What is Strontium Citrate and what are its uses?!


Question:

What is Strontium Citrate and what are its uses?

My doctor, a Preventative Medicine Specialist put me on Strontium for my osteoporosis. I want to understand why.


Answers:

Strontium is one of many trace minerals essential for
bone health. It is a divalent cation and is transported
through the body using many of the same transport
molecules and receptors as calcium. Recent research
has highlighted strontium’s potential to support bone
strength and health.

Uses For Strontium

Bone Support: Strontium supports healthy osteoblast
differentiation and helps to keep osteoclast activity in
balance. Additionally, strontium supplementation supports
healthy collagen formation by osteoblasts, enhancing
bone tensile strength. In a multi-national, prospective
two-year placebo-controlled trial with 353 women,
strontium supplementation maintained healthy vertebrae
integrity as well as healthy bone mineralization. A
three-year placebo-controlled, double blind study with
1,649 postmenopausal women, indicated that a strontium
salt supported healthy vertebrae composition and was
well tolerated. In a preliminary analysis of a three-year
placebo-controlled, double blind study of 5,091
postmenopausal women, strontium supplementation
promoted healthy hip bones.

Recommendations

Pure Encapsulations recommends 1–3 capsules per day,
in divided doses, with or between meals, away from
calcium-containing foods or supplements.

Potential Side Effects Or Precautions

Since strontium is absorbed using calcium transport
mechanisms, strontium supplements should not be
taken at the same time as calcium supplements or
calcium-containing foods. While supplementing with
strontium, adequate calcium intake should be maintained.
Strontium supplementation may be contraindicated for
individuals with impaired renal function as altered excretion
may have an effect on strontium accumulation and bone
deposition characteristics. If pregnant or lactating, consult
your physician.




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