What is the recommended amount of strontium?
The amount of a strontium salt (e.g. strontium citrate) for
prevention of bone loss in early postmenopausal non-osteoporotic women is roughly
1 gram per day to get about 340 mg of elemental strontium.
The amount of a strontium salt for treatment of
postmenopausal osteoporosis is roughly 2 grams per day to get about 680 mg of
elemental strontium.
When should you take strontium as per time of day and how
far apart from calcium?
You can take strontium at any time as long as you take it at
least 2-3 hours after taking food, milk or milk products, or calcium
supplements. Calcium competes with strontium for absorption; so, you will
absorb less strontium if you take calcium and strontium too close together. You
will absorb strontium better on an empty stomach. I take my strontium at night
shortly before bedtime. Take it when it is most convenient for you.
In what ratio to calcium should you take strontium?
You do not need to worry about a ratio of calcium to
strontium. The amount of calcium you need, whether you take strontium or not,
depends on your age and sex. Adult men (51-70 years old) need 1000 mg daily.
Adult women (51-70 years old) need 1200 mg per day. These are total amounts of
calcium. So, what you need to do first is figure out how much calcium you are
getting from food, and then supplement the rest, if needed. You should strive
to get all, or most, of your calcium from food.
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