Anyone take Bone-Up calcium supplement?

Yes, I’ve been taking BoneUp for over 20 years. A government study shows it improves bones significantly more than other types of calcium. I also take vitamin D, which is essential for calcium to be processed in the body. If your DEXA results indicate bone loss, my question would be: are you taking the 6 tablets necessary to get the 1000 mg of calcium? Two capsules should be taken 3 times a day. I’ve had osteoporosis since the late 90’s. This calcium works. Also, when I saw the most improvement was when I first started “Bone Builder” classes. These are very slow weight bearing classes created by Tufts University - you can find some videos on YouTube.
The bottle is misleading because it mentions 2 capsules per serving (above the nutrition box), but elsewhere it does say “Adults take 2 capsules 3 times a day (for a total of 6) with meals to facilitate maximum absorption.”
Hope this is the issue you have and taking the required amount will improve your bone density.

Greetings,
Thank you for sharing your experience with BoneUp. I have osteoporosis and will try it. Is it available for purchase on Amazon?
Question - has anyone tried Calciven? It has good reviews but I’ve not read any feedback from anyone that has used it.
Thank you!

I’m looking for the best calcium supplement also and will try Bone up.
I am 76y/o. I was just told yesterday that I have osteoporosis t-score of -2.5 in spine and was told the only recommended treatment for me is the daily injections ( self administered). I have trypanophobia (needle phobia) so I will not agree to this. Has anyone here just gone without treatment and just done calcium supplements? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and reply’s.

Someone asked about Calciven in another thread, so I'll repeat my comment.

Calciven is just a supplement you buy. It's a simple mix of calcium, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2. There is nothing special about it. Taking it is not going to reverse your osteoporosis all by itself. It might not even help you stay at your current level, since other factors play into osteoporosis. Every calcium supplement already includes D3, and many people have learned to add K2 to the mix. If all we had to do was to take a vitamin, nobody would have osteoporosis.

And, at $40/bottle for 30 pills, it's totally overpriced. Each pill has 120mg calcium, which is like a quarter cup of milk.

A simple supplement is not going to help much when your T-score is -2.5. It just isn't that easy, unfortunately. If it were, nobody would have osteoporosis.

At your age, if you get a spinal fracture, it may very well be life-changing in a bad way.

Was just looking into it, healthy bones company also appears to have some good products..

@oopsiedaisy I learned it's healthy to shed old bone and rebuild new bone, called remodeling, and it's the natural process of turnover "required" to maintain strong, flexible bones! The approach, like taking Fosamax to suppress bone turnover with the logic of not losing bone to solve the problem, is akin to leaving you with weakened bones. Fosamax and others like it put an unnatural substance used in cleaning products to fill the porous areas that looks good on bone scans, but in reality, if you fall, you are like a china doll, your bones shatter. If you do fall, your odds of a fracture have increased, not decreased. It can take many years to get rid of it from your body, and some dentists will not work on your teeth if you are taking it too. Drugs like Forteo that actually increase bone building will have limited success, as it was only FDA approved for short-term use, because testing on rats produced cancer of the bone, and when you stop taking it, the bone you gained is gradually lost. To make bones strong also requires resistance, such as walking, running, weight bearing exercises/activities. Eat your calcium, naturally (normal levels of calcium in blood are 4.5-5.5 mEq/L). If you supplement, stay under 500 mg a day and eat the rest, and make sure you get the necessary supporting nutrients to help absorb, and direct the calcium into your bones, not somewhere else; K2/MK-7, D3 2,000-4,000 depending on age and sun exposesure so monitor because D3 is toxic at high does (you want your blood test D levels in the adequate range 40–60 ng/mL). Get regular blood tests so you can see if you are improving, to monitor and adjust your intake if necessary. And magnesium supplement 250-400 mg, preferably from glycinate, the most absorbable, not a laxative like Oxide. Good sources of calcium are sardines w/bones, Greek yogurt, Milk, cheese, Chia, and almonds. Good old-fashioned whole foods! =Stay away from phosphates, like in carbonated drinks that deplete calcium; foods in the category of High-Oxalate and Phytate need to be avoided (look it up for a list of the foods). If you sit at work all day and are sedentary, you will lose bone, too. Getting up and taking walk breaks, even standing instead of sitting, will help your bones stay strong.

@diddlyd BoneUp is one product I like because of the source of Calcium, which has "Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite".

Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite is a form of calcium phosphate. BoneUp® is a comprehensive formula that provides StimuCal™ MicroCrystalline HydroxyApatite (MCHA) from free-range New Zealand calves and micronutrients to support bone health.* StimuCal™ is a naturally derived source of calcium shown to support bone mineral density better than calcium. Additionally, it has been shown not to spike blood calcium levels, a concern with high doses via supplements (calcium from diet doesn't pose this risk), which is what can cause cardiovascular problems. Incorporating microcrystalline hydroxyapatite into a balanced diet, along with adequate calcium and vitamin D, can be part of a comprehensive approach to maintaining bone health.

How does microcrystalline hydroxyapatite compare to other calcium supplements for bone health?
Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHA) is considered beneficial for bone health as it provides calcium in a form similar to that found in bones, promoting a more balanced calcium level without causing spikes in blood calcium. In contrast to traditional calcium supplements like calcium carbonate and citrate, MCHA may have fewer cardiovascular risks and better overall absorption for bone health. The dose is 6 capsules to get 1,000 mg "elemental" of calcium, so you can easily adjust the dosage.

I understand calcium is best taken before bedtime for better absorption. The K2/MK7 seems a bit low, and the magnesium form is oxide, which is still good, but may have more side effects. It includes Boron support absorption of calcium too. Another one it contains is Vitamin C. vitamin C is essential for bone health as it plays a crucial role in collagen formation, which provides structural support to bones and connective tissues. Higher intake of vitamin C has been associated with better bone density and a lower risk of fractures. Additionally, it has Copper and Zinc both supporting strong bones too. If you take 3 capsules a day, you get 500 mg Ca, or you can take 4 (2 twice a day) for 750 mg and eat the other 750 mg. to make your daily 1,500 mg. You might need to take extra magnesium (king of nutrients) to meet other needs, just make sure to take it at a different time of day as your calcium supplement, say with breakfast, low in calcium, so it doesn't interfere with the absorption of magnesium and defeat any benefits. 50% of your body's magnesium is stored in your bones, too, which could be considered the "other" calcium. Unfortunately, they both compete with each other to be absorbed, but work together for bone health among other health benefits they provide. And when there isn't enough in your blood stream for the other body function, it pulls it from your bones to compensate. You may prefer to take them in separate supplements throughout the day, because low levels of Magnesium are reported to increase bone loss and, by itself, can increase bone formation, so if you get enough calcium in your diet as indicated by a blood test, you may je ust need more Magnesium. Before starting any supplementation, you should get a complete calcium and magnesium blood test done, downside is it does not measure how much is in your bones, which it could be pulling from if not getting enough in your diet, so a bone scan annually is important too.