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"In approved doses, calcitonin is a relatively weak antiresorptive drug with efficacy characteristics that are less pronounced than those of the other approved antiresorptive agents. f. strontium Ranelate Strontium has recently received approval in Europe and Asia for treatment of osteoporosis. It becomes incorporated directly into the bone mineral, which creates an artifactual increase in BMD. However, strontium does appear to be an effective antiresorptive compound and has been shown to reduce fracture risk." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Interestingly according to research, an adequate supply of strontium may help protect against radiation poisoning from radioactive strontium, which is a byproduct of nuclear fission. Strontium deficiency can result in dental caries, bone pain, and osteoporosis. Although strontium is found in most plant foods and dairy products, the levels are low." - Shari Lieberman, Alan Xenakis, Mineral Miracle: Stopping Cartilage Loss & Inflammation Naturally (Get the book.)

"That would include things like magnesium and trace minerals such as strontium. strontium is a mineral you probably haven't heard of before, but when strontium is included in a program of nutritional supplementation, bone density responds very positively. Milk also contains a lot of calories and saturated animal fats. Neither of these are lacking in the American diet. Far better sources of calcium include foods like broccoli. In fact, a cup of broccoli juice has more calcium than a cup of milk. My favorite source of calcium is the micro-algae known as Spirulina." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"However, strontium does appear to be an effective antiresorptive compound and has been shown to reduce fracture risk. Because no studies of this compound have been conducted in the United States, it does not appear that strontium can ever receive FDA approval and so it is unlikely to be introduced into the American market. 2. Bone Formation Therapy a. Teriparatide (Forteo, Forsteo in Europe) Teriparatide is the generic term for the 1-34 fragment of human PTH. It is approved as a single daily subcutaneous injection for up to 2 years at a dose of 20 pg/day." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Strontium (Sr) An alkaline earth element, strontium was first isolated by Humphry Davy (1808, England) and named for the Scottish village of Strontian. It is a constituent of some shelled sea animals and stony corals. The isotope Strontium-90, produced by above-ground nuclear tests, is highly dangerous. strontium has limited specialized uses in flares, glass for TV screens, and as a power source for remote navigation as well as space and weather stations. Sulfur (S) Sulfur is essential to all living things, and in humans it is part of the essential amino acid methionine and of vitamin Bi." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"As stated, trace amounts of nonradioactive strontium may be taken to reduce uptake of the radioactive form of this element. Deficiency and toxicity: There have been no cases of known toxicity from natural strontium. Nor are there any deficiency symptoms related to humans, though in rat studies, strontium deficiency may correlate with decreased growth, poor calcification of the bones and teeth, and an increase in dental caries. Requirements: There is no RDA for strontium. Food intake may supply us with about 2 mg. daily." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.) "The use of strontium to help bone metabolism and strength in osteoporosis has been investigated, but is still questionable. Whether strontium will prevent tooth decay has not been shown. As stated, trace amounts of nonradioactive strontium may be taken to reduce uptake of the radioactive form of this element. Deficiency and toxicity: There have been no cases of known toxicity from natural strontium." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.)

"Sodium compounds are widely used in glassmaking, the chemical industry, and metallurgy, and in the manufacture of fire extinguishers; sodium metal is employed in chemical manufacturing, metallurgy, and street lamps. strontium (Sr) An alkaline earth element, strontium was first isolated by Humphry Davy (1808, England) and named for the Scottish village of Strontian. It is a constituent of some shelled sea animals and stony corals. The isotope Strontium-90, produced by above-ground nuclear tests, is highly dangerous." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"Because no studies of this compound have been conducted in the United States, it does not appear that strontium can ever receive FDA approval and so it is unlikely to be introduced into the American market. 2. Bone Formation Therapy a. Teriparatide (Forteo, Forsteo in Europe) Teriparatide is the generic term for the 1-34 fragment of human PTH. It is approved as a single daily subcutaneous injection for up to 2 years at a dose of 20 pg/day. Teriparatide is the first bone anabolic agent approved for treatment of osteoporosis." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Minerals such as boron, calcium, magnesium, strontium and vitamin D are useful for bone building. They can be found in cow milk and other foods, such as almonds, broccoli and salmon with the bones. Cow milk is for baby cows and human milk is for baby humans. Take a 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. Typical daily dosage would be 800 to 1200 mgs of calcium and 400 to 600 mgs of magnesium. It is best to split this into two or three doses throughout the day. Calcium citrate or hydroxyapatite is a better form of calcium for bone building." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Even remove radioactive material such as strontium 90. • Soothe and promote the healing of the mucous membrane lining of the entire digestive tract. • Help stimulate the body to begin the healing and repair of herniated areas. • Increase the flow of bile to help clean the gall bladder, bile ducts, and liver. • Promote healthy intestinal flora. • Destroy and expel parasites. • Destroy Candida albicans overgrowth. • Maintain regularity. • Decrease straining. • Speed up the transit time of feces through the large intestine." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "Periodically (approximately every 3 months), you will need a strong purifier and intestinal vacuum to help draw old fecal matter off the walls of your colon and out of any bowel pockets and to also draw out poisons, toxins, heavy metals (such as mercury and lead), and even remove radioactive material such as strontium 90 from your body. Such a formula will also remove over 2,000 known drug residues. 'Literally, "Without which, there is not." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Strontium A mineral involved in bone formation, studies have shown increased bone density with strontium supplementation Strontium citrate: 227 mg t.i.d. Folic Acid Folate is important in the metabolism of homocysteine, a metabolic intermediate that may affect osteoporosis by interfering with collagen crosslinking, resulting in a defective bone matrix 400-1000 UG q.d. Ipriflavone (7-isopropoxyisoflavone) Studies have shown this soy isoflavone increases bone density when combined with calcium, vitamin D, or hormone replacement 200 mg t.i.d." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"They include: zinc, cobalt, molybdenum, aluminum, chromium, lead, neodymium, selenium, titanium, tin, silver, rubidium, nickel, neon, strontium, argon, beryllium, boron, cerium, helium, lanthanum, scandium, vanadium, and others. The body needs a full spectrum and balanced array of the minerals nature provides in foods grown in mineral-rich soil. When soil has become depleted of some of its minerals, foods grown in such soil will also be mineral-deficient. Relative sweetness is one test of determining whether raw foods have an adequate mineral content." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Studies conducted at Canada's McGill University have shown that some seaweeds (including arame, hiziki, and kombu) can help remove radioactive strontium from the body by means of alginic acid, which binds with strontium in the blood and carries it out of the system. Red seaweeds bind plutonium poison; brown binds strontium 90 and cadmium poisons; and green seaweed binds calcium and mercury poison. Seaweeds are one of the few good sources of organic fluorine, a nutrient that boosts the body's defenses and strengthens the teeth and bones." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"Studies using strontium in the treatment of 353 osteoporosis patients showed a dramatic 15 percent increase in lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) over two years in patients using 680 mg of strontium (2,000 mg of strontium ranelate) a day. They then repeated the placebo-controlled study with 1,649 osteoporotic women. New fractures decreased by 49 percent in the first year of treatment, and bone mineral density in the lumbar spine increased by an average of 14.4 percent after three years. There was an 8.3 percent increase in hip bone density as well." - Jacob Teitelbaum, Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now (Get the book.)

"Strontium is a mineral you probably haven't heard of before, but when strontium is included in a program of nutritional supplementation, bone density responds very positively. Milk also contains a lot of calories and saturated animal fats. Neither of these are lacking in the American diet. Far better sources of calcium include foods like broccoli. In fact, a cup of broccoli juice has more calcium than a cup of milk. My favorite source of calcium is the micro-algae known as Spirulina." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Incorporation of fluoride and strontium into bone crystal is of particular relevance because these compounds have seen use as therapy for osteoporosis. A. Bone Cells The processes of bone formation and breakdown (resorption) require cellular activity. Three major cell types reside in bone and conduct these processes, osteoblasts, osteo-cytes, and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts are the primary bone-forming cells. They derive from stem cells in the bone marrow stroma." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Strontium, 0.5 to 3 mg per day. • Vitamin D, 200 to 800 IU per day. • Multiple vitamin/mineral that provides zinc, copper, folic acid, and vitamin B6- Adjust doses of other nutrients as needed. • Ipriflavone, 200 mg, 3 times per day, in selected cases. Hormone therapy: • Estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and/or testosterone, in selected cases. Peptic Ulcer }T& ulceration of the stomach or duodenum—commonly known as peptic ulcer—is a major problem in industrialized nations, affecting 10 to 15% of men and 4 to 15% of women at least once in their lives." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"Strontium. 10. Silicon. 11. Vitamin B-6. A deficiency of this vitamin produced osteoporosis in rats. The optimum dosage is 250 to 500 mg daily. 12. Zinc. The optimum dosage is 25 to 50 mg daily. 13. Copper. The optimum dosage is 1 mg daily. 14. Ascorbic acid. The optimum levels, sublaxative, are 1 to 20 g daily. There are other factors as well. Exercise is very important. Weight bearing is good for the spinal column. Very heavy people do not get osteoporosis as often. When walking it might be a good idea to carry a 5 lb item to increase the load on the back." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, silicon, boron, strontium, vitamin K, vitamin D —I can't remember them all. I can't imagine having to find all of those nutrients individually, but I've read they're all necessary for strong, healthy bones." "That's right. The details are all in Dr. Gaby's book Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis." "I got that one as soon as you told me. It's a terrific book!" "Now, let's review your hormone program." "I'm raking them all—the triple-estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA." "Let's see—you're using 2.5 milligrams of the triple-estrogen." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"For example, if you do not obtain enough calcium, your body will absorb radioactive strontium 90 (SR-90) or other elements that are similar in structure to calcium, if they are available. Similarly, if you obtain sufficient potassium from your diet, your body will be less likely to retain any radioactive cesium 137 it encounters, as this element is similar to potassium. If the cells are able to obtain all nutrients they need from your diet, they will be less likely to absorb radioactive substitutes, which are then more likely to be discarded from the body." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"However, supplementation with strontium has not yet been studied as tooth decay prevention. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions. Herbs that may be helpful Compounds present in both green tea (page 686) and black tea have been shown to inhibit the growth and activity of bacteria associated with tooth decay.46'47 Animals given tea compounds in their drinking water develop fewer dental caries than do those drinking plain water." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Fluoride (page 519) Lactobacillus GG (page 575) Xylitol (page 614) Cod liver oil (page 514) Vitamin B6 (page 600) Black tea Green tea (page 686) (Camellia sinensis) Neem ¦kirtt Sorbitol strontium (page 589) Dietary changes that may be helpful It has been noted for over 50 years that the incidence of tooth decay is low in people of traditional rural societies, such as Eskimos and African Bantus. However, the incidence of cavities increases as their diets begin to include more "westernized" processed foods." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Humans and other organisms need very small amounts of the heavy metals zinc, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, copper, and strontium, but even these elements can be damaging to the human body when consumed in excess. Nonetheless, more than twenty different heavy metals are completely non-essential for human biology. Modern industry has found profitable uses for these toxic elements. The mining and refining of heavy metals has been on the rise ever since. Did You Know?" - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Organically grown potatoes had two or more times the boron, selenium, silicon, strontium and sulfur, and 60% more zinc. 4. Organically grown pears had two to nearly three times more chromium, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, silicon and zinc. Overall, organically-grown food exceeded commercial-grown crops significantly for twenty of the twenty-two beneficial trace minerals. Organic foods also had lower quantities of toxic trace elements, such as aluminum, lead, and mercury. Pesticides are poison." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Deficiency and toxicity: There have been no cases of known toxicity from natural strontium. Nor are there any deficiency symptoms related to humans, though in rat studies, strontium deficiency may correlate with decreased growth, poor calcification of the bones and teeth, and an increase in dental caries. Requirements: There is no RDA for strontium. Food intake may supply us with about 2 mg. daily. Tin, or stannum in Latin, is essential in some mammals, including rats, but it has not been shown to be needed in humans. It is more often considered a mildly toxic mineral." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine (Get the book.)

"People taking large amounts of strontium should mention that fact to the radiologist when they are having their bone mineral density measured, so that the results will be interpreted correctly. Folic acid (page 520), vitamin B6 (page 600), and vitamin B12 (page 601) are known to reduce blood levels of the amino acid (page 465) homocysteine, and homocystinuria, a condition associated with high homocysteine (page 234) levels, frequently causes osteoporosis. Therefore, some researchers have suggested that these vitamins might help prevent osteoporosis by lowering homocysteine levels." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

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