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Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite
by Douglas Labs
90 Tablets

Support For Strong Bones And Teeth*

Our Price: $13.70

Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 250 mg of elemental calcium from 1,000 mg of microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHC), a bioavailable source of calcium derived from whole bone.*

The adult human body contains approximately 1,200 g of calcium, of which about 99% is present in the skeleton. Bone is constantly turning over, through a continuous process of formation and resorption. In children and adolescents, the rate of formation of bone mineral predominates over the rate of resorption. In later life, resorption predominates over formation. Therefore, in normal aging, there is a gradual loss of bone.

Osteoporosis afflicts a large proportion of the elderly in developed countries. Caucasian and Asian women typically have low peak bone densities, and therefore, are at the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis. It is generally accepted that obtaining enough dietary calcium throughout life can significantly decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis. Among other factors, such as regular exercise, gender and race, calcium supplementation during childhood and adolescence appears to be a prerequisite for maintaining adequate bone density later in life. But even elderly osteoporotic patients can benefit significantly from supplementation with dietary calcium.*

Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite provides a highly beneficial source of dietary calcium together with other nutrients that assist in the maintenance of healthy bone structure and function. For example, boron affects the composition, structure, and strength of bone. It appears to be necessary for calcium and magnesium absorption, their adequate renal reabsorption, and their incorporation into the bone matrix. Boron is absorbed at about 90% efficiency and is rapidly distributed among the tissues.*

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Tablets Servings Per Container: 45

	Amount Per Serving	Daily Value
Calcium (As Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite)	500 mg	50%
Phosphorus (As Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite)	260 mg	26%

Boron (As Boron Aspartate)	5 mg	**
Calcium Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite	2000 mg	**

** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Cellulose, Silica, Stearates (Vegetable Source)

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, two (2) tablets, one to two (1-2) times daily, or more as directed by your qualified healthcare consultant.

Warnings

Keep out of the reach of children ... Store in a cool, dry place ... Do not use if outer seal is missing.

Allergen Info

This product contains NO yeast, no wheat gluten, no soy protein, no milk/dairy, no corn, no sodium, no sugar, no starch, no preservatives, and no artificial coloring or flavoring.

Applicable Functions

Bone and Tooth Health, Calcium Deficiency

Related Structure Groups

Bones, Skeleton, Teeth - Tooth