Fish Bone Calcium PowderFor Healthy Bones
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Fish Bone Calcium Powder Capsules

120 X 600mg

Price $32.50

Why Take This Product

  • Fish bone naturally contains calcium and phosphorus in the right ratio of approximately 2:1 to form hydroxyapatite, which is considered the most bioavailable form of calcium.
  • Naturally occurring high levels of calcium (25.14%), phosphorus (12.75%) and marine collagen (14.2%), are retained. As well as many other naturally occurring minerals and trace elements, including iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
  • Calcium is an essential dietary mineral. It is present mainly in skeleton, which provides structural support for the body. Calcium deficiency is known to lead to osteoporosis, and is very common with an estimated 20% of the worldwide population being calcium deficient.

Key Components

CALCIUM

Calcium is an essential dietary mineral. It is present mainly in skeleton, which provides structural support for the body. Calcium is also necessary for muscle contractions, nerve cell signalling, and blood clotting. Calcium deficiency is known to lead to osteoporosis and is very common, with an estimated 20% of the worldwide population being calcium deficient.

PHOSPHORUS

Phosphorus is the second most plentiful mineral in your body. The first is calcium. Your body needs phosphorus for many functions, such as filtering waste and repairing tissue and cells. Phosphorus also helps to keep your bones strong and healthy, manage how your body stores and uses energy, and to move your muscles.

CALCIUM HYDROXYAPATITE

When calcium and phosphorus are naturally present in the right ratio of approximately 2:1, they then form a crystalline structure called hydroxyapatite. Calcium hydroxyapatite from fish bone is considered the most bioavailable form of calcium.

COLLAGEN

Fish collagen is a complex structural protein that helps maintain the strength and flexibility of skin, ligaments, joints, bones, muscles, tendons, blood vessels, gums, eyes, nails and hair. Fish collagen is a Type One collagen, which is the most abundant collagen in the human body. Type One is best known for providing the foundation for beautiful skin, strong connective tissues and sturdy bones. Fish collagen has recently shown its ability to increase the body’s own natural collagen reproduction.
(Refer “Effects of fish collagen peptides on collagen post-translational modifications and mineralization in an osteoblastic culture system”, National Institute of Health September 2013).

VITAMIN D3 & VITAMIN K2 (MK-7)

Vitamin D3 helps with the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and helps the calcium to form in the bone matrix.
Vitamin K2 helps to bind calcium to proper places like bone matrix.
Vitamin K2 activates the GLA protein, which inhibits the formation of calcium in arterial walls. Vitamin K2 also activates a protein called osteocalcin that is produced by osteoblast cells. Osteocalcin helps to take calcium from the blood circulation and bind it to the bone matrix. Osteocalcin influences bone mineralization through its ability to bind to the mineral component of bone, hydroxyapatite, which in turn makes the skeleton stronger and less susceptible to fracture.
(Refer “Proper Calcium Use: Vitamin K2 as a Promoter of Bone and Cardiovascular Health” Integrative Medicine February 2015).

Endorsements

  • 23 January 2016

    To whom it may concern.

    My name is Mrs Campbell

    I have noted the recent report on the ineffectiveness of traditional calcium preventing osteoporosis.

    I started hormone therapy in 2000 at the age of 50 and have continued until the present time. In spite of this the bone density scans that I had in 2003, 2008 and 2012 showed that my bone density has decreased each year. In May of 2014 I began taking (United) Calcium Fish Bone (MCHC) Powder. The scan that I had in October 2015 showed a reversal of this trend and an increase in bone density.

    Given that nothing else has changed in my diet, exercise regime or hormone treatment over the past 2 years, I feel that i can attribute these results to the fish bone calcium that I take and believe that the calcium found in fish bone powder is an effective source of calcium and can offer help to people suffering from decreasing bone density and the problems that that can cause.
    Mrs Campbell
  • From: Shona Campbell
    Sent: Wednesday, 28 February 2018 1:18 p.m.

    At the beginning of 2017, I required a source of calcium that was going to help preserve my bone density and prevent Osteoporosis.

    I researched the various products around, choosing MCHC as the best source of Calcium.

    I was most impressed with United Fisheries Nutraceuticals Division, who have invested considerable efforts with engaging with Massey University with Lab Studies to prove that their MHCH powder had a positive effect on osteoblast function and inhibited osteoclast activity. Hence not only does the powder encourage new bone matrix that builds bone, but prevents bone breaking down.

    I chose Fish Bone as opposed to Cow Bone because I liked the other composite minerals within fish bone and the unique peptides that allow the human body to better absorb the calcium

    It is essential also for Calcium to end up in the bones and teeth, and thus essential to add Vitamin K2 to ensure the Calcium is delivered to only the Bones and Teeth and not the Arteries. Vitamin D3 ensures a better absorption rate. Both of these components are added to Nutri Zing Calcium Fish Bone Powder. The Vit K2 also being MK-7 form which is a superior longer acting form of K2.

    In July last year, I had a fall, and I fractured my elbow and I was most impressed how the fractured healed well and within the time period the Orthopaedic Specialist indicated. I am sure the MCHC powder helped this process.

    I also had a Dextra Bone Scan in November last year, and was delighted the Endocrinologist summarized that my Bone Density was pretty well preserved and I did not Bisphosphonate Drugs, hence I am of the personal belief the United Fisheries MCHC is effectively helping me.

    I would just like to add as a footnote to above- MCHC powder is very different to taking Calcium in other forms. MCHC is a natural food, and has a natural ratio of 2:1 of Calcium and Phosphorus which is the perfect ratio for humans to absorb and utilize the Calcium.

    I continue to take 4grams of the powder every day and it is the only safest form of Calcium I feel appropriate to take.

    Thank you to Kypros and Smitha for their wonderful help

    Kind Regards,
    Shona Campbell

Research

2016 Research Conducted by Massey University

Massey University – Summary Of Findings

Massey 2016 Summary of Fish Bone Powder Study

Summary Report One

The Effect of a United Fisheries Limited MCHC fish bone powder on osteoblast mineralisation. Summary of Findings

Massey University – Full Reports

Massey 2016 Ovarietomised Rat Trial Technical Report

Massey 2016 Young Growing Rate Trial Report

2014 Research Conducted By Massey University

Summary Report One

Massey University – The Effect of a United Fisheries Limited MCHC fish bone powder on osteoblast function and osteoclast-precursor differentiation. Summary of Findings

Summary Report two

Massey University – The Effect of a United Fisheries Limited MCHC fish bone powder on osteoblast mineralisation. Summary of Findings

Massey University – Full Reports

Massey University – The Effect of a United Fisheries Limited MCHC fish bone powder on osteoblast function and osteoclast-precursor differentiation. Full Report

RESEARCH FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Fish: A Suitable System to Model Human Bone Disorders and Discover Drugs With Osteogenic or Osteotoxic Activities
Vincent Laize et.al. Drug Discovery Today: Disease Models.

Marine Fish-Derived Bioactive Peptides and Proteins for Human Therapeutics
Samanta S. Khora. As.J. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Vol 5, Suppl3, 2013; ISSN-0975-1491.

Calcium and Phosphorus Determination in Bones of Low Value Fishes
Logesh AR et.al. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease (2012)S254-S256.

Bioactive Compounds from Marine Processing Byproducts
Kim Sk, Mendis E. Food Research International 39 (2006) 383 – 393.

Biological Hydroxyapatite Obtained from Fish Bones
Boutinguiza et.al. Material Science and Engineering C 32 (2012) 478 – 486.

Preliminary Study of Calcium Balance and Bone Mineralization Improvement by a New Calcium Supplement in Growing Rats
Flammini et.al. Dept. of Pharmacy, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy.

Fish-Bone Peptide Increases Calcium Solubility and Bioavailability in Ovariectomised Rats
Won – Kyo Jung et.al. British Journal of Nutrition (2006), 95, 124-128.

Typical Analysis

ONE CAPSULE CONTAINS

Calcium Fish Bone (MCHC) Powder
600 mg
Encapsulated in a vegetable capsule.

TYPICAL ANALYSIS (PER 100 gm FISH BONE POWDER)

Protein
25 gm
Calcium
25.13 gm
Phosphorus
12.75 gm
Collagen
14.27 gm
Magnesium
0.43 gm
Sulphur
0.25 gm
Potassium
0.03 gm
Zinc
90 ppm
Manganese
17.5 ppm
Iron
6.2 ppm
Selenium
0.69 ppm
Copper
0.18 ppm
Boron
<5 ppm

ADDED VITAMINS

Vitamin D3
(500 IU) 12.5 mcg
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
50 mcg

Suggested Dosage

Take one capsule per day, or twice a day, preferably with meals.

Do not take if you have a seafood allergy. If taking prescription medication or if in doubt consult your healthcare professional.

Store in a cool dry place.