osteopororis and bread query - Osteoporosis Message Board

tiago · 11-23-2007, 10:24 AM

hello all i'm enquering on behalf of my mother(58) who has recently been diagnosed with osteporosis/osteo arthritis she's also just come off HRT after taking it for a decade or so, my query is this..... i've read that some breads block calcium intake ,can anyone in the uk recommend an 'osteoporosis friendly' brand, are the healthier wholemeal breads banned(as i've read)? i've been buying her burgen 'soya and linseed' but i'd rather be 100 percent certain that the food i'm giving her is actually healthy.any advice would be appreciated

jacal5 · 11-24-2007, 08:04 AM

Hi,

I'm not from the UK so I don't know what breads are available to you, but soya is controversial when it comes to bone density, it contains phytic acid which may block calcium absorption. I've read it's best to limit all fiber to 25 grams daily, and to maintain a balance of acid/alkaline foods for better bone health.
Alkaline foods like fruits and veggies are better for bone health than acidic foods like bread, meat, soda, etc.

It's very commendable that you are concerned with your mom's health, there are many tips on this board regarding nutrition, supplements, exercise, and medication to improve bone density.

Good luck to both of you.

Myth · 11-25-2007, 05:29 AM

hi
calcium supplements are best taken on an empty stomache as any food & fibre can slow/ prevent its absorption, it should also be taken away from any other medication as calcium can prevent the absorption of medicines

cheers Myth

peppurr · 11-25-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Myth

hi
calcium supplements are best taken on an empty stomache as any food & fibre can slow/ prevent its absorption, it should also be taken away from any other medication as calcium can prevent the absorption of medicines

cheers Myth

Awwww Geeeeez! When's a person supposed to eat?

I'm taking Strontium Citrate too and that has to be on an empty stomach.

I have read that you shouldn't take ca with fiber, so I'm avoiding that. I've also read that you can do ca citrate without food but the others (carbonate & glucomate) should be taken with food for better absorption.

Of course, I want to do this right. I've read that you need to take magnesium for the ca to be absorbed so I'm doing that too! Myth - can you tell me how you go about taking the calcium and eating?

Myth · 11-25-2007, 01:27 PM

hi pep
I know trying to juggle medication is enough to drive one mad
heres my routine, right or wrong its the best I can do
I take calcium citrate , magnesium, vit D midmorning well away from any food, the strontium I take last thing at night before bed
Im on a low dose calcium approx 600g as I believe too much calcium actually increases bone turnover & magnesium +vit D is more important (some people may want to debate that one) and its too early to tell if strontium is doing me any good yet. and yes fibre is supposed to interfere with absorption I also read that the humble cup of tea prevents absorption of almost anything

hope that helps
Myth