CanPrev Healthy Bones MCHA (VCaps)

CanPrev Healthy Bones MCHA is a bone formula built on microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHA), a natural calcium compound, with hydrolyzed collagen, magnesium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and trace minerals. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. It comes in bottles of 120 or 240 capsules.

What Healthy Bones MCHA is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80113653. The licence also lists:

• Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.
• Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.
• Helps in connective tissue formation.
• Helps to maintain immune function.
• Maintains healthy hair, skin and nails.

What MCHA is

Hydroxyapatite is the calcium phosphate mineral that makes up most of the hard structure of bones and teeth. Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite is that same mineral in a fine, crystalline form, and it brings calcium and phosphorus together the way they occur in bone. The formula pairs it with nutrients that work alongside calcium:

• Hydrolyzed collagen (type I): 106.66 mg per capsule. Type I is the main collagen in bone.
• Vitamin D3: 166.66 IU per capsule.
• Vitamin K2 as MK-7 (K2VITAL): 20 mcg per capsule.
• Magnesium: 41.66 mg per capsule, from Albion di-magnesium malate and bisglycinate chelate.
• Trace minerals: zinc, manganese, copper and boron as Albion chelates, plus silicon from Living Silica.

Each capsule provides 133.3 mg of calcium and 53.3 mg of phosphorus from 426.67 mg of calcium hydroxyapatite. Because the label dose is 2 capsules taken 1 to 3 times a day, those per-capsule amounts multiply quickly: 6 capsules give 800 mg of calcium, 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 and 120 mcg of K2.

Good to know

The formula contains hydrolyzed collagen, so it isn't vegan. CanPrev lists it as free of gluten, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. The non-medicinal ingredients include a small amount of sucrose.

120 or 240 capsules?

Both sizes are the same formula. At the full dose of 6 capsules a day, 120 capsules last 20 days and 240 last 40. At 2 capsules a day, they last 60 and 120 days. If you take it every day, the 240 means fewer reorders.

How to take it

Adults 19 and over take 2 capsules, 1 to 3 times a day, with food. Take it a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products. Ask a health care practitioner before use if you have a liver disorder. The full directions are under How to Take.

CanPrev Healthy Bones MCHA FAQ

How much calcium is in a full day's dose?

800 mg at 6 capsules a day, from microcrystalline hydroxyapatite.

Does it contain vitamin D and K2?

Yes. Each capsule has 166.66 IU of vitamin D3 and 20 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-7.

Why take it with food?

The label directs it to be taken with food, and a few hours apart from other medications or natural health products.

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