Are you taking a bone supplement to improve your DEXA bone density score? Did you hear that strontium, a molecule found in some bone supplements, may increase risk of heart attack and blood clotting? I did! And that freaked me out. So, what did I do? Contacted my bone doctor bestie Dr. Doug Lucas to sort this all out.

Dr Doug Lucas is a leading osteoporosis and bone health specialist who gives us clarity in this short episode, especially if you're taking AlgaeCal or considering adding strontium to your routine.

We cover:

· If strontium falsely inflates DEXA scores

· The difference between strontium ranelate and strontium citrate

· Do they really lower fracture risk

· What's more important? Bone quality or bone density?

· Which scans can show bone strength?

· What happens when we stop strontium

· What women should actually focus on for fracture prevention

Dr. Doug Lucas is a leading expert in osteoporosis and longevity medicine. As a double board-certified physician and founder of The OsteoCollective, he helps people—especially midlife women—reverse bone loss, optimize hormones, and reclaim strength and vitality through an evidence-based, root-cause approach. His message: osteoporosis is not a life sentence, and conventional medicine isn't your only option. Dr. Doug left his career as an orthopedic surgeon after becoming frustrated with a system that waited until bones were broken before taking action. Now, he's on a mission to teach people how to take control of their health before disease sets in. Whether he's speaking on bone health, functional medicine, or aging with intention, Dr. Doug delivers clear, relatable, science-backed insights your audience will remember—and act on.

Contact Dr. Doug Lucas:

Website: https://www.osteocollective.com/media

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr_DougLucas

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