@B G from the research I know, calcium is helpful but strength training seems to be the pivotal piece alongside that. I’ll see if anyone in my network is more of an expert on osteoporosis and I’ll get back to you

@B G Sorry for the late reply. This is a bit of a long reply, bare with me. Let me work through each piece. Of note: I connected with a colleague and had them answer some of the following, and I'll share what the research generally shows, though keep in mind I can only give individualized recommendations when working with someone directly — so run any changes by your care team first. Vitamin K2: MK4 vs MK7 Both forms direct calcium toward bone rather than arteries, but they behave differently. MK7 has a much longer half-life (~72 hours vs a few hours for MK4), meaning once-daily dosing maintains more consistent blood levels. MK4 is the form used in clinical research, but those studies used doses of 45,000 mcg — far above what's in typical supplements. At the 100–120 mcg range, MK7 is generally considered the more practical choice. The arterial benefit you read about applies to both forms through the same mechanism. Calcium carbonate vs citrate - Using both is a common approach. Citrate doesn't require stomach acid for absorption, which becomes more relevant with age. Generally speaking, the body absorbs calcium best in smaller doses spread through the day rather than all at once. Magnesium glycinate is a well-tolerated form with good bioavailability, and magnesium plays a genuine role in bone metabolism and vitamin D activation — so that choice makes sense from a research standpoint. Boron from prunes — this is actually backed by decent evidence. Boron appears to support calcium and magnesium retention and may enhance vitamin D activity. Prunes specifically have been studied for bone health outcomes (some trials used 3–5/day). Not a gimmick. The trendy supplements — algae calcium, goat milk powder, vitamin E variants — there's very little high-quality evidence behind most of these for bone density or fracture outcomes. The foundations (calcium, D3, K2, magnesium, resistance training) are where the evidence is strongest. You're right to be skeptical of anything showing up in your feed.

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@B G i haven’t read the consumer report, will have to give it a look. I’m sure hemp protein powder will be fine. I would take a look at the concentration of essential amino acids though, just to make sure you’re getting all of them (plant proteins are often missing some of them).