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Strontium Ranelate (Ref)

Reference strontium salt used as anti-osteoporotic drug.

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Overview

Reference strontium salt used as anti-osteoporotic drug.

Natural sources
  • Whole foods (leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, seafood, animal proteins)
  • Fortified foods such as cereals, breads, plant milks, and table salt
  • Mineral supplements as chelates, citrates, glycinates, or inorganic salts
Common forms
  • Chelated form (glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, malate)
  • Inorganic salt (oxide, sulfate, chloride)
  • Liquid ionic solution
  • Topical or transdermal preparation

Forms & variants of Strontium

Different chemical forms of Strontium behave differently. Browse each form's mechanism, bioavailability, and best-use context.

Mechanism of action

Promotes osteoblastogenesis and inhibits osteoclast activity.

Pathways
  • · Promotes osteoblastogenesis
  • · inhibits osteoclast activity

Effects on the body

Decreases
vertebral fracture risk

Organ system effects

Bones

Strontium Ranelate (Ref) contributes to bone mineralization, osteoblast activity, or calcium-phosphate homeostasis.

Evidence-based benefits

Reduces vertebral fracture risk

Strong evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Diarrhea
Rare
  • · DRESS syndrome
Serious
  • · Increased CV risk

Drug interactions

Prescription medications (general)
Always disclose Strontium Ranelate (Ref) use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
minor

Supplement interactions

Pairs well with
  • A high-quality multivitamin
    Covers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
  • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
    Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
Avoid combining with

No specific avoidances listed.

Dosing & bioavailability

Typical dose
Rx 2 g/day
Best form
Most evidence is based on the chelated form (glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, malate) form.
Timing
Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
With food?
Either with or without food.

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Scientific evidence8Show studies
RCTN Engl J Med · 2004

SOTI trial of strontium ranelate

Meunier PJ, et al.

3-year DB-RCT in 1649 postmenopausal women.

Key findings

Reduced vertebral fracture risk by 41%.

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Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

PubMed: Strontium Ranelate (Ref) — Reduces vertebral fracture risk

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Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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