Cal-Mag Hydroxyapatite

Calcium Hydroxyapatite & Bone Health

Did you know that 98% of the body’s calcium is stored within bones and teeth as calcium hydroxyapatite (HA), which adds density and strength? Indeed, up to 50% by volume and 70% by weight of human bone is a modified form of HA, or “bone mineral." Moreover, bone is made primarily of HA crystals interspersed in a collagen matrix—65 to 70% of the mass of bone is HA. Similarly, 70 to 80% of the dentin and enamel in teeth are made up of HA.

Interestingly, calcium HA contains more than just calcium. It’s an organically bound complex of nutrients that naturally make up the bone matrix, including bone growth factors, proteins, mucopolysaccharides, calcium, phosphorus, and various trace minerals.

When it comes to bone health, most calcium, calcium-magnesium, and bone health supplement blends are intended to serve as an insurance policy against potential nutritional gaps in the diet. Calcium HA is different and, unlike most other bone health supplements, has a minimal effect on the body’s calcium levels.

Rather, calcium HA supports the bone mineral matrix in its entirety by helping to slow down the breakdown of bones while accelerating bone building. As such, calcium HA is the only form of calcium that has been shown to stop and reverse bone loss and is ideally suited to treating osteoporosis and bone regeneration in general.

Benefits of Calcium Hydroxyapatite

• Aids in the Treatment of Osteoporosis
• Highly Bioavailable Source of Calcium
• Offers Significant Remineralization Effects
• Optimizes Bone and Tooth Health
• Slows the Breakdown Of Bone and Speeds up Bone Building

Who Needs Calcium Hydroxyapatite?

With its superior bioavailability over other calcium compounds, calcium HA offers exceptional bone support and helps promote the balance and utilization of vitamin D, iodine, magnesium, and zinc, as well as the production of the phosphates that are required for cellular membrane function, energy production, and DNA. It is ideal for anyone looking to slow the progression of bone loss and accelerate bone building. Women over the age of 50 would be great candidates for calcium HA supplementation to help prevent the loss of bone density and fractures and for the treatment of osteoporosis. Calcium HA is also frequently recommended to help speed recovery after a fall, an accident, a fracture, or post-surgery.

Calcium Hydroxyapatite Supplements

Potency

Calcium HA is widely available in Canada in a range of potencies—anywhere from 900 to 3600 mg. While calcium HA naturally contains magnesium, most Cal-Mag HA supplements add additional magnesium to increase the ratio to an optimal 2:1 (calcium to magnesium) for even better bone support.

Forms

Calcium HA is derived from mammals, most commonly from bovine bonemeal, as well as from aquatic/marine, shell, plant, algae, and mineral sources. It can also be synthesized chemically using chemical reagents, though only naturally-sourced HA contains the same chemical composition as human bone. Nano-HA is another synthetic form of hydroxyapatite, derived either chemically or mechanically. Nano-HA, however, is typically reserved for oral and dental care due to its small particle size.

Formats

Calcium HA supplements can be purchased in health food stores or online supplement retailers primarily in tablet and capsule form (either regular gelatin-based capsules or veggie caps). Often calcium HA supplements are fortified with other bone health essentials such as vitamins D3 and K2, additional phosphorus, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, and others.

Final Thoughts on Calcium Hydroxyapatite

To ensure you get only the highest quality product, always look for calcium HA sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows that have not been exposed to antibiotics, pesticides, or artificial hormones. Ideally, you should also select a calcium HA processed at low temperatures to ensure it retains the full spectrum of nutrients and minerals.