Skeleton Pirate

Skeleton Pirate
Artist: LindaB

WELCOME TO STRONTIUM FOR BONES BLOG

Have you experienced negative, and even dangerous, side effects from Fosamax (alendronate), Boniva (ibandronate), Actonel (risedronate), Reclast (zoledronic acid), Prolia (denosumab), Forteo (teriparatide), Tymlos (abaloparatide), or other drugs prescribed for osteoporosis? If you have, then rest assured there is a safe, effective treatment for this condition. Strontium, primarily in the form of strontium citrate, is taken orally once a day.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Impact of Treatments for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis on Bone Quality



I came across an excellent review on the impact of treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis on bone quality. The review covers teriparatide (Forteo), bisphosphonates, strontium ranelate, and denosumab (Prolia). Since strontium is the active ingredient in strontium ranelate, I think it’s safe to assume the same positive changes in bone quality occur with strontium citrate.

“The objective of this systematic review was to examine the influence of treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis (parathyroid hormone [PTH], bisphosphonates, strontium ranelate, and denosumab) on bone quality and discuss the clinical implications.”

“Most bone-quality data for PTH is from teriparatide. Teriparatide results in a rapid increase in bone-formation markers, followed by increases in bone-resorption markers, opening an “anabolic window,” a period of time when PTH is maximally anabolic. Teriparatide reverses the structural damage seen in osteoporosis and restores the structure of trabecular bone. It has a positive effect on cortical bone, and any early increases in cortical porosity appear to be offset by increases in cortical thickness and diameter.”

“Bisphosphonates are antiresorptive agents which reduce bone turnover, improve trabecular microarchitecture, and mineralization. Concerns have been raised that the prolonged antiresorptive action of bisphosphonates may lead to failure to repair microdamage, resulting in microcracks and atypical fragility.”

“Strontium ranelate is thought to have a mixed mode of action, increasing bone formation and decreasing bone resorption. Strontium ranelate improves cortical thickness, trabecular number, and connectivity, with no change in cortical porosity.”

“Denosumab exerts rapid, marked, and sustained effects on bone resorption, resulting in falls in the markers of bone turnover.”

“Evidence from bone-quality studies suggests that treatment-naive women, aged 60–65 years, with very low BMD T scores may benefit from PTH as primary therapy to improve bone substrate and build bone.”

“Post-PTH treatment with bisphosphonates will maintain improvements in bone quality and reduce the risk of fracture.”



Wandering Skeleton

Wandering Skeleton
Artist: Joel Hoekstra

Osteoporotic Bone

Osteoporotic Bone
Source: www.mayoclinic.com

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.