I quit going for follow-up dexa scans because the one doctor told me that if I wasn't going to take the drugs there was no point. But I did decide to do all I can on my own to improve my bone health. So I researched the various types of calcium and decided the one that had the best chance of being absorbed is Bone-Up which is made from powdered calf bone and includes other important supplements like Vit K & D. I also started taking collagen peptides daily, plenty of vitamin D, a daily multivitamin (Centrum Silver) and drinking organic milk. I make sure I get plenty of protein daily and spread out my calcium intake throughout the day to make sure it is absorbed. THE GOOD NEWS: My new primary care physician urged me to go back to get a dexa scan. I went to the same bone health specialist that I had gone to in the past and MY BONE DENSITY AND BONE MASS HAD IMPROVED! I was ecstatic! I did it with diet, supplements and exercise - no drugs. They had told me that wouldn't be possible, but I did it! Now I am so determined to do even better in practicing healthy choices every day. IT DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

I would say 'start off slowly' with whatever you do!!

Hi Cathy what collagen peptides do you recommend please

Does anyone know what collagen peptides to get?

Great to hear. Learned something also. When you mention to spread out your calcium. I was taking it all in one shot. Thanks for the tip.