Bone Matrix MCHA

- Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Complex (MCHA) provides calcium and phosphorus, natural growth factors, collagen and non-collagen proteins to slowly release calcium, stimulate osteoblast activity and support bone mineral density.
- MCHA comes from pasture-fed and free-range cattle, without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones.
- Vitamin K2 is provided as K2Vital®, a microencapsulated, soy-free form that is significantly more stable than other MK-7 materials, to activate osteocalcin and matrix GLA protein.
- Vitamin D3 is necessary to optimize the absorption of calcium by the digestive tract.
- Silicon is provided in the most stable and bioavailable form of monomethylsilanetriol (MMST) to stimulate collagen synthesis and improve bone mineral density.
- Zinc, copper, boron and manganese are added as cofactors for enzymes involved in bone synthesis and calcium regulation.
A complete blend of essential nutrients for optimal bone health. Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite provides slow-release calcium, along with phosphorus, collagen and other growth factors to stimulate osteoblasts and support bone mineral density.
Calcium is one of the most commonly supplemented nutrients in the natural health industry, usually with the goal of supporting bone health. This is rightly so, given that osteoporosis affects at least one in three Canadian women and one in five Canadian men in their lifetime. This means that more than 2 million Canadians are at high risk of bone fractures, with reduced quality of life, reduced mobility and lack of independence. Diet and lifestyle have been shown to play an important role in disease progression, allowing for proactive risk modification and mitigation. With this in mind, calcium is by far the most well-known nutrient necessary for bone strength and health.
Calcium can be supplied in many different forms such as citrate, carbonate, bis-glycinate, malate or even in a hydroxyapatite complex. Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHA) complexes closely mimic the form of calcium found in human bone. In addition, microcrystalline hydroxyapatite has the advantage of providing not only calcium, but also collagen and non-collagen proteins, various growth factors and phosphorus, all compounds necessary to stimulate osteoblasts and support bone structures. Comparative studies with other forms of calcium, such as calcium carbonate, have shown that MCHA is significantly more effective in supporting markers of bone mineral density. Another benefit of MCHA could be its slow natural release of calcium into the bloodstream, which allows for better regulation of this mineral which also plays an important role in cardiovascular health.
One of the most unique nutrients for bone health is silicon from Living Silica®, a mineral that has the ability to regulate fibroblast activity and hydroxylation enzymes. Epidemiological data support the role of silicon in the prevention of osteoporosis, while silicon supplementation has been shown to increase bone collagen content and improve bone mineral density. The problem is that most forms of silicon are insoluble, unstable and poorly bioavailable. Living Silica® monomethylsilanetriol (MMST), a completely stable and well-absorbed form, is the exception to this group of organosilicon molecules. Comparative studies have shown that MMST is 3.5 times better absorbed than choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (Ch-OSA) and 21 times better absorbed than horsetail, bamboo, and colloidal silicon sources, making it an excellent choice for optimal bone health.
Various other vitamins and minerals are necessary to support the bone building process. For example, vitamin D3 is essential for calcium absorption in the digestive tract, while approximately 50-60% of magnesium is stored in bones and is needed to activate enzymes related to vitamin D3 metabolism. Vitamin K2 has established itself as a key player in the bone health category, thanks to its ability to activate two proteins, osteocalcin and matrix-GLA protein, to direct calcium towards the skeletal system and away from the cardiovascular system. Trace minerals such as zinc, manganese, copper and boron also play a crucial role in bone health.