Calcium in the Form Bone Is Actually Made Of
Most calcium supplements give you a calcium salt, like carbonate or citrate, and leave your body to do the rest. MCHA is different. Pure Encapsulations describes it as "bone-derived calcium microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHA), containing minerals in their natural ratios, as well as residues of matrix, proteins, and glycosaminoglycans."*
Who I Reach For This With
- Patients who want a bone-derived calcium rather than an isolated calcium salt
- People who have had poor results or stomach complaints on other calcium forms
- Anyone building a bone-focused plan with vitamin D, K2 and magnesium alongside
- Patients who want the whole mineral matrix in a single daily capsule
What Makes This Form Different
- 250 mg of calcium (from microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, bovine) per size 00 vegetarian capsule
- Bone-derived MCHA with minerals "in their natural ratios"; sourced from pasture-fed, pesticide-free bovine from New Zealand or Australia
- Gluten free and GMO free; free from wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, magnesium stearate, and unnecessary binders and fillers
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- Supports bone mineral composition*
- Promotes bone health*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Calcium works as part of a team, so I build it into a plan with the other bone-related pieces. Vitamin D3 and K2, Magnesium Glycinate, Boron (glycinate) and Trace Minerals are the companions I look at first. Anyone taking medication should check with their prescribing provider before adding calcium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this vegetarian?
No. MCHA is bone-derived by definition, so it is not a plant-based calcium.
Do I need vitamin K2 with it?
I like to see vitamin D3 and K2 in the plan alongside any calcium. Your practitioner can tell you what fits your plan.
When should I take it?
Pure Encapsulations directs 1 capsule daily, with or between meals.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 00) vegetarian capsule contains: Calcium (from microcrystalline hydroxyapatite) (bovine) 250 mg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water).
Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily, with or between meals, or as directed by a health professional. 180 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*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.
