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Strontium Citrate
Increases osteoblast activity (bone formation) and decreases osteoclast activity (bone breakdown); similar to calcium
Gabriel Score
70/ 100Good
CategoryMinerals
Applications4 conditions
FormsStrontium citrate, strontium ranelate (prescription in some countries)
How it works
Increases osteoblast activity (bone formation) and decreases osteoclast activity (bone breakdown); similar to calcium
Typical Dosage
680mg/day strontium (take at bedtime, away from calcium)
Used for
OsteoporosisOsteopeniaBone fracture preventionTooth remineralization
Practical Guide
Available Forms
Strontium citrate, strontium ranelate (prescription in some countries)
Natural Food Sources
- •Seafood
- •Whole grains
- •Root vegetables (trace amounts)
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.
The Science
Evidence Base
Good70/100
Stimulates bone formation; take at night away from calcium; may skew DEXA scans (appears higher density); citrate form preferred
Works Well With
Vitamin D3Vitamin K2BoronMagnesium (take calcium separately)
Safety Profile
Interactions
- Competes with calcium absorption (take separately)
- May interfere with bone density scans (increases density artificially)
Contraindications
- Blood clots (strontium ranelate risk—citrate form safer)
- Pregnancy
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