MCHC excerpt from Do All You Can Do To Build Strong Bones

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Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate:

Exceptional Bone Nourishment!

Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC) is derived from

whole bone and is available as a nutritional supplement. It provides

much greater nourishment than just calcium. MCHC contains protein and

other ingredients that comprise the organic portion of bone, as well

as calcium and other minerals in the normal physiological proportions

found in raw bone.

 

There is no doubt that calcium is essential for healthy bone

formation; however, trace minerals and organic factors are also

important. Because bone is a complex, highly mineralized tissue, a

number of trace mineral deficiencies can impair bone formation and

remodeling. Trace minerals also act as cofactors for several enzymes

involved in the production of the organic portion of bone. Because

MCHC is actual bone, it contains these vital components, which are

important for a healthy skeleton. It truly is comprehensive bone

nourishment

 

Good Mineral Absorption With MCHC

As we age, our ability calcium and other minerals may decline. The

calcium in MCHC is bioavailable and may be well absorbed.

 

MCHC'c Benefits

A number of benefits related to MCHC are summarized in the list below:

1. A long with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, may help

reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

2. Bioavailable calcium source.

3. Contains collagen protein and the intact organic portion of bone.

4. Contains minerals other than calcium that are involved in bone

formation and skeletal metabolism: phosphorus, fluoride, magnesium,

iron, zinc, copper, manganese, etc.

 

Assuring the Purity of MCHC

All MCHC products are not created equal. There are many synonyms for

the word " hydroxyapatite " that are commonly, yet erroneously, equated

with " microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate. " They lack the full

complement of minerals, organic factors, and the microcrystalline

structure so important to the effectiveness of true MCHC. Modern

laboratory analysis can now be conducted to confirm the presence of

authentic MCHC in a nutritional supplement.