My concern about the AlgaeCal is that it's made with red algae, which contains carageenan. Carageenan make three unrelated cats of mine so itchy we saw vets for over a year before we figured out carageenan was the issue. Plus carageenan inflammatory, people with any inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.) react badly to it, coming out of remission into symptom flares in response to carageenan. Did they by any chance take the carageenan out of it entirely?
You made me cry. I was so hopeful that I found something that would help me and my MIL. Then I looked at the price! Who can afford this, especially when someone is on a fixed income? The 10% doesnt help either! Very disappointed.
I understand these things are costly. It's out of my budget, too. It could be the answer to my prayers but until money falls from the sky I won't be able to do it.
Don't worry, you can use food or cheaper sources: Dairy, sunshine, liver, heart, natto, eggs, egg shell, fish, lemon zest, bone broth, marrow, other organs, borax (tiny amounts), magnesium bath or topical spray, etc. These foods are extremely nutrient dense, inexpensive and some are free. Or ask your local health food store for affordable choices (such as a multi mineral). Our ancestors had strong bones without supplements, so consider their traditional diet.
You still have to do the workouts and things recommended but How can you say no to the guarantee they offer! You may get your bone density/ strength back and it doesn’t cost you anything if it doesn’t work. Specialized foods cost you money too
@@janrajek8634 While I agree that sometimes investing extra money in our health is worthwhile, the foods I and things listed are very cheap (or free), and as good or better than expensive supplements. Most of the suggested nutrients are in liver.
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Osteoporosis center doctor took me off my calcium, said I was getting enough in my diet...got to my primary care doctor today, he didn't even notice I'd been taken off them, they really don't care
They give you the information Its up to you what you do. Another doctor said not to take it. discuss with pcp. Your health is up to you. Do your research and make good decisions. To say they don t care the question is do you care about your health or just eat drink smoke and all unhealthy lifestyle choices and put the blame on the doctors
I compared Life Extension Bone Restore, Garden of Life, and Algae Cal. I decided on Life Extension. Seemed similar to me. Algae Cal is way over priced IMO.
I tried Aglae cal + strontium( bone builder) before, They made me constipated & stomach discomfort. And I’ve have switched to Garden of life ( vitamin code grow bone system) and I feel good. No constipation. Their ingredients are almost similar to Algae plus+ bone builder, but they added enzymes and probiotics which help a lot for my digestion and for the gut as well. I really like it. 👍
I discovered AlgaeCal a couple of weeks ago, ordered the 6-month supply, and just started taking it (the bone-builder pack with AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium). I've had about 4 dexascans starting in my 50s, and the most recent one was mixed: 97% PBD in my spine, but 67% in my left femoral neck. My doctor immediately suggested the dreaded drugs (which I think is weird considering the spine reading!), but I said no, let me take some time to think. Then I discovered AlgaeCal. So this video came at the PERFECT time. Also, I discovered your RU-vid channel a few weeks ago because of a recent bout of hip pain. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your approach to analyzing findings of current medical research. Your relentless approach to uncovering flaws and biases is awe-inspiring. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for putting out this information so people like me can benefit from it. ❤❤❤
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I’d like to see a review of Nature’s Way Alive Bone Support which also uses an algae based calcium plus additional minerals similar to AlgaeCal. I know you have a relationship with AlgaeCal so it’s not likely but it would be great for us to have an impartial review of Alive.
@@katielerchen3016 They're in capsules. You could always open the capsule and take the powder in your food. Good luck finding all your supplements in glass.
I have a question/concern about where the algae is sourced and is it tested for PFAS and heavy metals? Algae can easily be contaminated from the water it grows in and has been a problem for brands of chlorella and spirulina. The research I have found for bone health with K2 is that it is MK4 that improves bone health. I take a combination of the 2 with higher amounts of MK4. It is a small soft gel.
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I turned 60 and had my first dexascan. I have osteoporosis in my left hip and spine and osteopenia in my rt hip. My Md wants me to start Alendronate . I am very sceptical because it has so many side effects. I will rather try natural supplements first. Thank you for your very informative videos.
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@@caroljessa7466 Do some hardcore research before starting any drugs. Look up Dr. Doug's videos on bisphosphonates and Prolia (at least 3 different videos). Those are not good long term solutions, and yes, they do have a lot of side effects, some very severe. I was on Actonel and Prolia, and had some irreversible side effects. Also on Forteo some time ago. That's a completely different story. I would do that one again. Unlike the others, it actually builds bone. Fosamax, Actonel, Prolia, etc. suppress bone metabolism, which might look good on paper for awhile, but in the end is not good.
Are there any studies addressing “rebound” risks should a person decide to stop taking Strontium after a period of time since it impacts the balance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts? Could that then increase fracture risk?
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Im 66 and on calcium vit d3 supplements plus Osteonate weekly.However since discovering the risks of bisphonates i have reduced to once a fortnight. Watching your videos is so enlightening but rather overwhelming .
Just broke out in an extremely itchy rash due to the strontium citrate, and I do know this is not a rare side effect. Just wanted people to be aware. I do wish I could take it. 😭
Same think happened to me I had an extreme itchy hives prickly all over body head to toe. I've never had a reaction to anything in my life I'm 61. Took days for it to get out of my system. It was the strontium in The Garden of Life Grow Bone supplements.
@@debperry2379 it’s been five days since discontinued and I still have the itchy rash arms, torso, hips and lower part of the face. I’ve never had a reaction like that to anything either. Dr. has me on steroids and Zyrtec. 😣
I like your balanced discussion on strontium. I am just over the osteoporosis mark in my femoral neck (still in osteopenia in the spine) so I’m not ready to jump into strontium as I don’t feel it is natural to have so much in the bone replacing calcium. As you said, not enough studies to show that it actually helps with fracture risk. I’m also concerned that it might contribute to brittle bone .
Have you seen the research by Dr Barrie Tan regarding vitamin E delta gold tocotrienol from annato seeds? He also recommends K2 mk4 instead of mk7 due to the increased bioavailability.
I am so glad you recommend Algae Cal Plus. I have been using it for over a year. I will be doing my Dexa Scan soon. I also was taking Strotinum but it was giving me loose stools, and I am trying to figure out why. I have had to stop taking 2 tablets a day and started taking one pill every few days.
Thank you! I’ve been taking this now for 2 months along with HRT and wearing a weighted vest when I walk. I’m looking forward to my next dexascan. I will say my back no longer aches between the shoulders like it was. Maybe a good sign!
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I took algae cal strontium and it made me bleed when I urinated. I stopped and after a month I tried it again. Same thing happened. My doctor said it seemed to me dangerous for my kidneys. They did not give me my money back
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@@Dr_DougLucas Hi, could you please comment on why product such as AlgeCal and similar have Calcium AND Magnesium together when its being said that these 2 should not be taken at the same time?
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I emailed algae-cal and asked about my genuine allergy to iodine. They discouraged me from taking their algae based supplements. Do you have a non-algae sourced calcium you recommend?
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In your video regarding Algae Cal you used the supplement amounts for 2 capsules. The suggested use is 2 capsules twice daily. Does the 4 capsule dose change your recommendation?
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Highly informative video. I went to the AlgaeCal site and read the ingredients of AlgaeCal Plus. AlgaeCal Plus contains magnesium oxide. Is magnesium oxide absorbable? I thought the amino acid chelates of magnesium were more absorbable. Can you talk to the company and ask them to switch to a more bioavailable form of magnesium? I think I prefer to get the regular AlgaeCal, add D3 complete, and separately add boron and another form magnesium.
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@@Dr_DougLucas Thank you, I'll do that. By the way thanks for getting us the 10% discount from AlgaeCal. When I purchased plain AlgaeCal and D3 complete, I was given the discount on both even though plain AlgaeCal is not one of the recommended products.
Dear Dr. Doug thank you. Could you say something on Vitamine C please ? Is it good or not to add Vitamine C supplément ? I guess not for bones support but for oeverall general wellness. Does it affect the other bones support supplément ?
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Unfortunately I am very sensitive to magnesium, especially magnesium oxide. I have had to separate my calcium from my magnesium so I can better control the amount of magnesium I take. I’ve spent the last three years experimenting with various types and dosages of magnesium only to find that none of them agree with my system. So I try to get my magnesium from my food and sometimes supplement with magnesium glycinate. Very frustrating!
I would like that opinion also. I use the Grow Bone kit. It also contains magnesium from algae. I had improvement in my DEXA this year, first time ever and the only lifestyle change was the Grow Bone.
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A prescription form of strontium ranelate to treat osteoporosis is available in Europe, but it has not been approved by the FDA. Strontium supplements (not the same as ranelate) are available over the counter in the U.S., but no studies show they are safe or effective. Taking strontium supplements can actually lead to inaccurate bone density tests later in life. This product contains strontium.
Can you please look into the specific collagen called Fortibone (manufactured by Gelita)? This collagen has research behind it and some doctors who specialize in menopause are now recommending it. I would be very interested in your thoughts on the research.
I read that strontium thickens the outer bone, which is why Dexa changes. The problem is that thicker bones do not mean stronger bones. This thickening alters the tensile strength of bone. Also, the small amount of strontium 3-5 mg that is included in organic calcium products is okay, it's the separate products ranging up to 500 mg is not good.
Was Strontium Citrate studied and found not to pose an increase risk of blood clots, or is it assumed? I have a genetic mutation that makes me more likely to get them. Thanks a lot.
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Dr. Doug, do menopausal women with severe osteoporosis can reverse taking your recommended products? Once recovered after 6 months or more, do they have to take them for the rest of their lives? Do these supplements create dependency? After recovering bone density and bone strength, can be stopped for a month or more aI and re-start? I will appreciate your response.
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To be clear, even though I am on Coumadin it’s ok if I take K7? I have heart disease, Osteoporosis, and have fractured three vertebrae. I really want to take the supplements you’re teaching me about, but I’m afraid to take vitamin K. So you’re saying it’s OK if I do take it, correct? Thank you so much for your help. 😊 PS I have been taking Fosamax since my fx a yr ago. I’m not sure if that’s the way to go but I am terrified to stop taking it. I live with chronic back pain and want my life back.
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Is Magnesium & Vitamin D3 & K2 helpful for building bones or just good for overall health? I’m so confused as to which Magnesium is the best for absorption
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I am in UK and we cannit get dexa scan unless the Dr says so and then 5 years apart at the earliest. I have been taking Bone grow system for about 18 months after giving up Alendronic acid after 5 months use. I had already fallen and broken my wrist about a year ago. A few weeks ago i fell, and landed on my other wrist, it did not break it was just sprained! I also visit a chiropractor and my back seems to be a lot better butcagain, they are not allowed to xray. What do think of Bone grow system? It has some good reviews.
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I really want to try AlgaeCal but I have dysphagia and can't swallow pills. I wonder if it would be too gritty or if I can put in my pureed meals. I did sign up for your masterclass. Do you know if these can be opened and put into my breakfast and dinner meals?
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@@kmtx78 I have a hard time swallowing pills too, for different reasons . I do open up the AlgaeCal and put it into a tiny amount of yogurt. It's not bad at all. Sometimes I take two capsules at a time that way. The powder is a little bit gritty, but it seems a little less so to me than rock forms of Ca. Doesn't taste bad either. The yogurt coats it and makes it easy to swallow, for me at least. I think it would work in pureed foods too.
I've recently been diagnosed with Osteopenia. My concern with AlgaeCal is the following, I already take a low dose of Potassium chloride ER 20 mEq, I already take vitamin D3 (800IU) and I've been advised to take no more than 1200mg of calcium but it's very difficult to find calcium only supplements. Can you please advise where I could possibly purchase calcium only of 1200mg? Thank you in advance.
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I actually ordered this supplement. I took the strontium and I woke up to body aches, which makes sense because it’s strengthening the bones but my concern is I was told strontium can cause heart disease/heart attacks. Is that true?
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Thank you for the great, informative video, Dr. Doug! I've read that strontium blocks calcium absorption so you have to take calcium and strontium away from each other. Is this true?
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Publications from AlgaeCal are peer reviewed in order to be published. They have not been replicated by a 3rd party but no one would pay for that to be done so I wouldn't hold a supplement company to that level of rigor.
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In your optimal bone health workbook, you recommend not to take magnesium and calcium at the same time as they compete for the same receptors. Why is there calcium and magnesium in the same supplement?
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So let me get this straight are you recommending that people take two of each one of these three supplements twice a day wow that’s a lot of capsules. Or is just one of the supplements good enough good enough
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Dr Doug is not suggesting that you take all three at once. This would give you too much of some nutrients. He discussed his concerns about too much calcium. I'm pretty sure that he would consider this too much calcium and other nutrients. He is giving you 3 different choices. Pick one or take one of recommendations at a time at the recommended dosage for that product.
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Have you read the stipulations? In order to qualify, you have to have DEXAs right before you start their product and 6 months after. Who’s doctor is getting insurance companies to pay for 6 month DEXA scans?!
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The videos are for options to try. Not everyone knows every possible product on the market and which ones are "real". Perhaps one of the other products that others who are watching would work for you.
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