{"product_id":"aor-pro-bones-240-capsules","title":"AOR Pro Bones, 240 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAOR Pro Bones Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOR Pro Bones\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comprehensive multi-nutrient bone-support formula built around MCHC — microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex, a whole-bone extract from grass-fed bovine bone that provides calcium, phosphorus, naturally occurring collagen, and growth factors in the form your skeleton actually uses. Pro Bones layers on vitamins C, D3, and K2 to direct calcium where it belongs, plus magnesium, zinc, copper, and glucosamine sulfate to support cartilage and connective tissue. 240 capsules per bottle. Made in Canada by AOR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCHC (microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex) — bovine bone extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCo-factor vitamins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCo-factor minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium, zinc, copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine sulfate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTested for heavy metal contamination and BSE-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest taken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith food, divided through the day for best calcium absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho AOR Pro Bones Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults focused on bone density support — especially post-menopausal women and men 50+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople diagnosed with osteopenia or working with a practitioner on bone health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting whole-bone MCHC rather than basic calcium carbonate or citrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who prefer one complete bone formula over taking calcium, D3, K2, magnesium, and joint supplements separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting calcium plus glucosamine for combined bone and joint support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople recovering from fractures or supporting long-term skeletal health under practitioner guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegans and vegetarians — MCHC is bovine-derived. Plant-based options like algae calcium or strontium are better fits. If you only want basic vitamin D3, a standalone D3 costs much less. People on blood-thinning medication should consult their healthcare practitioner before taking K2. Anyone with hypercalcemia or kidney conditions should check with their practitioner before using a calcium-containing formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOR Pro Bones is a comprehensive bone-support formula for adults focused on bone density, especially for post-menopausal women and men 50+. It’s built around MCHC, a whole-bone calcium source that also provides phosphorus and collagen. The formula also includes vitamins D3 and K2, magnesium, and glucosamine for broader bone and joint support. It’s made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow AOR Pro Bones Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Bones vs Basic Calcium + D3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic calcium + D3 supplements (calcium carbonate or citrate plus vitamin D) cover the foundations at a lower per-capsule cost — a fit for general daily calcium needs. Pro Bones uses MCHC (whole-bone extract) instead of synthetic calcium salts and adds the K2 cofactor (which directs calcium to bones rather than soft tissue), plus magnesium, zinc, copper, and glucosamine. More comprehensive, made for people specifically targeting bone density rather than just general nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Bones vs AOR Bone Basics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOR Bone Basics is a comparable bone-support formula but uses calcium citrate-malate and microcrystalline hydroxyapatite combined, with a different cofactor blend. Pro Bones leans more heavily on MCHC plus glucosamine sulfate for joint support. Both are quality formulas — your practitioner may have a preference based on your specific goals (joint comfort, density support, or general skeletal nutrition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Bones vs Strontium Support (Vegan Alternative)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOR Strontium Support II is a vegan-friendly bone density option using strontium, which works through a different mechanism than calcium. Pro Bones is bovine-derived (not vegan) and uses calcium-based whole-bone extract. Choose Strontium if you need a vegan bone option; choose Pro Bones for the comprehensive calcium-based approach with joint support included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Bones vs Calcium + Separate Joint Supplement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking a basic calcium with a separate glucosamine joint supplement can work and costs less if you only want the basics. Pro Bones combines bone-building MCHC with glucosamine sulfate in one formula, which makes daily routines simpler and ensures the two work together with the proper cofactors. Convenience versus per-ingredient cost is the trade-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is MCHC (and Why It Matters)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe whole-bone form of calcium.\u003c\/strong\u003e MCHC (microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex) is the actual mineral matrix found in healthy bone — calcium and phosphorus in the same crystalline structure your skeleton uses, plus naturally occurring collagen and bone-derived growth factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferent from basic calcium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium carbonate (the most common lower-cost calcium) is a calcium salt that needs to be broken down by stomach acid before absorption. Calcium citrate absorbs better. MCHC is the bone matrix itself — delivering calcium alongside the cofactors bones actually use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourced from grass-fed bovine bone.\u003c\/strong\u003e AOR sources MCHC from quality-controlled bovine bone, tested for heavy metal contamination and BSE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK2 is the key cofactor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium without K2 can deposit in arteries instead of bones. K2 activates the proteins (osteocalcin, MGP) that direct calcium where it belongs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD3 unlocks absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D3 is required for your gut to absorb calcium in the first place. Without enough D3, even the best calcium source can't be used efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take as directed on the label, with food. Calcium absorbs best when taken in divided doses through the day rather than all at once — split your daily capsules between two or three meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take blood-thinning medication (warfarin), have kidney disease or hypercalcemia, take other calcium-containing supplements, or are scheduled for surgery. Don't exceed 2,500 mg total elemental calcium per day from all sources combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is MCHC and why is it better than regular calcium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMCHC (microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex) is whole-bone extract — calcium and phosphorus in the same crystal structure your skeleton uses, plus naturally occurring collagen and growth factors. Research suggests MCHC may support bone density better than basic calcium carbonate. For people specifically focused on bone health (not just general calcium nutrition), MCHC is often the form practitioners recommend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Pro Bones include K2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCalcium can either build bone or deposit in arteries — vitamin K2 is what activates the proteins that direct it to bone. Taking calcium without K2 misses the cofactor that makes calcium go where you want it. This is why most modern bone formulas include K2 alongside calcium and D3.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs Pro Bones vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo. MCHC is sourced from bovine bone, so this isn't vegan or vegetarian. Vegan customers focused on bone density typically choose AOR Strontium Support II or an algae-based calcium with D3 and K2 instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eShould I take all my capsules at once or split them through the day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSplit them. Your body absorbs calcium best in doses of around 500 mg or less at a time — above that, absorption drops. Taking your daily Pro Bones across two or three meals gives you better calcium uptake than swallowing everything with breakfast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is glucosamine sulfate in a bone formula?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGlucosamine sulfate supports cartilage and joint connective tissue, which works alongside bone health. AOR includes it because most people focused on skeletal health also care about how their joints feel, especially after age 50. Combining the two saves you taking a separate joint supplement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eIs the bovine source safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. AOR sources MCHC from quality-controlled bovine bone tested for heavy metal contamination and BSE (mad cow disease). This is standard practice for any reputable MCHC product on the market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-d\"\u003eVitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e — add extra D3 if your blood levels are low (very common in Canadians)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e — most adults are below ideal levels; works alongside calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/collagen\"\u003eCollagen\u003c\/a\u003e — supports the protein matrix of bone and connective tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/strontium\"\u003eStrontium\u003c\/a\u003e — sometimes added to bone routines under practitioner guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/bone-health\"\u003eAll Bone Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Calcium, MCHC, strontium, D3, K2, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/calcium\"\u003eCalcium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare MCHC, calcium citrate, and other forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-d-with-k2\"\u003eD3 + K2 Combos\u003c\/a\u003e — Cofactors that pair with calcium for bone health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/joint-health\"\u003eJoint Health Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Glucosamine, MSM, collagen, and curcumin formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. 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