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Tracy Lewis-Currie's avatar

This is interesting new information to me. I'm going to look into Fortibone here in Toronto (apparently the active collagen ingredient in the CanPrev-Collagen Bone powder formula) and consider that as an addition to my "bone health stash". Thank you!

FleursDeChi's avatar

What I have found that contains fortibone is very expensive -- I can't tell from this writing whether it's worth $2-$3+ per serving, but I'm guessing not.

J C's avatar

I have been told that unfortunately the bone density gains from Evenity are quickly lost unless 'locked in' with a bisphosphonate. That's a big worry for me as I'm half way through my year of Evenity and really not keen on the way bisphosphonates work or their potential side effects.

Melanie Marie's avatar

Really interesting read

Kate Mai's avatar

I am starting to take Fortibone but my powder does not contain Vitamin C, which I understand is important for best effects. I don’t want to make a smoothie every day and I would prefer not to drink it with orange juice. Any suggestions?

Strong To The Bone's avatar

HI Kate, I’m not sure specifically. When I have just looked it up, a lot of fruits tend to be high in Vit C.

Robyn Everingham's avatar

Thanks for the update.

Fatimah Ali, PhD-Lupus Health's avatar

I was surprised to hear that certain collagen strengthen the bones. Good to know.

Emily Steele's avatar

Do you know where you can buy Fortibone in the uk? Oestopenia.

Strong To The Bone's avatar

Hey, no, I’m not sure where you can, unfortunately! It would always be appropriate to discuss with your GP before starting any new supplements like this.

Emily Steele's avatar

Ok thank you. Are you writing from the UK by the way?

My gp was utterly uninterested in providing any help other than telling me I’ll be rescanned in 5 years. Cancer in early 40s, chemo menopause … not sure I’d bother asking my gp!

Strong To The Bone's avatar

I am writing from the UK, I understand it can be difficult to speak to your GP. But unfortunately they are the access point.

Emily Steele's avatar

I know. It’s very frustrating. Information like yours is invaluable so huge thanks. What would be equivalent to the Fortibone brand you discussed that you can buy here?