Strontium
Strontium/Nutrient Depletion:
AlginAlgin: According to human research and secondary sources, algin or alginate may bind to strontium and reduce its absorption from the GI tract and thereby lead to strontium toxicity (65). AntacidsAntacids: According to the manufacturer, strontium ranelate should be taken two hours before or after antacids, as these agents may decrease strontium absorption.CalciumCalcium: According to human research, calcium may reduce the intestinal absorption of strontium by 60-70%, possibly due to competition at binding sites (41). Strontium has also been found replace calcium and inhibit calcium absorption. Experts recommend taking strontium two hours before or after taking calcium. CorticosteroidsCorticosteroids: In human research, strontium absorption was reduced (approximately 12%) by oral administration of beclomethasone dipropionate (26). Dairy productsDairy products: According to human research, calcium-containing foods may reduce the intestinal absorption of strontium (41). In human research, strontium bioavailability was not significantly affected by lactose (28). LaminariaLaminaria: Laminaria contains alginate. According to secondary sources, alginate may bind to strontium and reduce its absorption from the GI tract and thereby lead to strontium toxicity.Seaweed, kelp, bladderwrackSeaweed, kelp, bladderwrack: Bladderwrack or kelp contains alginate. According to secondary sources, alginate may bind to strontium and reduce its absorption from the GI tract and thereby lead to strontium toxicity.