Strong Bones is a broad-spectrum formula to defend against osteoporosis. The strength of Strong Bones begins with microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHA), the most readily available form of calcium for human supplementation, which is also rich in proteins and phosphorus. This is the same type of calcium found in humans. Our MCHA is sourced from pasture-fed New Zealand bovine, certified free from antibiotics, herbicides, pesticides, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or “mad cow disease”). It is freeze-dried to offer the highest quality possible.
The amino acids ʟ-lysine and ʟ-proline improve calcium absorption and support collagen production, with the support of vitamin C.
Glucosamine sulfate represents a natural component for healthy cartilage and the production of connective tissue.
Magnesium is included to facilitate the absorption of calcium.
Zinc, copper, manganese, and boron are essential elements for bone growth, collagen formation, and the maintenance of strong connective tissue, along with promoting calcium retention.
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is essential to the formula to support metabolism of carbohydrates and for its role in energy production at the cellular level.
Vitamin K2 is included for its dual role in bone production and in the prevention of bone loss.
The more absorbable form of magnesium, bisglycinate, has replaced the magnesium oxide due to its superior absorption.
Silica-rich horsetail promotes the strength and elasticity of connective tissue.
Curcumin 95% curcuminoids is among the new ingredients in Strong Bones.
Lutein extract supports levels of this carotenoid, which have been shown in studies to be deficient in women with several forms of osteoporosis.
Grape seed extract, 80% oligomeric proanthocyanidins, has been shown to enhance bone density in animal trials.
Green tea, 75% epigallocatechin gallate — According to studies out of Hong Kong, green-tea EGCG boosted the activity of a key enzyme that promotes bone growth by up to 79%. EGCG also significantly boosted levels of bone mineralization in the cells, which strengthens bones. Scientists also showed that high concentrations of EGCG blocked the activity of a type of cell (osteoclast) that breaks down or weakens bones.
Lycopene, a phytochemical found in tomatoes, protects bone-producing cells from oxidative stress.
Studies in both the US and the Netherlands have shown folic acid supplementation helps prevent bone fractures in the elderly.
The coenzyme form of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin, completes the formula, as research at Tufts University have identified methylcobalamin as a modifiable risk factor in bone mineral density research.
Ingredients (per 6 vegetable capsules):Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (freeze-dried MCHA)*3,600 mgCalcium (from calcium hydroxyapatite*)900 mgProtein (from calcium hydroxyapatite*)900 mgPhosphorus (from calcium hydroxyapatite*)450 mgʟ-Lysine (ʟ-lysine monohydrochloride)300 mgʟ-Proline300 mgGlucosamine sulfate (from crab, lobster, shrimp, or prawn exoskeleton, stabilized with potassium chloride), sodium-free252 mgVitamin C (ascorbic acid)186 mgMagnesium (from fully reacted magnesium bisglycinate)145 mgGrape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract, 80% oligomeric proanthocyanidins60 mgGreen tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract, 75% epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)42 mgField horsetail (Equisetum arvense) aerial part extract, 7% silica30 mgTurmeric (Curcuma longa) root extract, 95% curcuminoids, providing curcumin I, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin20 mgZinc (from zinc monomethionine)9.3 mgLycopene (from tomato [Solanum lycopersicum] flesh)5 mgVitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride)4.65 mgManganese (from manganese citrate)2.79 mgLutein (from marigold [Tagetes erecta] flower)2 mgCopper (from copper citrate)930 mcgFolate (from calcium ʟ-5-methyltetrahydrofolate)500 mcgVitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)150 mcgVitamin K2 (menaquinone-4)83 mcgVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)25 mcg (1,000 IU)Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7)10 mcg* From New Zealand cattle. Guaranteed free of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH).Other ingredients: Natural peppermint flavour, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide in a non-GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
