Purica IonicBone Vegan Bone Builder Powder

Purica IonicBone Vegan Bone Builder is an effervescent mineral powder that you dissolve in hot water and sip. One teaspoon (5.5 g) gives 200 mg of magnesium, 100 mg of plant calcium, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3, 60 mcg of vitamin K2 and 1.7 g of glycine, in a raspberry flavour. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.

What IonicBone is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80086275. The licence also lists:

• Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.
• Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.
• Helps to maintain normal muscle function.
• Helps to maintain immune function.
• Helps in energy metabolism, tissue formation and bone development.
• Helps to maintain normal electrolyte balance.
• Helps in the process of normal regulation of cell division and specialisation.

What is in it

The magnesium is magnesium bisglycinate, a form bound to the amino acid glycine. The calcium comes from Lithothamnion corallioides, a calcified red seaweed harvested whole. Vitamin D3 is cholecalciferol and vitamin K2 is menaquinone-7 (MK-7), and the formula is vegan. Glycine at 1.7 g is the largest single ingredient by weight. Citric acid gives the fizz, and the taste comes from raspberry flavour sweetened with xylitol and stevia. The jar is marked vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO.

How it compares

Most calcium and magnesium formulas come as tablets or capsules, often several a day. IonicBone is a single teaspoon of powder taken as a warm drink, which suits people who dislike swallowing large calcium tablets. Its calcium dose is modest at 100 mg, while magnesium is twice that at 200 mg per teaspoon. The 300 g jar holds about 54 servings and the 150 g jar about 27.

How to take it

Adults take 1 teaspoon once a day with food, a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products. Put the powder in a mug, add about 2 ounces of hot water while stirring and let it fizz until fully dissolved, then top up with 4 more ounces and drink slowly. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking blood thinners. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits adults, including vegans, who want magnesium, calcium, D3 and K2 together in one daily drink, and people who prefer a warm drink to pills. The 150 g jar is a smaller way to try the taste before moving to the 300 g size.

Purica IonicBone FAQ

How do I take it?

Dissolve 1 teaspoon in hot water, starting with 2 ounces until it stops fizzing, then add 4 more ounces and sip.

Is it vegan?

Yes. The calcium is from seaweed and the vitamin D3 is vegan.

What does it taste like?

Raspberry, sweetened with xylitol and stevia, with a light fizz from citric acid.

Which sizes are there?

A 150 g jar (about 27 servings) and a 300 g jar (about 54 servings).

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