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Role in Human Health

Strontium

For some treatments 1,000 mg of strontium has to be ingested daily (versus a few mg/day through normal food intake), and at those amounts various medical problems may be experienced which include; dental caries, rickets, abdominal spasms, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, skin irritation, blood clots, fainting, memory problems, and seizures. As a result, strontium does not appear to serve any unique or specific purpose that no other, or better tolerated nutrient could fulfill.

Most plant foods, dairy, (Brazil) nuts, seawater. Some toothpastes that are marketed for "Sensitive Teeth" contain strontium chloride as part of their formulation.

The action of strontium is closely related to that of calcium, although retention of strontium varies inversely with calcium intake. Supplementing larger amounts of strontium increases calcium, but not magnesium retention, and it has the potential to lower stomach acid levels, insulin, WBC, germanium, fluoride, bismuth, and silicon. These effects should be kept in mind when considering strontium supplementation in the treatment of osteoporosis.