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Is anyone taking this Calcium source MCHC?

Posted by cpd54 @cpd54, Jun 15, 2023

I can’t find hardly any research on this form of calcium, Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex (MCHC). What I have found mostly comes from
Someone selling it.
Does anyone take it and what are your experiences or thoughts about it?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 15, 2023

Hi @cpd54, I used Google Scholar and was able to find a few research type articles on MCHC (https://scholar.google.com/). This is one from Nutrition Review in 2013.
--- Ipriflavone Bone Support Complex: https://nutritionreview.org/2013/04/ipriflavone-bone-support-complex/

@teb discussed MCHC in another discussion and may have some experience or references to share with you.

Have you discussed the supplement with your doctor or care team?

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teb | @teb | Jun 15, 2023

Bone Up by Jarrow and MRM's Bone Maximizer both contain microcrystalline hydroxyapatite. It is derived from cow bone and naturally contains many minerals, some protein and collagen. It causes less of a spike in calcium blood levels but increases concentrations of calcium phosphate in the blood which is related to CV risk so a good idea to talk to your doctor about it. Making bone broth and eating bones (canned fish) may provide some of that content and benefit.

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cpd54 | @cpd54 | Jun 15, 2023
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Hi @cpd54, I used Google Scholar and was able to find a few research type articles on MCHC (https://scholar.google.com/). This is one from Nutrition Review in 2013.
--- Ipriflavone Bone Support Complex: https://nutritionreview.org/2013/04/ipriflavone-bone-support-complex/

@teb discussed MCHC in another discussion and may have some experience or references to share with you.

Have you discussed the supplement with your doctor or care team?

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