Strontium


Introduction: 

Strontium is a mineral that is not classified as essential for the human body.

Sources: 

Strontium is widely distributed throughout nature. Strontium levels in the soil determine how much strontium will be in the foods grown in particular areas. Areas with strontium-rich soils also tend to have higher levels of strontium in the drinking water.

Treatment For: 

Osteoporosis Dental cavities

Symptoms of Deficiency: 

"Strontium is not an essential mineral, so deficiencies are not seen with this mineral."

Recommended Dosages: 

"No recommended intake levels have been established for strontium, since it is not considered essential for humans. However, preliminary research in humans suggests that 600–1,700 mg of strontium, taken as a supplement in the form of strontium salts, may increase bone mass in the vertebrae of people with osteoporosis."

Side Effects: 

"No consistent toxicities from strontium supplements have been reported. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with strontium."