The Best Supplements for Osteoporosis in 2024
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- In this episode, Dr. Douglas Lucas discusses his top three supplements for osteoporosis. He starts by talking about AlgaeCal Plus, which is a whole food source of calcium derived from algae. He explains that algae-based calcium is better than other forms of calcium because it contains additional micronutrients. The second supplement he discusses is AlgaeCal D3 Complete, which contains all the fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K. The third supplement is strontium citrate, which has been shown to improve bone mineral density. Dr. Lucas emphasizes that while supplements can be helpful, they should be combined with lifestyle changes for optimal bone health.
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Watch and Enjoy! Dr. Doug Lucas Key Moments in this Episode =========================
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
1:05 Outcome of Calcium Video
1:20 First Supplement
9:20 Second Supplement
15:22 Masterclass Link
16:00 Third Supplement
20:00 Conclusion
I’d like to see a review of Nature’s Way Alive Bone Support which also uses an algae based calcium plus additional minerals similar to AlgaeCal. I know you have a relationship with AlgaeCal so it’s not likely but it would be great for us to have an impartial review of Alive.
I second this…..
Yes, thank you for this video recommendation. We will look into this further.
Osteoporosis center doctor took me off my calcium, said I was getting enough in my diet...got to my primary care doctor today, he didn't even notice I'd been taken off them, they really don't care
I am sorry to hear that. Thank you for sharing this
If you're getting enough in your diet, that's best.
They give you the information Its up to you what you do. Another doctor said not to take it. discuss with pcp. Your health is up to you. Do your research and make good decisions. To say they don t care the question is do you care about your health or just eat drink smoke and all unhealthy lifestyle choices and put the blame on the doctors
Thank you for providing a simple to understand protocol! It is so confusing to wade through the hundreds of products and claims so this is gold
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching
Great video Dr. Doug! I will be trying these supplements
Thank you for watching!
I discovered AlgaeCal a couple of weeks ago, ordered the 6-month supply, and just started taking it (the bone-builder pack with AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium). I've had about 4 dexascans starting in my 50s, and the most recent one was mixed: 97% PBD in my spine, but 67% in my left femoral neck. My doctor immediately suggested the dreaded drugs (which I think is weird considering the spine reading!), but I said no, let me take some time to think. Then I discovered AlgaeCal. So this video came at the PERFECT time. Also, I discovered your CZcams channel a few weeks ago because of a recent bout of hip pain. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your approach to analyzing findings of current medical research. Your relentless approach to uncovering flaws and biases is awe-inspiring. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for putting out this information so people like me can benefit from it. ❤❤❤
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing all of this, I greatly appreciate your kind words. I am so glad you have found this channel, we have a wonderful community of people on here!
Very informative, thank you!
Thank you for watching!
I appreciate the information on the osteoporosis supplements by Dr. Doug Lucas. Thank!
Thanks for invaluable video. What’s your take on whole body collagen as it’s part of bone makeup
Checkout the video on my channel called "Collagen for Osteoporosis? Facts and Fraud"
Thank You.
Thank you for watching!
I have a question/concern about where the algae is sourced and is it tested for PFAS and heavy metals? Algae can easily be contaminated from the water it grows in and has been a problem for brands of chlorella and spirulina. The research I have found for bone health with K2 is that it is MK4 that improves bone health. I take a combination of the 2 with higher amounts of MK4. It is a small soft gel.
Hi! Every batch of AlgaeCal powder is tested by a third-party laboratory for microbial activity, heavy metals, mineral content and more. The final product is made in an FDA-inspected GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) plant where the highest standards are kept.
AlgaeCal is FDA registered and has Health Canada approvals. It has been on the market for 20 years and has 3 clinical studies and a toxicology study showing extraordinary safety!
Im 66 and on calcium vit d3 supplements plus Osteonate weekly.However since discovering the risks of bisphonates i have reduced to once a fortnight. Watching your videos is so enlightening but rather overwhelming .
Thank you for sharing this! Yes,
It helps to listen to the videos multiple times. They are loaded with info!
I am so glad you recommend Algae Cal Plus. I have been using it for over a year. I will be doing my Dexa Scan soon. I also was taking Strotinum but it was giving me loose stools, and I am trying to figure out why. I have had to stop taking 2 tablets a day and started taking one pill every few days.
Thank you for sharing this!
I compared Life Extension Bone Restore, Garden of Life, and Algae Cal. I decided on Life Extension. Seemed similar to me. Algae Cal is way over priced IMO.
I would love to see all of these compared, Dr Doug!
Thank you for sharing this. This video is fully based on quality and we personally review everything we recommend
Same
You made me cry. I was so hopeful that I found something that would help me and my MIL. Then I looked at the price! Who can afford this, especially when someone is on a fixed income? The 10% doesnt help either! Very disappointed.
I understand these things are costly. It's out of my budget, too. It could be the answer to my prayers but until money falls from the sky I won't be able to do it.
Don't worry, you can use food or cheaper sources:
Dairy, sunshine, liver, heart, natto, eggs, egg shell, fish, lemon zest, bone broth, marrow, other organs, borax (tiny amounts), magnesium bath or topical spray, etc.
These foods are extremely nutrient dense, inexpensive and some are free.
Or ask your local health food store for affordable choices (such as a multi mineral).
Our ancestors had strong bones without supplements, so consider their traditional diet.
You still have to do the workouts and things recommended but How can you say no to the guarantee they offer! You may get your bone density/ strength back and it doesn’t cost you anything if it doesn’t work.
Specialized foods cost you money too
@@janrajek8634 While I agree that sometimes investing extra money in our health is worthwhile, the foods I and things listed are very cheap (or free), and as good or better than expensive supplements. Most of the suggested nutrients are in liver.
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I like your balanced discussion on strontium. I am just over the osteoporosis mark in my femoral neck (still in osteopenia in the spine) so I’m not ready to jump into strontium as I don’t feel it is natural to have so much in the bone replacing calcium. As you said, not enough studies to show that it actually helps with fracture risk. I’m also concerned that it might contribute to brittle bone .
Thank you for sharing this!
I would like your opinion on Primal Bone Health which has almost all the bones supplemental you mentioned plus others.
Are there any studies addressing “rebound” risks should a person decide to stop taking Strontium after a period of time since it impacts the balance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts? Could that then increase fracture risk?
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NATURELO BONE STRENGTH PLANT CALCIUM COMPLEX has the same ingredients and much cheaper than AlgaeCal.
Thank you, I Inestigate. Need to know if this product is sourced from a reliable manufacturer!
@@PaperToPetals I bought it on Amazon. Lots of reviews.
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@@Dr_DougLucas Hi, could you please comment on why product such as AlgeCal and similar have Calcium AND Magnesium together when its being said that these 2 should not be taken at the same time?
Thank you! I’ve been taking this now for 2 months along with HRT and wearing a weighted vest when I walk. I’m looking forward to my next dexascan. I will say my back no longer aches between the shoulders like it was. Maybe a good sign!
That's great! Thank you for sharing this
What is the weight of your weighted vest?
Can you share which weighted vest you bought? The one I bought smelled toxic and I had to return it.
Can you please look into the specific collagen called Fortibone (manufactured by Gelita)? This collagen has research behind it and some doctors who specialize in menopause are now recommending it. I would be very interested in your thoughts on the research.
Hi Dr. I see the complete is not available to buy with Algaecal, is there a reason for that? Thank you for amazing informative videos.
Hi! You should be able to find the D3 complete through the following link --> www.algaecal.com/products/vitamin-d3-complete/
Have you seen the research by Dr Barrie Tan regarding vitamin E delta gold tocotrienol from annato seeds? He also recommends K2 mk4 instead of mk7 due to the increased bioavailability.
I've Seen it. Very interesting
I’ve seen it also. Yes, very interesting.
I take the delta gold annatto and the COQ10 GG from Dr. Tan. He is amazing. His interviews on YT @modernhealthspan are great!
Yes. Just jumbled my brain more!
Thank you for sharing this
Just broke out in an extremely itchy rash due to the strontium citrate, and I do know this is not a rare side effect. Just wanted people to be aware. I do wish I could take it. 😭
I have found that if I use castor oil on my body I no longer have itchy rashes ...
@@bluewaters3100 I actually use Castor oil as well, but this is more than dry skin. It’s definitely an allergic reaction to all the citrate.
I got a headache from it.
Same think happened to me I had an extreme itchy hives prickly all over body head to toe. I've never had a reaction to anything in my life I'm 61. Took days for it to get out of my system. It was the strontium in The Garden of Life Grow Bone supplements.
@@debperry2379 it’s been five days since discontinued and I still have the itchy rash arms, torso, hips and lower part of the face. I’ve never had a reaction like that to anything either. Dr. has me on steroids and Zyrtec. 😣
Sounds like it's still al lot of pills to take if take all 3? I missed the dose needed on the last two so need to check the site out. Thanks for info
Thank you for watching!
I also would like your opinion on Garden of Life. To me it seems it’s similar to Algea Cal.
I would like that opinion also. I use the Grow Bone kit. It also contains magnesium from algae. I had improvement in my DEXA this year, first time ever and the only lifestyle change was the Grow Bone.
I replied earlier. Went with Life Extension Bone Builder. Looked at Garden of Life too.
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Hi Dr. Doug - what do you consider to be a “really low BMD”?
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In your video regarding Algae Cal you used the supplement amounts for 2 capsules. The suggested use is 2 capsules twice daily. Does the 4 capsule dose change your recommendation?
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I really want to try AlgaeCal but I have dysphagia and can't swallow pills. I wonder if it would be too gritty or if I can put in my pureed meals. I did sign up for your masterclass. Do you know if these can be opened and put into my breakfast and dinner meals?
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Dr. Doug, because the calcium is coming from Algae, is it safe for a person to take if they've had calcification of plaque in their arteries?
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I can’t find the D3 Complete on their website??
Hi! You should be able to find it through this link --> www.algaecal.com/products/vitamin-d3-complete/
What collagen product would you suggest?
Hi! Checkout my video on collagen "Collagen for Osteoporosis? Facts and Fraud"
I couldn’t get to the description below to get the discount code. Anyone?
OHH10, but only available for US and Canada. I'm from Europe 😢
If you go to their website the discounts are right there
Hi! You will receive the discount at checkout through this link --> algaecal.info/drdoug
What about NuMedica’s “OsteoVegan”, they use AlgaeCal calcium plus a blend of other vitamins and minerals to support bone health.
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Thank you for the great, informative video, Dr. Doug! I've read that strontium blocks calcium absorption so you have to take calcium and strontium away from each other. Is this true?
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Can you take this if you have Hashimotos?
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What are your thoughts on complete mineral supplements?
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Was Strontium Citrate studied and found not to pose an increase risk of blood clots, or is it assumed? I have a genetic mutation that makes me more likely to get them. Thanks a lot.
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I took algae cal plus and strontium citrate and I was so constipated that I had to stop. Any thoughts?
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How can afford this
I can't
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Im on 5000iu of vitamin D every day and my blood levels are normal
Thank you for sharing this!
Highly informative video. I went to the AlgaeCal site and read the ingredients of AlgaeCal Plus. AlgaeCal Plus contains magnesium oxide. Is magnesium oxide absorbable? I thought the amino acid chelates of magnesium were more absorbable. Can you talk to the company and ask them to switch to a more bioavailable form of magnesium? I think I prefer to get the regular AlgaeCal, add D3 complete, and separately add boron and another form magnesium.
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@@Dr_DougLucas Thank you, I'll do that. By the way thanks for getting us the 10% discount from AlgaeCal. When I purchased plain AlgaeCal and D3 complete, I was given the discount on both even though plain AlgaeCal is not one of the recommended products.
@@jamesf7933 That is great! We try to help as much as we can. Very glad you were able to have it work on both!
I am taking AlgaeCal and Strontium but do not see AlgaeCal D3 Complete- is it available??
it’s available on the algaecal site
Hi! You should be able to find it with this link --> www.algaecal.com/products/vitamin-d3-complete/
Is this the same as spirilina?
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Unfortunately I am very sensitive to magnesium, especially magnesium oxide. I have had to separate my calcium from my magnesium so I can better control the amount of magnesium I take. I’ve spent the last three years experimenting with various types and dosages of magnesium only to find that none of them agree with my system. So I try to get my magnesium from my food and sometimes supplement with magnesium glycinate. Very frustrating!
Sorry to hear that! Thank you for sharing your experience with this
Is Magnesium & Vitamin D3 & K2 helpful for building bones or just good for overall health? I’m so confused as to which Magnesium is the best for absorption
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I've recently been diagnosed with Osteopenia. My concern with AlgaeCal is the following, I already take a low dose of Potassium chloride ER 20 mEq, I already take vitamin D3 (800IU) and I've been advised to take no more than 1200mg of calcium but it's very difficult to find calcium only supplements. Can you please advise where I could possibly purchase calcium only of 1200mg? Thank you in advance.
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Recent research is showing MK4 is better than MK7 for building bone strength.
Thank you for sharing
I read that strontium thickens the outer bone, which is why Dexa changes. The problem is that thicker bones do not mean stronger bones. This thickening alters the tensile strength of bone. Also, the small amount of strontium 3-5 mg that is included in organic calcium products is okay, it's the separate products ranging up to 500 mg is not good.
Thank you for sharing this
I actually ordered this supplement. I took the strontium and I woke up to body aches, which makes sense because it’s strengthening the bones but my concern is I was told strontium can cause heart disease/heart attacks. Is that true?
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So if choecalciferol is not really d3 or natural, what is it? It's made from the lanolin on sheep's wool.
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I emailed algae-cal and asked about my genuine allergy to iodine. They discouraged me from taking their algae based supplements. Do you have a non-algae sourced calcium you recommend?
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Should we get our vitamin D from the sun, no sunscreen for limited amount of time. Covert cholesterol in our body to vitamin D naturally
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The US system is a shit one, people who need meds shouldn't have to pay for them, especially after 60
Right!
I took algae cal strontium and it made me bleed when I urinated. I stopped and after a month I tried it again. Same thing happened. My doctor said it seemed to me dangerous for my kidneys. They did not give me my money back
I am sorry this happened!
Thank you for sharing your experience with this.
Is Algaecal research peer reviewed or replicated?
Please respond to this.
@@lydiaL2pg he'll just tell you to take his class
So let me get this straight are you recommending that people take two of each one of these three supplements twice a day wow that’s a lot of capsules. Or is just one of the supplements good enough good enough
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Is it safe to get pregnant while someone has osteoporosis
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Never mind….operator failure 😊. I found it.
Well done!
They guarantee an increase in bone density or your money back
Have you read the stipulations? In order to qualify, you have to have DEXAs right before you start their product and 6 months after. Who’s doctor is getting insurance companies to pay for 6 month DEXA scans?!
@@DoubleMtnMagic 🤷🏼♀️ I’m just telling you what is on the website. I know Medicare will only pay for one once every 2 years
Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for watching!
Seems like a lot of Vit D daily.
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Supps are too expensive! Always pushing your products! People are on fixed incomes ya know!
The videos are for options to try. Not everyone knows every possible product on the market and which ones are "real". Perhaps one of the other products that others who are watching would work for you.
Hi! These supplements were reviewed based on quality. We personally review everything we discuss on this channel and will never advertise anything we do not find effective in our own practice.