What is Strontium - What are Biphosphonates
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Biphosphonates 9/21
Hair loss after weight loss surgery! 5/18
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My Ode to Dr. K
By Vicki BlackburnThe Dser's motto is 'Protein First" And lots of water or I'll have a big thirst!
Vitamins, vitamins each and everyday Keeps my body healthy in every way!
Once a year I have my labs done Because all my D I can't get from the sun!
Bones are thinner so Stontium and K2 I take Don't want brittle bones those bisphosphonates make!
I know I know exercise is such a chore But once I start my body wants more!
I've also learned that eating fat is my friend
Without it, nothing comes out the other end!
Weight re-gain will not be mine For compliant I'll be 90% of the time!
I try and I try to give up diet cokes Oh hell, we all know that's just a big joke!
Simple carbs, sugar and. those darn potato chips I must remember still go to my hips!
Speaking of carbs, there's one thing I know Before I eat them "Pass the Beano!"
I love my DS, eating portions now normal Except for the days I go a little hormonal!
My closet is stuffed it looks like a store
I don't think there's room for any more!
Problems don't go away because you've lost weight But their easier to deal with in a size 8! (not really, 12 didn't rhyme)
I have to remember, you only gave me the tools It's up to me to keep following the rules!
The only thing left I have to say Is thank you so much Dr. K!
8 years out feeling fine here's to year number 9!!
It is mineral metal that has many uses including medical imaging. It was found that it can also promote bone building when combined with calcium. There is a product that has been approved in Europe, but not in US. I would have to guess that there are drug companies that make the biphosphonates that are probably not happy about it. There are published studies that have demonstrated this medical use of Stontium.
These are class of medication (Fosamax, Actonel, Zometa, Boniva, Didronal, Aredia) that tip the balance for less bone breakdown, for treatment of osteoporosis. Let me explain: Our bones undergo continuous reconstruction. There are cells that break down the bone and there are cells that make up new bone. The net effect over time is that the bone is continuously refreshed. There are certain medications, diseases and conditions that favor the breakdown phase and other that tip the balance in the favor of build up phase. Biphosphonates, slow down the breakdown phase. The net result (in theory) and to some degree in published data is that it results in more bone buildup, than breakdown. It is my opinion that this class of medications should be avoided since the benefits do not out weight the risk in most cases. Specifically in post weight loss surgical patients it should be avoided since the patients have low Calcium, Low Vitamin D, and Elevated PTH all of which are contraindication to the use of biphosphonates.