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AOR AOR - Bone Basics, 240 caps

AOR Bone Basics - A multi-nutrient combination designed to support bone health. This complete bone-building formulation includes nutrients fundamental for maintaining mineral balance in the bone matrix and for supporting healthy joints. Bone Basics is unique because it serves not only to reduce bone loss but to maintain or even increase bone growth. It features microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex (MCHA), a lyophilized extract of bovine bone, which retains the intact microcrystalline structure of whole bone. The MCHA in Bone Basics is derived from New Zealand pasture-fed, free-range livestock not subjected to routine antibiotics or rBGH. Guaranteed free of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, AOR Bone Basics may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $46.08 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Highly absorbable forms: Chelated forms your body takes up, instead of oxide that mostly passes through.
Calm and recovery: Supports muscle relaxation, sleep quality and everyday stress resilience.
Gentle on digestion: Formulated to skip the laxative effect of cheaper magnesium.

Best suited to: wants calcium from whole bone rather than rock-derived carbonate, already tracking d3 and k2 but taking them as separate pills, building a bone routine alongside exercise and diet changes.

What the research supports

A six-capsule daily dose built around 900 mg of bone-meal calcium, D3 and K2. The bottle is 240 capsules, 40 days.

Bone density trials generally use 1000 to 1200 mg of calcium daily.

Bone density (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Calcium and vitamin D are the raw material and switch your body uses to keep laying down new bone. Adequate intake of both is linked to slower bone loss as you age.
Bone strength (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Vitamin K2 activates a protein called osteocalcin that binds calcium into the bone matrix rather than leaving it circulating. That is thought to matter for bone strength, not just density.
Bone matrix (evidence: limited, from animal, mechanistic): The formula's other minerals, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper and boron, all play roles in building bone matrix in lab studies, but human trial evidence at these specific doses is thin.

Read the literature: Bone density on PubMed, Bone strength on PubMed, Bone matrix on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

wants calcium from whole bone rather than rock-derived carbonate: the MCHA source supplies calcium and phosphorus together in their natural bone ratio rather than isolated calcium salts.
already tracking D3 and K2 but taking them as separate pills: 1000 IU D3 and 120 mcg K2 are combined here with the calcium, cutting down on pill count.
building a bone routine alongside exercise and diet changes: the formula is designed as a maintenance combination, not a fast fix, and pairs with lifestyle changes rather than replacing them.

Look elsewhere if

vegans or those avoiding animal-derived ingredients: look for a calcium formula using calcium citrate or carbonate with separately sourced vitamin D3 (from lichen) and K2.
someone who already gets 1000+ mg calcium from dairy or fortified foods: a lower-dose D3 and K2 combination without added calcium avoids stacking past recommended totals.
needs a higher magnesium dose for sleep or muscle cramps: a dedicated magnesium bisglycinate or citrate product at 300 to 400 mg elemental will do more for that specific goal.

What to expect

Bone density changes from calcium, D3 and K2 intake happen over months to years, not days, and there is nothing you'll feel taking this. Track it through routine bone density screening over time rather than by how you feel day to day.

How it compares

Compared with a plain calcium carbonate tablet: this delivers calcium alongside phosphorus, D3, K2, magnesium and trace minerals that carbonate alone doesn't provide. The tradeoff: it costs more per serving and requires up to 6 capsules a day to hit the full dose.
Compared with separate calcium, D3 and K2 supplements bought individually: everything is combined into one product with doses that are already balanced against each other. The tradeoff: you lose the ability to adjust any one nutrient's dose without changing your whole capsule count.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Magnesium (ascorbate, citrate, glycinate), Manganese (bisglycinate), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbate), Zinc (citrate) and 6 more
Ingredient form: caps
Servings per container: 240
Suggested use: Take 1-6 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Take 1-6 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each 6 capsules contains

Magnesium (ascorbate, citrate, glycinate): 200 mg
Manganese (bisglycinate): 5 mg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbate): 100 mg
Zinc (citrate): 11 mg
Vitamin K2 (MK-7, MK-4): 120 mcg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): 1000 IU
Copper (citrate): 1000 mcg
Boron (citrate): 700 mcg
Calcium (from bone meal, MCHA): 900 mg
Phosphorus (from bone meal, MCHA): 407 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, starch, sucrose, arabic gum, sunflower oil, tocopherol, medium chain triglycerides, and tricalcium phosphate, hypromellose, carrot root powder.

Free from

Contains no wheat, gluten, peanut, sulphites, mustard, dairy, eggs, nuts or sesame seeds.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Bone Basics

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.