Jarrow BoneUp, 1,000mg Calcium Per Day, 120 Capsules

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Product Description Jarrow Formulas BoneUp includes StimuCal MicroCrystalline HydroxyApatite (MCHA), a naturally derived and bioavailable source of calcium. Each serving of BoneUp provides 1000 milligrams of calcium from Stimucal MCHA, helping you to receive calcium for supporting bone health and density.* StimuCal MCHA supports bone mineral density more effectively than traditional calcium carbonate supplements.* This means that BoneUp can help support the density of your bones, supporting overall bone health.* In addition to calcium, StimuCal MCHA also provides bone proteins, including type I collagen. These proteins play a role in supporting bone health and your skeletal system.* Jarrow Formulas BoneUp is non-GMO. BoneUp is also gluten-free, allowing those individuals with dietary restrictions to confidently incorporate it into their routine. For optimal results, it is recommended that adults take 2 capsules of BoneUp 3 times per day with meals (for a total of 6), or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional. By following this intake regimen, you can maximize the absorption and utilization of the essential micronutrients contained in BoneUp. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Amazon.com Jarrow Formulas Bone-Up provides comprehensive supplemental nutritional support for maintaining strong, healthy bones.* Bone-Up has been a featured product of Jarrow Formulas for some time and has been updated through the years to reflect the latest scientific findings regarding skeletal health. Jarrow Formulas Bone-Up, 120 Capsules At a Glance: Promotes bone density* Provides the essentials for proper calcium utilization by the body Utilizes New Zealand or Australian bovine bone ossein microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (OHC)--more than just calcium Ideal for those who are not getting enough calcium from foods or who are on a high protein and/or high phosphorous diet Promotes bone density with comprehensive supplemental nutrition. Provides the essentials for proper calcium utilization by the body. View larger. Bone Mass and Ossein Hydroxyapatite In 1982, an important calcium supplementation study was concluded and reported by the Dept. of Medicine and Radiology, Royal Free Hospital in London, England. Fifty-three women with reduced calcium absorption and accelerated bone loss were separated into three groups and studied for over 14 months. At the conclusion of the study, only the women that received 1,000 mg of calcium from ossein hydroxyapatite (OHC) along with vitamin D showed significant support for bone-health.* OHC produces more prolonged calcium balance than soluble calcium salts. It also allows the bone osteoblast cells to be more receptive to its components and to build bone tissue. Furthermore, OHC provides both the organic and inorganic constituents found in human bone: the hydroxyapatite microcrystals consist of calcium, phosphorous, oxygen, and hydrogen; the trace minerals zinc, strontium, silicon and iron; and proteins, amino acids and aminoglycans.* Bone Health Bone consists of calcium and phosphorous crystals embedded in a framework of interlocking protein fibers. The protein fibers are made primarily of collagen. The mineral crystals give bone hardness, strength, and rigidity. Collagen fibers impart their quality of flexibility. Hydroxyapatite composes 67 percent of the weight of bone, and the collagenous fibers make up the remaining 33 percent.* The average adult has 1,000 - 1,200 grams of calcium in the body. Bones are the body's largest calcium storehouse and will release calcium into the bloodstream in order to ensure correct blood levels of calcium. Thus, blood calcium levels can be normal while bone loss can be considerable. Between 2 - 4 percent of a person's skeleton is remodeled every year. This means that calcium and other minerals leave the bone in a process called resorption and then must be "remodeled" or replaced. Whether due to poor nutrition or reduced hormone levels with the onset of aging, the loss of calcium and other minerals from the bone creates tiny holes that make bones weak and brittle, particularly if collagen is being lost. It has been estimated that post-menopausal women lose 0.7 percent to 2 percent of their bone per year while men lose 0.5 percent-0.7 percent. Between 45 and 75 years of age, women lose 30 percent of their skeletal structure and men lose 15 percent. Calcium Plus It starts with the finest source of calcium available: New Zealand or Australian bovine bone hydroxyapatite from chemical-free, range-grazed calves less than two years old (bones from veal calves are never used). Skeletal health, however, requires more than calcium. Scientific evidence conclusively demonstrates the need for other nutrients like vitamin D, vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, boron, and trace minerals such as zinc, copper, and manganese.* Who Needs to Supplem