Minerals
Strontium
Also called: strontium citrate, strontium ranelate
A mineral similar to calcium, taken up by bone.
- Why people take it
- Osteoporosis.
- What the evidence says
- Prescription strontium ranelate reduced fractures but raised heart and clot risks. Supplement forms are not tested.
- How it is usually taken
- Supplements usually contain strontium citrate 340 to 680 mg; not the same as the prescription medicine strontium ranelate.
- Be careful
- Makes bone density scans look better than they are. Avoid with heart or clot problems.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Calcium taken at the same time lowers absorption. Falsely raises bone density scan results.
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Common questions
What is Strontium?
A mineral similar to calcium, taken up by bone.
Why do people take Strontium?
Osteoporosis.
Does Strontium work?
Prescription strontium ranelate reduced fractures but raised heart and clot risks. Supplement forms are not tested.
How much Strontium do people take?
Supplements usually contain strontium citrate 340 to 680 mg; not the same as the prescription medicine strontium ranelate.
Is Strontium safe?
Makes bone density scans look better than they are. Avoid with heart or clot problems.
Does Strontium interact with medicines?
Calcium taken at the same time lowers absorption. Falsely raises bone density scan results.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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