Guest guest Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Strontium Also known as: Sr Description Strontium is a Micromineral. It has not yet been established whether small amounts of Strontium are essential to humans or not. Health Benefits of Strontium Detoxification Supplemental trace amounts of Strontium may prevent the absorption of radioactive Strontium-90. [more info] Musculoskeletal System Strontium may help to improve the cell structure and mineral matrix of the Bones. [more info] Strontium may stimulate the production of Cartilage. references Strontium may be an effective treatment for Osteoarthritis (due to its ability to stimulate the production of Cartilage). references Strontium may be an effective treatment for Osteoporosis. references Oral Health Strontium may help to improve the cell structure and mineral matrix of the Teeth. Strontium may help to prevent Tooth Decay. references These Substances may Facilitate the Excretion of Excessive Strontium Carbohydrates Alginates may facilitate the excretion of excessive Strontium. references Dietary Sources of Strontium Strontium is generally found in trace amounts in all foods - the content of individual foods varies in accordance with the soil content of the area in which the foods are harvested. The highest sources of Strontium for humans are from Sea Vegetables and Sea Water. Toxic Effects of Excessive Strontium Minerals Excessive consumption of Strontium may cause the excretion of Calcium from the Bones (Strontium's chemical structure is very similar to that of Calcium). These Substances may Interfere with Strontium Minerals Calcium may interfere with the absorption of Strontium as Calcium and Strontium compete with each other for absorption. Therefore persons using Strontium for therapeutic purposes should not consume Calcium supplements (or high-Calcium meals) at the same time as Strontium. Human Strontium Ingestion and Therapeutic Dosages The average human body contains 300 - 350 mg of Strontium at any given time (and this Strontium is concentrated mostly in the Bones and Teeth). The average human intake of Strontium is 2 mg per day. Clinical studies using supplemental Strontium for the prevention/treatment of Osteoporosis have involved the use of 700 mg of elemental Strontium per day. Bioavailability 20% - 40% of dietary Strontium is absorbed by the body and excessive intake of Strontium is excreted via the feces. Forms of Strontium Strontium Carbonate consists of 59.3% elemental Strontium bound to 40.7% Carbonate. Strontium Chloride Strontium Citrate consists of 30% elemental Strontium bound to 70% Citric Acid. Strontium Gluconate Strontium Lactate Strontium Ranelate is composed of 34% Strontium combined with 66% Ranelic Acid. Strontium Ranelate was developed in order to make Strontium patentable. It is not superior to other forms of supplemental Strontium. This is the form used in the Pharmaceutical Drug product, Protos. Strontium-90 is a (toxic) Radioisotope of Strontium. Commercial Availability of Strontium Oral Products Strontium is available from some internet-based suppliers in the form of: - 565 mg capsules (containing 175 mg elemental Strontium from Strontium Citrate) - 756 mg capsules (containing 227 mg elemental Strontium from Strontium Citrate) - 340 mg capsules (Strontium Carbonate) Related Topics Copyright (Hyperhealth Pro 6.0, 2006) In-Tele-Health C 2006 (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM) Renie 5-31-05 5 feet tall 256.3/113.4/115.0 -142.9 goal and beyond 9.22.07 Dr. Marchesini,Brazil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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