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Strontium

Minerals

Strontium

Strontium is an alkaline earth metal element found naturally in small amounts in the environment and in some minerals. In dietary supplements, strontium salts (e.g., strontium ranelate) have been used for bone health, but elemental strontium itself is not a nutrient.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated May 28, 2024
Health score+1.0
-5Good5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
4 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Potential toxicity with excessive ingestion, possible interference with calcium metabolism, contamination risk from radioactive isotopes in certain contexts

Benefits

May support bone density when used as specific salts under medical supervision

Waters containing Strontium

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