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AOR AOR - Ortho Bone Vegan, 300 vcaps

AOR Ortho Bone Vegan - An advanced combination of nutrients to support the health of the skeletal system. This formula features calcium citrate-malate, which is a more bioavailable calcium than simple calcium citrate, and whose documented support for bone health is superior to that of any other vegetarian calcium source. It also provides vitamins D and K for proper absorption and usage of calcium, vitamin C and silicon to support collagen production, magnesium which makes up a large part of the bone mineral matrix, boron to reduce magnesium loss, and trace minerals manganese, zinc and copper which are co-factors for enzymes involved in bone growth and repair. Lastly, vitamins B12 and folate are included to help reduce homocysteine, a metabolic by-product that is toxic to bone fibers. AOR Ortho Bone Vegan is an excellent formula for vegetarians, vegans post-menopausal women, and those with osteopenia or a family history of osteoporosis.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $48.38 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: vegan or vegetarian avoiding animal-derived calcium sources, someone whose diet is calcium-heavy but nutrient-poor otherwise, postmenopausal women building a bone-support routine.

What the research supports

A ten-capsule vegan bone formula built around 1000 mg of calcium citrate-malate and 120 mcg of K2. The full dose lasts a month.

Bone trials commonly use 800 to 1200 mg of calcium citrate-malate with K2.

Bone density (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Calcium and vitamin D3 slow the rate bone breaks down faster than it rebuilds, especially as intake drops with age. Trials in adults with adequate calcium intake show this combination helps preserve density.
Calcium absorption (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Citrate-malate dissolves without needing stomach acid, so it absorbs more reliably than plain calcium carbonate, especially on an empty stomach or for people with lower stomach acid.
Bone strength (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): K2 activates the protein that grabs circulating calcium and locks it into bone rather than leaving it loose in soft tissue. MK-7 has the stronger human trial support of the two forms here.

Read the literature: Bone density on PubMed, Calcium absorption on PubMed, Bone strength on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Vegan or vegetarian avoiding animal-derived calcium sources: Calcium citrate-malate here is a non-animal form with absorption data comparable to or better than calcium citrate.
Someone whose diet is calcium-heavy but nutrient-poor otherwise: The formula adds vitamin D3, K2, boron, and trace minerals that calcium alone doesn't provide for bone metabolism.
Postmenopausal women building a bone-support routine: The combination of calcium, D3, K2 and magnesium reflects the nutrients most studied together for bone maintenance in this life stage.

Look elsewhere if

Someone who just wants a plain calcium top-up: A simple calcium citrate or calcium carbonate capsule at 500 to 600 mg would cover that need without the added cost of the full cofactor stack.
Anyone managing anticoagulation and needing steady vitamin K intake: Talk to a healthcare practitioner before adding a product with 120 mcg of vitamin K2, since consistent intake matters more than the specific dose.
Someone sensitive to soy or corn: Look for a calcium formula without soy-derived silicon chelate or corn-derived non-medicinal ingredients.

What to expect

Bone remodeling is slow, so there's nothing to feel day to day. Give it several months of consistent use before expecting any change to show up on a bone density scan, and treat this as a long-term mineral routine rather than a short-term fix.

How it compares

Compared with plain calcium carbonate tablets: Citrate-malate here doesn't need stomach acid to dissolve, so it absorbs more consistently and is gentler for people with lower stomach acid. The tradeoff: You pay more per milligram of calcium than you would for basic carbonate, and the pill count is higher to reach a full dose.
Compared with a basic calcium and vitamin D combo: This formula adds vitamin K2 in both MK-4 and MK-7 forms plus boron, silicon, and trace minerals that help direct calcium into bone rather than soft tissue. The tradeoff: More moving parts means more to track if you're also taking a multivitamin, since overlap in zinc, copper or manganese is possible.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Calcium (citrate malate), Magnesium (ascorbate, aspartate), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin K2 and 10 more
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 300
Suggested use: Adults: Take up to 10 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
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

Adults: Take up to 10 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

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

Ten capsules contains

Calcium (citrate malate): 1000mg
Magnesium (ascorbate, aspartate): 420mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol): 1000 IU (25mcg)
Vitamin K2: 120mcg
-MK-4: 60mcg
-MK-7: 60mcg
Boron (citrate): 700mcg
Zinc (citrate): 11mg
Manganese (bisglycinate): 2.3mg
Copper (citrate): 1mg
Silicon (HVP chelate from soy): 35mg
Folic acid (calcium L-5-MTHF): 400mcg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin): 24mcg
Vitamin C (magnesium ascorbate): 90mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Tapioca dextrin, maltodextrin, citric acid, glycine, L-aspartic acid, rice and soy flour, magnesium trisilicate, silica, sucrose, acacia gum, corn starch, tricalcium phosphate, medium chain triglycerides. Capsule: hypromellose.

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 - Ortho Bone Vegan

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.