Salem, MA
A 57-year-old female asked:

Taking fosamax (alendronate). i came across strontium to take w/fosamax (alendronate) for 1 year then take this grow bone system (algaecal). have you heard of these & ok to take?

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Dr. Marvin Den
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
Strontium: Strontium has been shown to help bones. Would not however take any of these unless under the supervision of a doctor.
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