Every day I take vitamin D3 - varying amounts between 1000ug and 3000ug. I find I have to take it all year round - sunshine or not. I test regularly to see what my levels are.

I didn’t get on with the calcium /vitamin D3 I was prescribed and after discussion with my fracture nurse it was decided that I was probably getting enough calcium - too much is as bad as too little - so I eat a lot of calcium rich foods and top up daily with 300mg of calcium citrate which agrees with me.

I take vitamin K2-Mk7 100ug daily,

an omega 3 algae oil capsule 250 mg which I have discovered really helps my very dry eyes

boron 3mg

A combined magnesium lactate and vitamin B6 capsule.

I also take vitamin C and zinc combined and I sometimes take a trace mineral capsule.

As well as all that I eat a lot of leafy green vegetables and other calcium containing foods like almonds, figs etc.

[Met00]

I'm similar to Fruitandnutcase. I'm currently taking about 2500 iu Vitamin D, reduced recently from 4000iu because my last blood test showed my blood level was higher than I consider necessary. I'm aiming for a blood level of just over 40ng/ml (100nmol/litre in the UK). I take 200mcg K2-MK7, 6 mg boron, 500mg vitamin C, 15mg zinc. I've yet to find magnesium that doesn't irritate my stomach or dry my skin out badly, but just started ionic magnesium drops to see if they suit me, a tiny dose to start, then will increase if I can. I make sure I get plenty of calcium, magnesium and protein in my diet.

[Mark_ABH]

Hi Lynnbones,

Here is some helpful information about taking calcium supplements: americanbonehealth.org/nutr...

I personally take 2,000 IU daily of vitamin D3. Most people in temperate climates probably need to take some supplementary vitamin D. It builds up in your system, so even taking it once or twice a week over time will get you where you need to be.

You should be able to get enough of the other key nutrients from a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc. americanbonehealth.org/nutr...

For some nutrients (vitamin K2, for instance), we know they are important for bone health and other things but there's not a lot of evidence that taking a supplement will be helpful.

Also, keep in mind that at least in the United States, supplements aren't regulated, and their marketing can make all kinds of unsubstantiated claims.

Good luck!