Which Calcium Supplements Are Best for Osteopenia?

Posted by Mary (Hgn, Tx) on 07/20/2025

Which Calcium Supplement for Osteopenia?

After my bone density test I was diagnosed with Osteopenia, of course the Doctors suggested taking a calcium supplement. He did not specify what type or amount. Since I had a minor stroke, and stint insert in Left Coritaded Artery, I'm supposed to take stains, which I refuse, I've read where taking calcium can also collect in the veins. My morning meds: Amlodipine Besylate 2.5mg 1x, Glucosamine 1500mg, Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium 1200mg 1x, Ubiquinol 100mg 1x, Fish Oil 1200mg 1x, Nattokinase 200 mg 1x. Evenings: Amlodipine Besylate 2.5mg 1x, Triple Magnesium 400mg 1x, Vit.D3,125mcg, MK-7 100mcg, Circulation & Vein Support(all various herbal) 1x, Fish Oil 1200mg 1x, Niacin 500mg(flushing)1x. My last cholesterol lab report showed; total 209, tri-74, hdl-71, vldl-13, ldl-125. The question is if I should take a calcium sup., and/or best type, mg, and when.

Replied by Art
California
07/20/2025

Hi Mary,

If you are going to supplement with calcium try using lower dose capsules or pills that the body can handle well. A supplement like the following that contains calcium in a fairly low dose along with magnesium and might be useful as the magnesium works well together with the calcium and also works well with vitamin D to help fend off osteoporosis, since you now have osteopenia:

https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Mag-Mg-Magnesium-Chloride-Supplement/dp/B07Y945GTQ/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=YURMJ0GFCV9M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jcEuRpRALHWEL9XtYwG4CD5eX4Ort7T-mhiKnqnOyo9ie2L6jasN4k_1ZNXggx3p8NQTKGntKIymMD1ElqdWp8NspxUKHWhURDwMeUWE5Tpx_mFjR880XPR5u1J4pvkbBmSHnOiq7lBKgvpDEes6rzrhOrc131kX7sWGMcKkvqPfeIcjtCypPTZX6wLJEcbaWQGzzIRYAD700hdf9u1A92fx68MFiW4zC6yZ-5x5-r7smS7w5b5iQB9RnMcGPAfiU9SIH_iTcv368nmZ2lGV6OKvOTxHSfHjKJ5BQZ8k4wI.G2b3Wrh2DraDTqw6MQ4RFqrnlFuZXgzZ3VLOYtLpF2k&dib_tag=se&keywords=low+dose+calcium&qid=1753060411&sprefix=low+dose+calcium,aps,246&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

You might also be interested in the following link that discusses using several common supplements to help deal with osteopenia and osteoporosis :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/osteoporosis-supplements-art-solbrig.html

Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress!

Art