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Strontium

Concerned about workplace exposure or bone health? The Strontium Blood Test measures strontium levels in the body. While small amounts may come from diet or supplements, high levels usually come from industrial exposure. This test may help check for overexposure or monitor whether strontium is affecting your bones or overall health.

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Strontium

Taking strontium supplements for bone health, living in areas with potential contamination, or experiencing unexplained bone or kidney issues that might be mineral-related?

Overview

Think of strontium as your body's mineral imposter – it's so chemically similar to calcium that your body can't tell the difference and readily accepts it into your bones and teeth. This naturally occurring element acts like a chameleon in your system, potentially playing the role of helpful ally or unwelcome intruder depending on where it comes from and how much you're exposed to. When strontium enters your body, whether from supplements designed to support bone health or from environmental sources like contaminated water and soil, it follows the same pathways as calcium and becomes part of your bone structure.

A strontium test helps uncover this hidden story by measuring the levels in your system, which is especially valuable if you live near industrial areas, drink well water, take strontium supplements, or have mysterious bone or kidney issues that might stem from mineral imbalances. While controlled amounts from therapeutic supplements have shown promise for strengthening bones in conditions like osteoporosis, excessive environmental exposure could potentially disrupt your body's delicate mineral balance, affecting everything from bone quality to kidney function. Understanding your strontium levels gives you and your healthcare provider crucial insight into whether this mineral chameleon is working for you or against you.

Reviewed by Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

Symptoms

You may benefit from this test if you experience:
Bone pain or deep aching Fractures with minimal trauma Occupational metal exposure Osteoporosis screening

Purpose

Essential for individuals taking strontium supplements, those with environmental exposure concerns, people with unexplained bone disorders, or anyone living in areas with known strontium contamination who need to monitor their exposure levels.

How to prepare

No special fasting required. If taking strontium supplements, continue normal routine unless specifically instructed otherwise by healthcare provider. Inform laboratory about any strontium supplement use, environmental exposures, or geographic location that might affect interpretation. Avoid contamination from strontium-containing products on hands or clothing.

Understanding results

Normal strontium levels vary but are typically <50 µg/L in most populations. Levels 50-200 µg/L may indicate environmental exposure or supplement use requiring monitoring. Levels >200 µg/L suggest significant exposure requiring investigation and potential intervention. Results interpreted based on exposure source and clinical context.

After the test

If levels are elevated from environmental sources, identify and reduce exposure through water filtration, dietary modifications, or environmental remediation. If levels are high from supplements, consider dose adjustment or monitoring for effectiveness versus risk. Assess kidney function and bone metabolism markers if levels are concerning.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Testing can help ensure you're achieving therapeutic levels while avoiding excessive accumulation, and monitor for any potential adverse effects on mineral balance.
  • Yes, strontium in bones can artificially increase bone density measurements, so it's important to inform your healthcare provider about strontium use before DEXA scans.
  • Strontium has a long half-life in bones (several years), so levels may remain elevated for extended periods after stopping supplements or exposure.
  • Therapeutic strontium supplements are controlled doses for potential bone benefits, while environmental exposure is typically uncontrolled and may come from contaminated sources.
  • Very high levels may potentially interfere with calcium metabolism, affect bone quality, or impact kidney function, which is why monitoring is important with supplementation or exposure.
  • Generally no - testing while on supplements helps assess your actual exposure levels and therapeutic monitoring. Only discontinue if specifically advised by your healthcare provider.
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