What is Strontium Citrate and what are its uses?

Question

My doctor, a Preventative Medicine Specialist put me on Strontium for my osteoporosis. I want to understand why.

Answer 1

Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and increased susceptibility to fracture. Recent in vitro studies showed that strontium citrate, a novel agent containing two strontium atoms, acts as an effective anti-osteoporotic drug by inhibiting bone resorption by osteoclasts and promoting osteoblast replication and bone formation. Basically, it promotes bone build-up and strengthening.

Studies in animals demonstrated that strontium ranelate increases bone mass, microarchitecture and strength in intact rodents and prevents bone loss in osteopenic animals.

Clinical studies show that strontium citrate reduces the risk of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures in postmenopausal osteoporosis. Together, these recent advances point to unique effects of strontium citrate on bone cells and show that strontium citrate has significant clinical benefits in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Answer 2

Strontium is a trace element needed for bones and teeth.