Customer Reviews

Jarrow Formulas - Bone Up Hydroxyapatite Calcium, 240 capsules

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I've been taking Bone-Up for three years because of osteopenia. This followed a regimen of Fosamax for two years. Fosamax didn't increase my bone density at all. After a year of Bone-Up, my bone scan showed a 5-7% increase in bone density. I've never had side effects. Be sure you take two pills twice a day with food and not with coffee to ensure full absorption.

The dirty little secret is that Big Pharma pushes its products on doctors, and they never hear about the safer, cheaper herbal alternatives unless we speak up. My internist finally accepts its legitimacy - somehow, my telling her that you could buy Bone-Up at Whole Foods made it seem credible. While the FDA does not deal with herbal products, its approval means nothing. Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva - all bisphosphonates - have proven to cause brittle bones, which are more likely to fracture, after use over many years. They make bones denser but not stronger. None of these drugs was tested long enough to detect this horrendous result and were approved by the FDA before it was known. So much for the FDA.

The January 15, 2008 issue of the Journal of Rheumatology references a study done in Canada at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Researchers looked at NORMAL men and women, who had used bisphosphonates for an average of only 2 years. There was a 300% increased risk of bone death in the group who took these medications compared with the group who didn't use these drugs. These medications stay in your system for decades.

By the way, Bone-Up was recommended to me by both an acupuncturist AND an internist practicing both eastern and western medicine. Needless to say, it is also far more effective than Calcium-D pills.

My mom, sister and I take Bone-up and have found no negative side effects that friends mention with other calcium products. My mother was diagnosed with mild osteoperosis, and after taking 6 months of Bone-up, has no sign of osteoperosis. We highly recommend it for pre-menopausal women, along with a healthy diet. :)

Great calcium supplement. Has helped my bones stay healthy for sports and even increaced bone density in my Grandmother (the dooctor was astonished). Highly recommended.

I purchased this product based on the recommendation of an Osteoporosis Counselor. After I received it, my mother had her Dr. look at it and she thought it was a good product. I started to get migraines right after I started to take it, then I realized that it contains Soy, a food that I am allergic too and a migraine trigger. I did not see that known allergen warning when I was reading about this product.

My podiatrist advised me to use this product because other calcium supplements had not worked well for me. Have been using it for almost a year and it's great! My calcium levels are now in normal ranges. No side effects, gas, or stomach upsets with this product and I take 2 pills 3 times a day. Can be hard to find locally so getting it from Amazon.com is easy and price is better than what I can get driving 20 miles to the closest store that carries it.

My podiatrist instructed me to get Bone Up to supplement my calcium levels. I have been using it for about 6 months now and it is great! I do not have problems with gas or intestinal discomfort like I did with other calcium supplements I tried. He told me this is the only supplement he suggests to his patients.

This is truly a quality product. It is a Superior Calcium formula because it also includes other fine ingredients such as Vitamin K2, Potassium Citrate and MK-7, magnessium, Vitamin C and D2,Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Boron. My wife and I have been using Bone-Up for several years and our doctors lab tests prove that we are receiving great benefits from this product. Our bone density reports are off the charts...We both highly recommend this product to anybody who is serious about their wellness. We are both senior citizens.

I've taken a lot of different calcium supplement but this is one is so far the best. I take it at night and I can tell I sleep better and it relaxes my body since I take it together with extra magnesium.

Would be nice if my mom can take it. She had severe reaction after taking 2 pills. Company says she might be allergic to the soybean inside.

Bone Up is an advanced calcium/mineral supplements required to build your bone density and maintain bone density as it has unique blend of calcium source. It has been working well as advertised.