{"title":"Bone \u0026 Joint Supplements","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor bones, start with Bones + K2, which pairs Aquamin calcium with vitamin K2, or Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 D3 + K2 drops.† For joints, Joint Solution with glucosamine supports joint structure and comfort, and the Inflameze formulas use turmeric and botanicals for joint comfort.†\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inflameze-botanical-joint-support","title":"Inflameze – Botanical Joint Comfort Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflameze is a botanical joint support supplement with 150 mg of Boswellia serrata extract, 100 mg of bromelain, 100 mg of quercetin and 50 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex (turmeric curcuminoids) in every 1-capsule serving, plus devil's claw root, yucca root extract and alfalfa leaf. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, taken one capsule twice daily, to support joint comfort and flexibility.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflameze is for active adults who want their joints to keep up with their plans, like the runner still logging miles at 45. It puts the three ingredients named on the front of the bottle (boswellia, bromelain and turmeric) into one small capsule, so you're not lining up five bottles on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Joints are often where people first feel the difference, and the habits that matter (strength work, walking, sleep, decent food) pay off most when you start in your 30s and 40s. Inflameze is one small, steady part of that routine, not a stand-in for any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Inflameze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports joint comfort and flexibility with boswellia, turmeric curcuminoids and bromelain in one capsule.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports muscle comfort and recovery after hard exercise, with turmeric curcuminoids from Curcumin C3 Complex.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounds out everyday joint support with 100 mg of quercetin plus devil's claw root, yucca root extract and alfalfa leaf in the same capsule.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain (from pineapple, \u003cem\u003eAnanas comosus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuercetin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurcumin C³ Complex®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevil's Claw Root (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYucca Root 4:1 Extract (\u003cem\u003eYucca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlfalfa Leaf (\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 vegetarian capsule. The bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, so that's 60 one-capsule servings, or 30 days at one capsule twice daily. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), deep mined calcium phosphate, cellulose, organic rice extract, and organic rice concentrate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"This product does not contain genetically modified materials.\" The label also notes that Curcumin C³ Complex® is a patented product of Sabinsa Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Inflameze works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: we know of no clinical trial on Inflameze as a finished formula. The research below is on single ingredients, usually in other forms and amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoswellia serrata extract: 150 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e, sometimes called Indian frankincense, is a tree native to India, and boswellia extracts are usually made from its gum resin. Our label doesn't state a boswellic acid percentage, so we won't quote one or borrow results from studies of extracts standardized to specific levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15643550\/\"\u003ea crossover study in healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, taking a boswellia extract with a high-fat meal raised blood levels of several boswellic acids several-fold compared with an empty stomach, and two of them only showed up at all with food. That study used a different extract at a much larger single dose (786 mg), but it's why we suggest taking Inflameze with a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurcumin C3 Complex: 50 mg of turmeric curcuminoids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is the golden root in curry, and curcuminoids are the compounds behind that color. Per the label, Curcumin C3 Complex is a standardized extract of \u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e with a minimum of 95% curcuminoids (curcumin, bisdemethoxy curcumin and demethoxy curcumin), so you know what's in each 50 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest catch: curcumin on its own is poorly absorbed, quickly broken down and quickly cleared, as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17999464\/\"\u003ea review of curcumin's bioavailability\u003c\/a\u003e lays out. Some formulas add piperine (black pepper extract) to help. Inflameze doesn't; the FAQ below points to the two Inflameze formulas that do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37460208\/\"\u003ean umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized trials\u003c\/a\u003e rated curcumin's effect on muscle soreness after muscle-damaging exercise as moderate-certainty evidence.† What it doesn't: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37408367\/\"\u003ea meta-analysis of 16 studies\u003c\/a\u003e found no statistically significant effect on post-exercise soreness, muscle damage markers or inflammation markers. Both reviews pooled trials that used various curcumin forms and doses, so read them as background, not a promise for 50 mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain: 100 mg of pineapple enzymes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a mix of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple. Most proteins get broken down in the gut before absorption, but in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ea study of 19 healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, some bromelain reached the bloodstream intact and kept part of its enzyme activity. They took 3 grams a day, 15 times the 200 mg in two Inflameze capsules, so the study shows absorption happens, not how much you get at this dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuercetin: 100 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuercetin is a plant pigment found in apples, onions, capers and tea. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18716159\/\"\u003ea 2-week randomized trial in 35 healthy adults\u003c\/a\u003e taking 50, 100 or 150 mg a day, the 100 mg group's blood quercetin rose 359% from baseline. The same trial found no change in blood antioxidant capacity or inflammation markers, so we won't claim more than this: quercetin gets absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDevil's claw root, yucca root and alfalfa leaf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevil's claw (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a southern African plant named for the hooked claws on its fruit. \"4:1 extract\" means four parts yucca root were concentrated into one part extract. Alfalfa leaf comes from the same plant farmers grow for hay. At 50 mg, 25 mg and 25 mg per capsule, these are supporting players, and we haven't found human research at these amounts we'd stand behind, so we make no specific claims for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Inflameze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"One capsule twice daily. May take up to 4 capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur suggestion: one with breakfast and one with dinner (see the boswellia food study above). If you go above two a day, stay at or under the label's 4-capsule maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you take prescription medication, including blood thinners, show your practitioner or pharmacist the Supplement Facts panel before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Here's how each bottle earns its spot on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, boswellia, turmeric extract, bromelain and the rest, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Inflameze has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. After 52 years of making supplements, we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Inflameze capsules should I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne capsule twice daily, per the label, which also allows up to 4 capsules a day. Two capsules give you 300 mg of boswellia extract, 200 mg each of bromelain and quercetin, and 100 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex. A 60-capsule bottle lasts 30 days at two a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take Inflameze with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest it. The label doesn't require food, but boswellic acid levels were several-fold higher when boswellia was taken with a high-fat meal than on an empty stomach in the study above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and we won't make one up. Take it steadily at the label's dose and judge it by how your normal week feels: the walk, the workout, the yard work.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Inflameze is right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflameze (this one) spreads each capsule across seven ingredients, led by boswellia, bromelain and quercetin. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-advanced-turmeric-joint\"\u003eInflameze Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e is built around 250 mg of Curcumin Complex (from CurcuWIN™) per capsule, with a blend that includes boswellia standardized to 70% boswellic acids and Bioperine™. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-ultra-caps-50ct\"\u003eInflameze Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e has 500 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex per 2-capsule serving, with ParActin® andrographis, organic ginger root and BioPerine®. If turmeric is your main interest, start with those two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Inflameze with Joint Solution or the Joint + Mobility Stack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but count the overlap. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-structure-and-comfort\"\u003eJoint Solution\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-advanced\"\u003eJoint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e share many of the same botanicals; a full 4-capsule serving of Joint Solution Advanced adds 400 mg of boswellia extract, 200 mg each of bromelain and quercetin, and 100 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm\"\u003eJoint + Mobility Stack\u003c\/a\u003e pairs Inflameze with MSM 2000 and Joint Solution Advanced, so that overlap is built in. Both Joint Solution labels state they contain glucosamine isolated from crab shell. Run any stack past your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Inflameze safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, and bring the Supplement Facts panel so they can check each ingredient against your medication list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Inflameze vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The label calls them vegetarian capsules, with a vegetable cellulose shell. The label doesn't make a vegan claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/why-choose-us\"\u003eHow we make and test our supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on our bottles means\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterk V et al. Effect of food intake on the bioavailability of boswellic acids from a herbal preparation in healthy volunteers. Planta Med. 2004. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15643550\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnand P et al. Bioavailability of curcumin: problems and promises. Mol Pharm. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17999464\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalebi S et al. Nutritional interventions for exercise-induced muscle damage: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized trials. Nutr Rev. 2024. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37460208\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxley RA, Peart DJ. The effect of curcumin supplementation on functional strength outcomes and markers of exercise-induced muscle damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37408367\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastell JV et al. Intestinal absorption of undegraded proteins in men: presence of bromelain in plasma after oral intake. Am J Physiol. 1997. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgert S et al. Daily quercetin supplementation dose-dependently increases plasma quercetin concentrations in healthy humans. J Nutr. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18716159\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364426707226,"sku":"015-A1009","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A1009_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1753807599"},{"product_id":"joint-support-structure-and-comfort","title":"Joint Solution with Glucosamine – Joint Structure \u0026 Comfort | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Solution is a daily joint supplement that pairs glucosamine with botanicals. Each 4-capsule serving has 750 mg glucosamine HCl, 250 mg glucosamine sulfate, 300 mg Boswellia serrata extract, 200 mg bromelain, 200 mg quercetin and 100 mg Curcumin C3 Complex®, plus devil's claw, alfalfa, collagen type II and yucca. Each bottle holds 60 capsules. It supports joint structure and joint comfort.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Solution is for people whose joints do a lot of work: runners, lifters, hikers, gardeners, and anyone who wants their knees and hips in good working order for the long haul. Glucosamine and collagen type II cover structure; boswellia, turmeric, bromelain and quercetin cover comfort.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to wait for your 60s to look after your joints. If you're in your 30s or 40s and already training like you plan to stay busy for decades, this is an easy habit to add now. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Joint Solution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports joint structure and joint comfort, the job printed right on the label.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies glucosamine (750 mg HCl plus 250 mg sulfate per serving), a building block your body uses to make the cushioning molecules in cartilage.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a healthy inflammatory response with Boswellia serrata, Curcumin C3 Complex®, bromelain and quercetin.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides antioxidant support from quercetin and turmeric curcuminoids.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds collagen type II, the main collagen in cartilage, with 20% chondroitin sulfate.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine HCl (from crab shell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucosamine Sulfate (from 332 mg glucosamine sulfate KCl, from crab shell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain (1200 GDU\/g, from \u003cem\u003eAnanas comosus\u003c\/em\u003e fruit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuercetin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurcumin C³ Complex®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevil's Claw Root (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlfalfa Herb (\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollagen Type II (contains 20% chondroitin sulfate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYucca Root 4:1 Extract (\u003cem\u003eYucca\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 4 capsules. Servings per container: 15. Other ingredients: Gelatin (100% natural, preservative-free, from capsule shell), organic rice extract, and organic rice concentrate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"Contains Glucosamine, isolated from crab shell.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Joint Solution works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlucosamine: 750 mg HCl plus 250 mg sulfate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartilage, the smooth tissue capping the ends of your bones, gets its cushion from long sugar chains called glycosaminoglycans, and glucosamine is one of their building blocks. Your body makes its own; a supplement supplies it ready-made.† The glucosamine here comes from crab shell in two forms: glucosamine HCl, and glucosamine sulfate supplied as glucosamine sulfate KCl (bound with potassium chloride), which is why the label lists 332 mg of glucosamine sulfate KCl to deliver 250 mg of glucosamine sulfate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy, active people, the closest research is a pair of studies in soccer players. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30132529\/\"\u003ea 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 43 college soccer players\u003c\/a\u003e, a supplement providing 2 g of glucosamine a day brought a urine marker of type II collagen breakdown below the placebo group's, while a collagen-building marker held steady, with no supplement-related side effects. An \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19724889\/\"\u003eearlier 3-month study of soccer players taking 1.5 or 3 g a day\u003c\/a\u003e saw the same drop, and saw it fade after they stopped. Two honest notes: these are lab markers in young athletes, not a measure of how joints feel, and the doses were higher than the 750 mg of glucosamine HCl plus 250 mg of glucosamine sulfate in a 4-capsule serving here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoswellia serrata extract: 300 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia serrata is the tree behind Indian frankincense, and its gum resin is a traditional Ayurvedic botanical. Its boswellic acids were long thought to work by blocking 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme that makes signaling molecules in the body's inflammatory response.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21553931\/\"\u003eA review of the lab, animal and human data on boswellia\u003c\/a\u003e complicates that: the two most studied boswellic acids reach the blood at levels far below what blocks the enzyme in a test tube, while beta-boswellic acid reaches about 100 times higher levels and acts on other inflammation-related enzymes. Straight talk: exactly how boswellia works in people is still being sorted out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurcumin C3 Complex®: 100 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurcumin C3 Complex® is a standardized turmeric root extract. The label specifies a minimum of 95% curcumin, bisdemethoxy curcumin and demethoxy curcumin (the curcuminoids), so each serving carries at least 95 mg. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29065496\/\"\u003eA review of curcumin's effects on human health\u003c\/a\u003e credits most of its studied effects to antioxidant activity and its role in the body's inflammatory response, including research in active people after hard exercise.† The same review names the catch: curcumin on its own is poorly absorbed and quickly cleared, and pairing it with piperine from black pepper raised absorption. Joint Solution doesn't include piperine, so turmeric is one contributor here, not the headline act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuercetin: 200 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuercetin is a flavonoid, a plant pigment in onions, apples and tea, and in lab tests it acts as an antioxidant.† It does get absorbed. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18716159\/\"\u003ea 2-week randomized trial in 35 healthy adults\u003c\/a\u003e, 50 to 150 mg a day raised blood quercetin in step with the dose, by 178% to 570% over baseline. What it didn't show: any change in blood antioxidant capacity or an inflammation marker in those 2 weeks. Our 200 mg is above the trial's top dose, so its numbers don't map one-to-one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain: 200 mg (240 GDU)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple, measured by activity: the label lists 1200 GDU (gelatin digesting units) per gram, or 240 GDU per 4-capsule serving. We didn't find human research in healthy adults at this amount that we'd stand behind, so we don't cite any.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollagen type II, devil's claw, alfalfa and yucca\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType II collagen is the main collagen in cartilage, and chondroitin sulfate helps cartilage hold water.† The 50 mg here contains 20% chondroitin sulfate, or 10 mg. Devil's claw (\u003cem\u003eHarpagophytum procumbens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a southern African root and a traditional herb for joint comfort.† Alfalfa herb (\u003cem\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the leafy plant farmers grow for hay. Yucca root 4:1 extract is concentrated about 4 to 1, so its 25 mg stands in for roughly 100 mg of root. These four are supporting players, and we don't claim more for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Joint Solution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"One to two capsules twice daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amounts in the table are per serving, and the label's serving size is 4 capsules. The label doesn't mention food, so that part is up to you. Steady daily use is the idea, so tie your two daily doses to something you already do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you avoid shellfish, note the label statement: \"Contains Glucosamine, isolated from crab shell.\" Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. And we're not getting old either. Here's what stands behind every lot of Joint Solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Joint Solution has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof, and the owners work in the building too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much glucosamine is in Joint Solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 4-capsule serving has 750 mg of glucosamine HCl and 250 mg of glucosamine sulfate, both from crab shell. The label directions are one to two capsules twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a few months of steady daily use. The glucosamine studies above ran 3 to 4 months and measured lab markers, not how joints feel, so judge Joint Solution over months, not days.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between Joint Solution and Joint Solution Advanced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Solution Advanced adds MSM and hyaluronic acid. Both have 750 mg of glucosamine HCl and 250 mg of glucosamine sulfate per 4 capsules. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-advanced\"\u003eJoint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e adds 700 mg of MSM and 70 mg of hyaluronic acid, with 400 mg of Boswellia serrata extract instead of 300 mg, no yucca, and a vegetable cellulose capsule. Pick one, not both, since the glucosamine and botanicals overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Joint Solution with Inflameze or MSM 2000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSM 2000 pairs without overlap; Inflameze doubles up. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/msm-2000mg-joint-health-support\"\u003eMSM 2000\u003c\/a\u003e is 2,000 mg of MSM in one tablet a day, an ingredient Joint Solution doesn't contain. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-botanical-joint-support\"\u003eInflameze\u003c\/a\u003e has no glucosamine but repeats most of Joint Solution's botanicals, from boswellia to devil's claw, so we suggest choosing one. If you take medication, run any stack by your practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, especially if you take a blood thinner. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18363538\/\"\u003eA review of FDA and World Health Organization adverse-event reports\u003c\/a\u003e found cases where glucosamine taken with warfarin was linked to a higher INR, the blood test that tracks clotting time. Bring the label so they can check every ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Joint Solution vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The capsule shell is gelatin, the glucosamine comes from crab shell, and collagen type II is an animal protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuruta A et al. Evaluation of the effect of the administration of a glucosamine-containing supplement on biomarkers for cartilage metabolism in soccer players: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Mol Med Rep. 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30132529\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoshimura M et al. Evaluation of the effect of glucosamine administration on biomarkers for cartilage and bone metabolism in soccer players. Int J Mol Med. 2009. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19724889\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbdel-Tawab M et al. Boswellia serrata: an overall assessment of in vitro, preclinical, pharmacokinetic and clinical data. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21553931\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHewlings SJ, Kalman DS. Curcumin: A Review of Its Effects on Human Health. Foods. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29065496\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgert S et al. Daily quercetin supplementation dose-dependently increases plasma quercetin concentrations in healthy humans. J Nutr. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18716159\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnudsen JF, Sokol GH. Potential glucosamine-warfarin interaction resulting in increased international normalized ratio: case report and review of the literature and MedWatch database. Pharmacotherapy. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18363538\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364426674458,"sku":"010-A1010","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A1010_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1738257571"},{"product_id":"joint-support-advanced","title":"Joint Solution Advanced with Hyaluronic Acid \u0026 MSM – Joint Comfort | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Solution Advanced is a joint support supplement with 1,000 mg of glucosamine, 700 mg of MSM, 70 mg of hyaluronic acid and 50 mg of collagen type II in every 4-capsule serving, plus boswellia, bromelain, quercetin, Curcumin C³ Complex®, devil's claw and alfalfa. Each bottle holds 60 capsules (15 servings). It supports joint comfort and joint fluidity.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for people who plan to keep moving: hikers, lifters, gardeners, weekend pickleball players. It builds on our original Joint Solution formula with 700 mg of MSM, 70 mg of hyaluronic acid and more boswellia, so the structural ingredients and the botanicals share one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't have to wait for your 60s to think about your joints. Start in your 30s and 40s, while you're still putting in the miles and the reps. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Joint Solution Advanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports joint comfort and joint fluidity, the two jobs printed on the label.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers 1,000 mg of glucosamine, a building block your body uses to make cartilage, to support normal joint structure.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 70 mg of hyaluronic acid, a natural part of the fluid that cushions your joints.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 700 mg of MSM, a sulfur compound studied in healthy, active men for post-workout recovery.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers joint structure and the botanicals in one daily routine: ten ingredients, one bottle.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Glucosamine (from crab shell) (from 750 mg glucosamine HCl \u0026amp; 250 mg glucosamine sulfate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSM (methyl sulfonyl methane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoswellia serrata Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain (1200 GDU\/g, from Ananas comosus fruit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuercetin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurcumin C³ Complex®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevil's Claw Root (Harpagophytum procumbens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlfalfa Herb (Medicago sativa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyaluronic Acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollagen Type II (contains 20% chondroitin sulfate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 4 capsules. Servings per container: 15. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), organic rice concentrate, and organic rice extract. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"Contains Glucosamine, isolated from crab shell.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Joint Solution Advanced works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlucosamine: 1,000 mg from crab shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine is an amino sugar your body makes and uses to build the long molecules that give cartilage its bounce. Here it's isolated from crab shell, in two common forms: 750 mg of glucosamine HCl and 250 mg of glucosamine sulfate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows: in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30132529\/\"\u003ea 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 43 college soccer players\u003c\/a\u003e, a supplement providing 2 grams of glucosamine a day lowered a urine marker of type II collagen breakdown (type II is the main collagen in cartilage) below the placebo group, while a collagen-building marker held steady, with no supplement-related side effects. What it doesn't show: these were lab markers in young athletes, not how anyone's knees felt, at twice the glucosamine in one serving here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHyaluronic acid (70 mg) and collagen type II (50 mg)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyaluronic acid is a long sugar chain your body makes to hold water, and it's what makes the fluid inside your joints slick and cushiony. It's here to support joint fluidity.† \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27982756\/\"\u003eA study of orally given hyaluronan in rats\u003c\/a\u003e found gut bacteria break it into smaller pieces that are absorbed in the large intestine and reach tissues such as skin. That's animal data, and it shows absorption, not anything about joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50 mg of collagen type II contains 20% chondroitin sulfate, about 10 mg of chondroitin. That's not much, so we don't call this a chondroitin supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMSM: 700 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a sulfur compound found in small amounts in many foods. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28300758\/\"\u003eA review of MSM's uses and safety\u003c\/a\u003e notes it is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and well tolerated by most people at up to 4 grams a day, with few, mild side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23013531\/\"\u003ea 30-day pilot study in 8 healthy, moderately active men\u003c\/a\u003e taking 1.5 or 3 grams a day, soreness after a hard leg workout trended lower on the higher dose, and blood antioxidant capacity rose after exercise at 3 grams.† Straight talk: 8 people, trends rather than firm results, at doses at least twice our 700 mg. For more MSM, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/msm-2000mg-joint-health-support\"\u003eMSM 2000 has 2,000 mg in one tablet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoswellia, Curcumin C³ Complex® and devil's claw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoswellia serrata extract (400 mg) comes from a tree resin also called Indian frankincense, best known for its boswellic acids. Devil's claw (100 mg) is a root from southern Africa. Curcumin C³ Complex® (100 mg) is a turmeric extract that, per the label, is at least 95% curcuminoids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest limit: curcumin on its own is poorly absorbed and quickly cleared, as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17999464\/\"\u003ea review of curcumin bioavailability\u003c\/a\u003e lays out, and this formula has no absorption helper like black pepper extract, so think of it as a supporting amount. The label doesn't list a standardization for the boswellia or devil's claw, so we don't borrow results from studies of branded extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain, quercetin and alfalfa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple: 200 mg at 1200 GDU\/g (a measure of enzyme activity). In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ea study of bromelain absorption in 19 healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, a small amount of intact bromelain reached the blood after it was taken by mouth and kept at least part of its enzyme activity. Its repeat-dose phase used 3 grams a day, many times our 200 mg, and measured absorption, not joints. Quercetin (200 mg) is a plant flavonoid studied for its antioxidant activity, and alfalfa herb (100 mg) is the above-ground part of the alfalfa plant. We don't make separate claims for these supporting players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Joint Solution Advanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"One to two capsules twice daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amounts in the table are for the label's 4-capsule serving. The label doesn't name a time of day or mention food; breakfast and dinner make both doses easy to remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you avoid shellfish, skip this one: the glucosamine is isolated from crab shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, from the crab-shell glucosamine to the devil's claw root, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Joint Solution Advanced has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof. The owners work in the building too, and the company has been owner-run since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. We're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules of Joint Solution Advanced do I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says one to two capsules twice daily. The Supplement Facts serving size is 4 capsules, which provides 1,000 mg of glucosamine, 700 mg of MSM and 70 mg of hyaluronic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many servings are in a bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label lists 15 servings of 4 capsules in each 60-capsule bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the original Joint Solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced adds 700 mg of MSM and 70 mg of hyaluronic acid and has 400 mg of boswellia instead of 300 mg. Both list 750 mg of glucosamine HCl, 250 mg of glucosamine sulfate, 50 mg of collagen type II, and the same amounts of bromelain, quercetin, Curcumin C³ Complex®, devil's claw and alfalfa. The original adds 25 mg of yucca root extract and uses a gelatin capsule; Advanced uses vegetable cellulose. For the simpler formula, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-structure-and-comfort\"\u003esee the original Joint Solution\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Joint Solution Advanced vegetarian or shellfish-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo to both. The glucosamine is isolated from crab shell, and collagen is an animal protein, even though the capsule shell is vegetable cellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline; neither the label nor the research cited above gives one. The glucosamine trial ran 16 weeks and measured lab markers, not how joints feel, so give it a few months of steady use before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Inflameze or MSM 2000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they're sold together in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm\"\u003eJoint + Mobility Stack\u003c\/a\u003e, but know your totals. One MSM 2000 tablet plus a 4-capsule serving here is 2,700 mg of MSM a day, within the up-to-4-gram range the safety review above calls well tolerated by most people. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-botanical-joint-support\"\u003eInflameze\u003c\/a\u003e repeats several botanicals from this formula (boswellia, bromelain, quercetin, Curcumin C³ Complex®, devil's claw and alfalfa), so follow each label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before you start, and bring the bottle so they can see the full ingredient list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-structure-and-comfort\"\u003eThe original Joint Solution formula, without MSM or hyaluronic acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/msm-2000mg-joint-health-support\"\u003eMSM 2000, with 2,000 mg of MSM per tablet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm\"\u003eThe Joint + Mobility Stack: this formula, Inflameze and MSM 2000\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuruta A et al. Evaluation of the effect of the administration of a glucosamine‑containing supplement on biomarkers for cartilage metabolism in soccer players: A randomized double‑blind placebo‑controlled study. Mol Med Rep. 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30132529\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimura M et al. Absorption of Orally Administered Hyaluronan. J Med Food. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27982756\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButawan M et al. Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28300758\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalman DS et al. Influence of methylsulfonylmethane on markers of exercise recovery and performance in healthy men: a pilot study. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23013531\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnand P et al. Bioavailability of curcumin: problems and promises. Mol Pharm. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17999464\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastell JV et al. Intestinal absorption of undegraded proteins in men: presence of bromelain in plasma after oral intake. Am J Physiol. 1997. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364426641690,"sku":"015-A1011","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A1011_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1738257599"},{"product_id":"good-vitamin-d-60-caps","title":"Good Vitamin D 50 mcg D3 + Bromelain – Bone \u0026 Immune Support | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Vitamin D is a once-a-day capsule with 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol, 250% of the Daily Value, plus 200 mg of bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme from pineapple. Each bottle holds 60 gelatin capsules, a 60-day supply at one capsule a day. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and supports healthy bones, muscle function and normal immune function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skin makes vitamin D from sunlight, which works fine until you spend most daylight hours indoors or live somewhere with a long gray winter (hello, Oregon). Very few foods naturally contain much of it, either. Good Vitamin D is for adults who want a steady daily amount of D3 without measuring drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in your 30s or 40s, this is a smart time to start. The routines you build now carry you into your 70s and 80s, and bones are a long game. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Good Vitamin D\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks of bone, and supports healthy bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your immune cells carry vitamin D receptors, and vitamin D supports normal immune function.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscles and nerves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your muscles need vitamin D to move, and your nerves need it to carry messages between your brain and your body.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy vitamin D levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e D3 is the form your skin makes, and in a daily-dose trial it raised blood vitamin D more than the same amount of D2.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBromelain on board.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each capsule adds 200 mg of bromelain, an enzyme from the pineapple plant that breaks proteins into smaller pieces.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain 1200 GDU\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*Daily Value not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size is 1 capsule, and each bottle holds 60 capsules, so a bottle lasts 60 days at the label's serving. Other ingredients, as printed: Gelatin (100% natural, preservative-free, from capsule shell), cellulose, magnesium trisilicate, magnesium stearate, and silica. The label also states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" The capsule shell is gelatin, so this is not a vegetarian product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Good Vitamin D works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3: the form your skin makes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin produces when UVB light hits it, and on its own it isn't active yet. Your liver converts it to 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the form a blood test measures, and your kidneys turn that into calcitriol, the active form that helps your gut absorb calcium (from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH fact sheet on how vitamin D is activated and how much adults need\u003c\/a\u003e). Vitamin D works outside of bone too: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-Consumer\/\"\u003ethe NIH consumer fact sheet notes\u003c\/a\u003e that muscles need it to move and nerves need it to carry messages.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy D3 and not D2? In a 12-week randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 335 healthy women aged 20 to 64 took a placebo or 15 mcg a day of D2 or D3, in juice or a biscuit, through a UK winter. Blood vitamin D in the D3 groups rose about 15 to 17 nmol\/L more than in the D2 groups (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28679555\/\"\u003ea daily-dose trial comparing D2 and D3\u003c\/a\u003e). It's one trial, in women, using fortified food at a lower dose than ours, so read it as direction, not a number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much does a daily dose move blood levels? In a winter study of 67 healthy men in Omaha given 0, 25, 125 or 250 mcg of D3 a day for about 20 weeks, blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D settled in direct proportion to the dose, about 0.7 nmol\/L higher for every extra microgram a day (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12499343\/\"\u003ea dose-response study of daily vitamin D3\u003c\/a\u003e). The response to vitamin D also varies widely from person to person (the dietary fat study below opens with that point), so the only way to know your own level is a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Creighton University study, people absorbed 65% more calcium from a 500 mg dose when their blood vitamin D averaged about 86 nmol\/L than when it averaged about 50 nmol\/L, and both numbers sit inside the normal reference range (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ea study of calcium absorption at two vitamin D levels\u003c\/a\u003e). It measured absorption for 10 to 12 hours after one calcium dose, not bone outcomes over years, so it shows the mechanism rather than what a capsule does to your bones.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D and the immune system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB cells, T cells and antigen-presenting cells all carry vitamin D receptors and can make the active form of vitamin D themselves, which lets vitamin D help regulate both your first-response (innate) and learned (adaptive) immune responses (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ea review of how vitamin D works in the immune system\u003c\/a\u003e).† That's how the system works. It doesn't mean taking more than you need gives you extra immunity, and we don't claim it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain: a pineapple enzyme\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a group of protein-splitting enzymes (proteases) from the pineapple plant. The \"1200 GDU\/g\" on the label is a strength rating: GDU means gelatin digesting units, a measure of protein-digesting activity. At 200 mg per capsule, that works out to about 240 GDU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a study of 19 healthy men taking 3 grams of bromelain a day (15 times the amount here), small amounts of intact bromelain showed up in the blood and kept part of its enzyme activity (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ea study of bromelain absorption in healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e). So some bromelain makes it through digestion in one piece. What we haven't found is a study testing whether bromelain changes how much vitamin D you absorb, so we don't claim it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a meal with some fat helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D is fat-soluble. In a randomized study of 50 healthy older adults who took a single 50,000 IU dose of D3 with breakfast, peak blood vitamin D3 was 32% higher when the breakfast contained fat than when it was fat-free, and the mix of fats in the meal didn't change the result (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003ea study of dietary fat and vitamin D3 absorption\u003c\/a\u003e). That was one large dose, not a daily 2,000 IU, but the takeaway is simple: take your capsule with a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Good Vitamin D\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"One capsule daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it with a meal that has some fat in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs, avocado toast, a handful of nuts: anything beats a fat-free breakfast. Same meal every day makes it automatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd up your vitamin D.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you also take a multivitamin or another vitamin D product, count the vitamin D on every label. For adults, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 100 mcg (4,000 IU) a day from all sources combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Vitamin D can interact with some medications, so bring the whole label, bromelain included, to that conversation. Bromelain comes from pineapple, so if pineapple doesn't agree with you, check with your practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the vitamin D3 and the bromelain included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Good Vitamin D gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our formulators, makers and testers all work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility. The owners work in the building too, and we've been owner-run since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin D is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3, which is 250% of the 20 mcg (800 IU) Daily Value. For comparison, the RDA is 15 mcg (600 IU) a day for adults 19 to 70 and 20 mcg (800 IU) for adults over 70.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 2,000 IU of vitamin D a day too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy adults, 2,000 IU (50 mcg) is half of the 4,000 IU (100 mcg) Tolerable Upper Intake Level, the most per day unlikely to cause problems. That limit covers all supplements and food combined, so count everything you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take Good Vitamin D with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a meal that has some fat in it. In the breakfast study above, D3 taken with fat reached a 32% higher peak blood level than D3 taken fat-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, most people don't feel vitamin D the way they feel a cup of coffee. Blood levels build gradually with daily use (the Omaha study ran about 20 weeks). A 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test before you start and a few months in is the way to see the change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with other vitamin D products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you keep track of the total. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2\u003c\/a\u003e and many multivitamins contain vitamin D, so add up every label. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-bone-imm\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine\u003c\/a\u003e, our liquid vitamin D3, is usually an either-or choice with this capsule, not an add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Good Vitamin D vegetarian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The capsule shell is gelatin, so it isn't a vegetarian capsule. The label's \"NO corn, soy...\" list is quoted in full above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first. Vitamin D can interact with some medications, so show them the label, bromelain included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg capsules\u003c\/a\u003e, a calcium to pair with your daily vitamin D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2, vitamin D3 with K2 in liquid form\u003c\/a\u003e, if you'd rather get both in one product instead of this capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Daily supplementation with 15 μg vitamin D2 compared with vitamin D3 to increase wintertime 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in healthy South Asian and white European women: a 12-wk randomized, placebo-controlled food-fortification trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28679555\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Human serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol response to extended oral dosing with cholecalciferol. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12499343\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawson-Hughes B et al. Dietary fat increases vitamin D-3 absorption. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Calcium absorption varies within the reference range for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastell JV et al. Intestinal absorption of undegraded proteins in men: presence of bromelain in plasma after oral intake. The American Journal of Physiology. 1997. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9252520\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364426051866,"sku":"015-A2101","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A2101_REV00_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738257633"},{"product_id":"nice-bones","title":"Nice Bones Calcium, Magnesium \u0026 Vitamin D2 – Healthy Bone Support | 60 Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNice Bones is a daily bone supplement with 1,200 mg of calcium (carbonate, citrate, aspartate), 600 mg of magnesium (oxide, citrate, aspartate) and 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D as ergocalciferol (D2) in every 3-tablet serving. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian tablets, or 20 servings. Together, these three nutrients help maintain healthy bones and support normal calcium absorption.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice Bones is for adults who want the three bone basics in one bottle instead of three, which is the idea behind \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003ethe \"Single Bottle Solution\" printed on our labels\u003c\/a\u003e. It fits people in their 30s and 40s building habits for the decades ahead, and people over 50 who plan to keep hiking, lifting and carrying their own groceries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skeleton isn't a finished project. Bone is broken down and rebuilt all the time, and it doubles as your body's calcium bank: more than 99% of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH calcium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Keeping that bank funded is one simple, unglamorous part of adding life to your years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Nice Bones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies 1,200 mg of calcium, the main mineral in bones and teeth, to help maintain healthy bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds 600 mg of magnesium, a mineral your bones store and your body uses to build bone structure.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium from food and supplements.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal muscle and nerve function, two jobs calcium and magnesium share.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (ergocalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (carbonate, citrate, aspartate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (oxide, citrate, aspartate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 3 vegetarian tablets. Servings per container: 20. Other ingredients: Cellulose, acacia, magnesium stearate, silica, and vegetable stearate. The label states: \"NO soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also says the tablets are processed with plant cellulose under the Sol-U-Tab® process \"assuring each tablet is completely solubilized within minutes of swallowing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Nice Bones works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium: 1,200 mg from three forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium is the main mineral in bone, locked into a hard crystal called hydroxyapatite. Your blood, muscles and nerves need it too, and your body keeps blood calcium steady partly by drawing on what's stored in bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy three forms? Calcium carbonate is 40% calcium by weight and calcium citrate is 21%, so carbonate helps fit 1,200 mg into three tablets. Carbonate absorbs best with a meal because it leans on stomach acid. Citrate leans on it less: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003ea meta-analysis of 15 studies in 184 people\u003c\/a\u003e found absorption from calcium citrate was about 20% to 27% higher than from calcium carbonate, both on an empty stomach and with meals. Calcium aspartate is calcium bound to aspartic acid, an amino acid. The label doesn't list how much of the 1,200 mg comes from each form, so we won't put a single absorption number on the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows, straight: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003ea review of 59 randomized trials in adults over 50\u003c\/a\u003e found calcium supplements raised bone mineral density by 0.7% to 1.8%. The gain showed up in the first year and didn't keep growing after that, and calcium from food did about the same. So calcium is a building material, not a shortcut, and it works alongside protein, the rest of your diet and regular movement.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnesium: 600 mg from three forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50% to 60% of the magnesium in your body sits in your bones. Magnesium helps build bone structure, helps move calcium across cell membranes, and works in more than 300 enzyme systems, including the ones behind normal muscle and nerve function (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH magnesium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium oxide packs the most magnesium per gram of the three forms, which helps fit 600 mg into three tablets. Citrate and aspartate are magnesium bound to citric acid and aspartic acid, and small studies summarized by the NIH found those forms are absorbed more completely than oxide. As with calcium, the label doesn't list how much comes from each form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe research on magnesium and bone is earlier-stage than calcium's. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34666201\/\"\u003eA systematic review of studies in adults 60 and older\u003c\/a\u003e found higher magnesium intake was linked to higher bone mineral density at the hip. Those were observational studies with too little data to say anything about other parts of the skeleton, so read it as an association, not proof that a supplement builds bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D2: 25 mcg (1,000 IU)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps blood calcium and phosphate at the levels bone needs to mineralize (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH vitamin D fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).† You can see the effect in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ea study in middle-aged women\u003c\/a\u003e: calcium absorption from a 500 mg dose was 65% higher when their blood vitamin D averaged 86.5 nmol\/L than when it averaged 50 nmol\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice Bones uses vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), which comes from a non-animal source. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form your skin makes from sunlight. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18089691\/\"\u003ean 11-week trial in healthy adults aged 18 to 84\u003c\/a\u003e, 1,000 IU a day of D2 raised blood vitamin D just as much as 1,000 IU a day of D3. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eA 2012 meta-analysis of head-to-head trials\u003c\/a\u003e found D3 raised levels more overall, but the edge showed up with large, infrequent doses; with daily dosing, the difference wasn't significant. The NIH still notes that most evidence favors D3 for raising blood levels and holding them longer. If you'd rather have D3, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-bone-imm\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine gives you 25 mcg of vitamin D3 in one drop\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Nice Bones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"Three tablets daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical notes from the NIH fact sheets linked above:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit it up with meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body absorbs calcium best in doses of 500 mg or less, and calcium carbonate absorbs best with food. One tablet with each of three meals keeps each dose at about 400 mg of calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount your food.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper limit for total calcium from food and supplements is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50 and 2,000 mg a day from age 51. If you eat a lot of dairy or fortified foods, add it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow the magnesium number.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper limit for magnesium from supplements is 350 mg a day for adults, and Nice Bones gives you 600 mg at the full serving. More on that in the FAQ below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e52 years and counting.\u003c\/strong\u003e We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Bones aren't the only thing we plan to keep strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Nice Bones has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps the formulators, the makers and the testers under one roof. We've been owner-run since 2017, and the owners work in the building too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much calcium, magnesium and vitamin D is in Nice Bones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 3-tablet serving has 1,200 mg of calcium (92% of the Daily Value), 600 mg of magnesium (142%) and 25 mcg, or 1,000 IU, of vitamin D2 (125%). Per tablet, that works out to about 400 mg of calcium and 200 mg of magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 600 mg of magnesium a lot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's on the high side: 142% of the Daily Value, and above the 350 mg a day upper limit the NIH lists for magnesium from supplements. The usual issue at higher amounts is loose stools, sometimes with nausea or cramping, and oxide is one of the forms most often linked to that. If it happens, or you already take magnesium, ask your healthcare practitioner what amount is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy vitamin D2 instead of D3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice Bones uses D2 (ergocalciferol), which is made from a non-animal source. At 1,000 IU a day, D2 kept up with D3 in the trial above, though the NIH notes that most evidence favors D3. If you want D3, Everyday Liquid Sunshine is our D3 drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take Nice Bones with your other bone products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a little math. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2\u003c\/a\u003e adds 500 mg of calcium, 40 mg of magnesium and 25 mcg of vitamin D3 per 2-capsule serving, so check your calcium and magnesium totals against the upper limits above. The label on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bone-power-strontium\"\u003eStrontium Bone Power\u003c\/a\u003e says to take it 2 hours before or after calcium products, because it will interfere with calcium absorption. Check with your practitioner before stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last, and when will I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle is a 20-day supply at the label's serving of three tablets a day. You won't feel your bones change, and that's normal: bone turns over slowly, and the calcium trials above measured changes after a year or more. Think steady daily use, not quick results.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Nice Bones safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist first. Calcium can get in the way of how some medications are absorbed, including certain antibiotics and thyroid hormone, so the timing between doses matters (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003ethe NIH lists which medications\u003c\/a\u003e). The same goes if you're pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on our bottles means\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate, 250 mg of calcium per capsule on its own\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakhaee K et al. Meta-analysis of calcium bioavailability: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther. 1999. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTai V et al. Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroenendijk I et al. Impact of magnesium on bone health in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Bone. 2022. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34666201\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeaney RP et al. Calcium absorption varies within the reference range for serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D. J Am Coll Nutr. 2003. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12672710\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolick MF et al. Vitamin D2 is as effective as vitamin D3 in maintaining circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18089691\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364425920794,"sku":"015-A5004","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A5004_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1740400541"},{"product_id":"msm-2000mg-joint-health-support","title":"MSM 2000 mg – Healthy Joint \u0026 Bone Support | 60 Vegetarian Tablets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSM 2000 is a single-ingredient supplement: each vegetarian tablet holds 2,000 mg of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), a sulfur compound found in small amounts in everyday foods, with no additives, per the label. One tablet is one serving, so the 60-tablet bottle is a 60-day supply. MSM supplies sulfur, a building block for healthy joints and bones.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoints are one of those things you don't think about until they start leaving you notes. If you run, hike, lift, garden or chase kids around, and you plan to keep doing all of it in your 70s and 80s, your 30s and 40s are a good time to start paying attention. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSM 2000 keeps it simple: one ingredient, 2,000 mg, one tablet a day. It's an easy place to start a joint routine, or an easy add-on to the one you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take MSM 2000\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 2,000 mg of MSM, a dietary source of sulfur, a building block for healthy joints and bones.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support joint and muscle comfort after hard workouts (early, small studies so far).†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the body's own antioxidant defenses during strenuous exercise.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pure MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value Not Established. Serving size: 1 Vegetarian Tablet. The panel doesn't print a servings-per-container number; at one tablet per serving, the 60-tablet bottle holds 60 servings. No other ingredients are listed. The label reads \"100% Pure MSM - No Additives\" and \"HPLC TESTED,\" and states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow MSM 2000 works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat MSM is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSM, short for methylsulfonylmethane (also called dimethyl sulfone), is a small sulfur-containing compound. It turns up in fruits, vegetables, grains, coffee, tea and cow's milk, but only in trace amounts, measured in hundredths of a part per million. That's why it comes in supplement form: MSM for supplements is typically made by oxidizing DMSO, its parent compound, and then purifying it, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28300758\/\"\u003e2017 review of MSM's uses and safety\u003c\/a\u003e notes that manufactured MSM has no detectable structural or safety differences from the MSM found in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy sulfur matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulfur is part of the amino acids methionine and cysteine, which your body uses to build proteins, and the label calls MSM a \"building block for healthy bones \u0026amp; joints.\"† The idea behind MSM is that it can act as a dietary sulfur donor. Here's the candid part: an animal study found sulfur from MSM in blood proteins, but how much of it the human body uses this way hasn't been pinned down. What is clear, per the same review, is that people absorb MSM quickly (in under an hour), and in healthy men taking 3 grams a day, blood MSM levels in most of them kept rising from week 2 to week 4. Translation: it builds up with daily use, so a steady daily habit is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the joint research shows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint research in healthy, active people is still small. In one trial, 22 healthy adults training for a half-marathon took 3 grams of MSM or a placebo for three weeks before the race. Runners on MSM reported less muscle and joint discomfort afterward, by a margin the researchers considered meaningful, but the difference wasn't statistically significant, and markers of oxidative stress and muscle damage didn't differ between groups (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28736511\/\"\u003eWithee 2017, half-marathon trial\u003c\/a\u003e). The 2017 review adds that the best dose and timing for MSM are still being worked out, so read this as an early signal, not the final word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExercise recovery and antioxidant support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard exercise temporarily raises oxidative stress, a normal part of training. In one 10-day trial, 18 untrained young men took MSM (50 mg per kilogram of body weight, about 3.5 grams for a 154-pound man) or a placebo, then ran 14 km. The MSM group finished with lower oxidative stress markers and higher glutathione levels (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21899544\/\"\u003eNakhostin-Roohi 2011, 14 km run study\u003c\/a\u003e). In an eight-man pilot study with no placebo group, 3 grams a day for about four weeks raised blood antioxidant capacity after a tough leg workout (18 sets of knee extensions), with a trend toward less soreness than 1.5 grams a day, and no change in workout performance (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23013531\/\"\u003eKalman 2012 pilot study\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest limits: these studies are small and short, most of them used more MSM than one tablet provides, and none of them measured bone. We'd rather tell you what they don't show than oversell them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy one 2,000 mg tablet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSM 2000 puts the whole serving in a single tablet. The label lists MSM and nothing else, so it's easy to pair with other joint products without guessing what's doubled up. And because MSM builds up with steady use, one tablet a day is a routine you can actually keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take MSM 2000\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections (from the label):\u003c\/strong\u003e One tablet daily, as a dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label doesn't say what time of day or whether to take it with food. Pick a time you'll remember, since MSM builds up with steady daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's a big tablet (it holds 2,000 mg of MSM), so take it with a full glass of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral of the studies above used 3 grams a day. Stick with the label's one tablet unless your healthcare practitioner tells you otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, including the MSM that goes into this tablet, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of MSM 2000 gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility sits right in it. The people who formulate, make and test MSM 2000 work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017). We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much MSM is in MSM 2000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vegetarian tablet contains 2,000 mg of MSM, and one tablet is the full serving. At one tablet a day, the 60-tablet bottle is a 60-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take MSM with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label doesn't say, so it's your call. Taking it with a meal and a full glass of water is an easy way to turn it into a daily habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does MSM take to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it about a month of daily use before you judge it. The studies above ran from 10 days to about a month, and blood MSM levels keep building over the first weeks of daily use. Results vary, and some people won't notice much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take MSM 2000 with Joint Solution Advanced or Inflameze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and they're sold together as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm\"\u003eJoint + Mobility Stack with MSM 2000, Inflameze and Joint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-advanced\"\u003eJoint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e lists 700 mg of MSM per 4-capsule serving, so one MSM 2000 tablet plus a full 4-capsule serving comes to 2,700 mg of MSM, below the 4 grams a day the 2017 review describes as well tolerated. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-botanical-joint-support\"\u003eInflameze\u003c\/a\u003e contains no MSM. Joint Solution Advanced includes glucosamine from crab shell, so check that label if you avoid shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs MSM the same as DMSO?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They're different compounds. DMSO is MSM's parent compound, and the MSM used in supplements (also called dimethyl sulfone) is typically made by oxidizing DMSO and purifying the result. MSM is odorless, and it's the only ingredient in this tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take MSM every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most healthy adults, yes: the 2017 review describes MSM as well tolerated at up to 4 grams a day, with few, mild side effects. One MSM 2000 tablet is 2 grams. If you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition, ask your healthcare practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003eHow we source and test raw materials before they're used\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-structure-and-comfort\"\u003eJoint Solution, glucosamine-based joint support without MSM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2, with calcium from Aquamin and vitamins D3 and K2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButawan M et al. Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28300758\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithee ED et al. Effects of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on exercise-induced oxidative stress, muscle damage, and pain following a half-marathon: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28736511\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNakhostin-Roohi B et al. Effect of chronic supplementation with methylsulfonylmethane on oxidative stress following acute exercise in untrained healthy men. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21899544\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalman DS et al. Influence of methylsulfonylmethane on markers of exercise recovery and performance in healthy men: a pilot study. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23013531\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364424642842,"sku":"015-A7010","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A7010_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1739302313"},{"product_id":"bone-power-strontium","title":"Bone Power Strontium 350 mg – Healthy Bone Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBone Power Strontium™ is a single-ingredient mineral supplement that gives you 350 mg of strontium, from strontium citrate, in each 2-capsule serving. A bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules (30 servings), taken as one capsule twice a day and kept 2 hours apart from calcium products. It's made to promote strong, healthy bones as one part of your bone routine.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBone is living tissue. Your body is always clearing out old bone and laying down fresh bone in its place, and that rebuilding job runs for your whole life. Bone Power Strontium is for adults who already cover the basics (calcium, vitamin D, protein, and some walking or lifting) and want to add one more mineral to the mix. Start in your 30s and 40s, because the habits you build now are the ones your 70s and 80s get to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Strong bones are a big part of staying the person who still hikes, carries the groceries in one trip, and gets up off the floor without a second thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Bone Power Strontium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong, healthy bones.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the statement printed on our label, and it's the whole job of this bottle.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mineral your bones already recognize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your body handles strontium much like calcium and builds it into bone mineral right alongside it.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudied for its role in bone remodeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e In lab and animal research, strontium encourages the cells that build bone and slows the cells that clear old bone away.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the routine you already have.\u003c\/strong\u003e One mineral with one job, added to a routine of calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and weight-bearing exercise.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrontium (from strontium citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value Not Established. Serving size: 2 Vegetarian Capsules. Servings per container: 30. One active ingredient, no blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), magnesium trisilicate, magnesium stearate, and silica. The vegetable cellulose is the capsule shell itself. The label also states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Bone Power Strontium works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrontium, calcium's chemical cousin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium sits right below calcium on the periodic table, and your body handles the two in similar ways. Strontium competes with calcium for absorption in the gut, travels in the blood, and settles into the mineral crystals that make bone hard. In lab and small-animal studies it has a reputation for doing two things at once: encouraging osteoblasts, the cells that build bone, and holding back osteoclasts, the cells that break old bone down so it can be replaced, according to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32395571\/\"\u003ea 2020 review of how strontium acts in bone\u003c\/a\u003e.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy strontium citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium has to be bound to something to fit in a capsule. The large human trials used strontium ranelate, a compound that was approved as a prescription drug in Europe and Australia but not in the United States or Canada. Strontium citrate (strontium bound to citric acid) is a form sold over the counter as a dietary supplement. The 350 mg on our label is the strontium itself, not the weight of the whole citrate compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does citrate compare? In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22995463\/\"\u003ea small 8-week study in rats given strontium citrate or strontium ranelate\u003c\/a\u003e (19 female rats in all), both strontium groups ended up with far more strontium in their bones than the control group. The citrate group's levels were higher, but its doses also carried more strontium, and once the researchers adjusted for dose, the difference between the two forms was not significant. The same authors point out that the effects of strontium citrate on bone are still largely unknown. That's a rat study, not a human one, and we'd rather tell you that than round it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lab and small-animal evidence on bone cells is strong. In people, the large trials of the prescription form suggest that bone-building effect may not carry over, and the 2020 review's authors propose that strontium may work mainly by being built into the bone mineral itself (Marx 2020). Those trials also used a different compound than this one, so their results can't simply be transferred to a strontium citrate supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more wrinkle worth knowing. Strontium atoms are heavier than calcium atoms, so bone that contains strontium looks denser on a DXA bone scan than it is. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10677790\/\"\u003eA lab study of how strontium changes DXA readings\u003c\/a\u003e, using mixtures of calcium and strontium bone mineral, found the scan reads about 10% high for every 1% of the mineral's calcium swapped for strontium, and the correction was the same on every scanner model tested. So scan numbers taken while you use strontium need that context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the 2-hour gap from calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrontium and calcium compete for absorption. Our label puts it plainly: take it 2 hours before or after calcium products, \"as it will interfere with absorption of calcium.\" Research in healthy adults shows the other side of the same tug-of-war. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12075684\/\"\u003eA pooled analysis of strontium absorption in healthy adults\u003c\/a\u003e estimated that people absorb about 22% of the strontium they swallow on average (typically somewhere between 11% and 46%), and that absorption drops when calcium intake is very high and rises when it is very low. Spacing the two apart gives each one its own turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Bone Power Strontium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel directions: \"One capsule twice daily, as a dietary supplement. Should be taken 2 hours before or after calcium products, as it will interfere with absorption of calcium.\" Two capsules a day is one serving, so a bottle is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne easy rhythm: calcium with breakfast and dinner, one strontium capsule mid-morning and one at bedtime. Big calcium-rich meals are worth spacing out too, since very high calcium intake cuts into strontium absorption. Bone changes slowly, so this is a take-it-every-day habit, not something you'll feel next week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel warning: \"Not to be used by children or adolescents, as it can alter growing bones. If pregnant, considering pregnancy, or lactating, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.\" Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you get bone density scans, tell whoever orders them that you take strontium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the strontium citrate in this bottle included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Bone Power Strontium we make gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our formulators, makers and testers work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility, and the owners work in the building too (owner-run since 2017), so the people who answer for every lot are just down the hall from it. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much strontium is in Bone Power Strontium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 2-capsule serving has 350 mg of strontium from strontium citrate. That number is the strontium itself, not the whole citrate compound. There's no Daily Value for strontium, which is why the label shows an asterisk instead of a percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and does it need food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake one capsule twice a day, 2 hours before or after any calcium products, as the label directs. The label doesn't call for food, so the timing around calcium is the part that matters. Mid-morning and bedtime are easy slots for most schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Nice Bones, Bones + K2 or Calcium Citrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, just not at the same time. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones calcium, magnesium and vitamin D tablets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2 with marine-algae calcium, D3 and K2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate 250 mg capsules\u003c\/a\u003e all contain calcium, so keep them 2 hours apart from Bone Power Strontium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill strontium change a bone density scan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. Strontium is heavier than calcium, so bone that contains it reads denser on a DXA scan than it is. The lab study above put the overestimate at about 10% for every 1% of bone calcium replaced by strontium. Tell whoever orders your scan that you take strontium so they can read the numbers in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably won't feel anything, and that's normal. Bone remodels slowly, over months and years, so think of strontium as a long-term habit, not a quick fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs strontium citrate the same as prescription strontium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The prescription form used in the large trials is strontium ranelate, a different compound that isn't approved in the United States. Strontium citrate is a dietary supplement form, and results from ranelate can't be assumed to apply to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe with my medications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first if you take any medication, have a medical condition, or are pregnant, considering pregnancy, or nursing. Bone Power Strontium is not for children or adolescents, per the label warning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2, vitamin D3 + K2 drops\u003c\/a\u003e, which list no calcium on their Supplement Facts, so the label's calcium spacing doesn't apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarx D et al. A review of the latest insights into the mechanism of action of strontium in bone. Bone Reports. 2020. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32395571\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWohl GR et al. Accumulation of bone strontium measured by in vivo XRF in rats supplemented with strontium citrate and strontium ranelate. Bone. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22995463\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNielsen SP et al. Influence of strontium on bone mineral density and bone mineral content measurements by dual X-ray absorptiometry. Journal of Clinical Densitometry. 1999. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10677790\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApostoaei AI. Absorption of strontium from the gastrointestinal tract into plasma in healthy human adults. Health Physics. 2002. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12075684\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364424544538,"sku":"015-A5007","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/A5007_REV00_Necktag.png?v=1747256467"},{"product_id":"bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp","title":"Bones + K2 with Aquamin Calcium – Healthy Bone Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBones + K2 is a daily bone-support formula in 60 vegetarian capsules, a 30-day supply. Each two-capsule serving gives you 500 mg of calcium and 40 mg of magnesium from Aquamin™ red algae minerals, plus 25 mcg of vitamin D3, 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-7, 2 mg of manganese and 3 mg of boron, nutrients that work together to support healthy bones.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skeleton is not a finished product. Bone is living tissue your body constantly breaks down and rebuilds, and that takes a steady supply of calcium, vitamin D and a few lesser-known helpers. Bones + K2 puts them in one bottle, with calcium from red seaweed. It's for people in their 30s and 40s building habits for the decades ahead, and for people past 50 who plan to stay strong and hard to keep up with. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Bones + K2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium is the main mineral in bone, and each serving supplies 500 mg of it, plus 40 mg of magnesium, to support bone structure.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D3 helps your gut absorb calcium and supports normal bone mineralization.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K2 (MK-7) helps activate osteocalcin, a bone protein that binds calcium, to support healthy bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese supports normal bone formation, and boron may support calcium and vitamin D metabolism.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D (Cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K (K2, Menaquinone MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (Calcium Carbonate, from Aquamin™ Marine Minerals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (Magnesium Carbonate, from Aquamin™ Marine Minerals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (Manganese Citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoron (Boron Citrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e* Daily Value not established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 2 vegetarian capsules. Servings per container: 30. Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose (from capsule shell), Organic Rice Extract, Organic Rice Concentrate, and Cellulose. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also notes that Aquamin™ Sea Minerals are \"a unique form of calcium from red algae (seaweed), \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e species.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Bones + K2 works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquamin™: calcium and magnesium from red seaweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquamin comes from \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e, a red seaweed that builds a hard, chalky structure out of minerals it pulls from seawater. The label lists calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate because chemically, that's what they are. What's different is the source: a vegetarian calcium that brings magnesium along. Calcium carbonate absorbs best with a meal, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH calcium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e notes that absorption from supplements is highest at 500 mg or less at a time. One serving is exactly 500 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24453130\/\"\u003ea two-year trial in 300 postmenopausal women\u003c\/a\u003e, 800 mg a day of calcium from a marine-derived multi-mineral made no difference to bone mineral density compared with placebo, but markers of bone turnover (how fast old bone is broken down and replaced) fell more by 12 months, which the researchers read as a more favorable bone profile. A modest result, from more calcium than one serving here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50% to 60% of your body's magnesium sits in bone, per the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH magnesium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e. At 40 mg (9% DV), it plays a supporting role here. For more, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium adds 200 mg per capsule\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3: helps you absorb the calcium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps blood calcium and phosphate where they need to be for normal bone mineralization.† This formula uses D3 (cholecalciferol), and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin D fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e says most evidence shows D3 raises blood vitamin D levels further, and keeps them up longer, than D2. The 25 mcg here equals 1,000 IU, a quarter of the adult upper limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin K2 as MK-7: puts calcium-binding protein to work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the part most people skip. Bone makes a protein called osteocalcin that binds calcium, and it only works after vitamin K switches it on through a chemical step called carboxylation, as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin K fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e explains.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy MK-7? It's the longer-lasting form of K2. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23140417\/\"\u003ea study comparing MK-4 and MK-7 in healthy women\u003c\/a\u003e, a single MK-7 dose peaked in blood at about 6 hours and was still detectable at 48, while the same dose of MK-4 never showed up in blood. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22289649\/\"\u003ea dose-finding trial in 42 healthy adults aged 18 to 45\u003c\/a\u003e, MK-7 at doses around the recommended daily intake increased the share of osteocalcin in its active form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat about bone density? The evidence is mixed. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23525894\/\"\u003ea three-year trial in 244 healthy postmenopausal women\u003c\/a\u003e, 180 mcg a day of MK-7 improved vitamin K status, and that group lost less bone mineral density with age at the lower spine and femoral neck (not the total hip) than the placebo group. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19937427\/\"\u003eone-year trial in 334 healthy women in early menopause\u003c\/a\u003e using 360 mcg a day activated more osteocalcin but found no difference in bone density loss. MK-7 did its biochemical job in both; whether that shows up on a bone scan may depend on study length and who's taking part. This formula has 120 mcg (100% DV), less than either trial used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManganese and boron: the supporting cast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManganese helps enzymes involved in bone formation, and 25% to 40% of your body's manganese is stored in bone, per the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Manganese-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH manganese fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e.† The 2 mg here is well under the 11 mg adult upper limit. Boron, candidly, isn't even classified as an essential nutrient, but the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Boron-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH boron fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e says it might play a role in calcium metabolism, bone formation and vitamin D use. The 3 mg here is well under the 20 mg adult upper limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Bones + K2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"Two capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\" Take them with a meal: calcium carbonate absorbs best with food, and vitamins D and K are fat-soluble, so a meal with some fat helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. That goes double if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, because vitamin K affects how it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, the Aquamin included, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Bones + K2 has one, documenting what our testing found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our formulators, makers and testers work under one roof in a UL-certified cGMP facility, and the owners work in the building too. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years of making supplements, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I take Bones + K2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake two capsules a day, as the label directs, ideally with a meal that has some fat in it. One bottle is a 30-day supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 500 mg of calcium enough?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt isn't meant to be your whole day. 500 mg is 38% of the Daily Value, and adults need 1,000 to 1,200 mg a day from food and supplements combined, so your plate covers the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably never in a way you can feel, and that's normal. Bone renews slowly, and the bone density trials above ran one to three years and measured bone scans and blood markers, not how people felt. Think of it like brushing your teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with a Mt. Angel multivitamin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/womens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eWomen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/mens-50-plus-multivitamin\"\u003eMen's 50+ Multivitamin\u003c\/a\u003e each add 25 mcg of vitamin D3, 80 mcg of K2 and 2 mg of manganese. Combined with Bones + K2, that's 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D and 4 mg of manganese a day, under the adult upper limits of 100 mcg and 11 mg. Vitamin K has no set upper limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 or Bone Power Strontium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot casually. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/a\u003e has 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 per serving, so together you'd get 150 mcg (6,000 IU) a day, above the 100 mcg adult upper limit. Combine them only on your practitioner's advice. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bone-power-strontium\"\u003eBone Power Strontium\u003c\/a\u003e label says to take it 2 hours before or after calcium products, so keep them 2 hours apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Bones + K2 different from Nice Bones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones\u003c\/a\u003e gives more calcium and magnesium (1,200 mg and 600 mg) plus 25 mcg of vitamin D2 in three tablets, with no vitamin K. Bones + K2 uses seaweed calcium and vitamin D3, and adds vitamin K2, manganese and boron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Bones + K2 safe with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, especially if you take a blood thinner such as warfarin, since the NIH advises keeping vitamin K intake consistent on those drugs. Calcium carbonate can also reduce absorption of some medications, such as levothyroxine, so ask about spacing them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/single-bottle-solution-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-put-it-on-our-premium-bottles\"\u003eWhat \"Single Bottle Solution\" on the side of the bottle means\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.mtangelvitamins.com\/blog\/new\/our-approach-to-raw-material-sourcing-and-testing\"\u003eHow we source and test raw materials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlevin MM et al. Supplementation with calcium and short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides affects markers of bone turnover but not bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. J Nutr. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24453130\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSato T et al. Comparison of menaquinone-4 and menaquinone-7 bioavailability in healthy women. Nutr J. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23140417\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheuwissen E et al. Low-dose menaquinone-7 supplementation improved extra-hepatic vitamin K status, but had no effect on thrombin generation in healthy subjects. Br J Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22289649\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnapen MH et al. Three-year low-dose menaquinone-7 supplementation helps decrease bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women. Osteoporos Int. 2013. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23525894\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmaus N et al. Vitamin K2 supplementation does not influence bone loss in early menopausal women: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Osteoporos Int. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19937427\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364424282394,"sku":"015-M5010","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M5010_REV03_Necktag.png?v=1744037575"},{"product_id":"inflameze-advanced-turmeric-joint","title":"Inflameze Advanced – Turmeric Joint Comfort Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflameze Advanced is a turmeric-based joint comfort supplement with 250 mg of Curcumin Complex from CurcuWIN™ in every 1-capsule serving, plus a 305 mg blend of boswellia standardized to 70% boswellic acids, bromelain, green tea extract, ginger root extract and Bioperine™ (a black pepper extract). Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules. It supports joint comfort.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflameze Advanced is for people who want their knees, hips and shoulders to keep up with their plans: the 42-year-old training for a half marathon, the 50-something who still carries the canoe to the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Joints are often where people first feel the years, and the habits that help most (strength work, walking, sleep, decent food) pay off when you start in your 30s and 40s. It's one small, steady part of that routine, not a stand-in for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Inflameze Advanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports joint comfort, with 250 mg of curcumin complex from CurcuWIN in every capsule.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses CurcuWIN, a curcumin form made to dissolve in water, so more curcumin reaches the bloodstream than from standard, unformulated curcumin extract.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs curcumin with boswellia standardized to 70% boswellic acids and bromelain from pineapple.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides antioxidant polyphenols from turmeric and green tea extract.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurcumin Complex (from CurcuWIN™)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Blend, containing: \u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e Standardized Extract (Standardized to 70% Boswellic Acids), Bromelain (from pineapple, \u003cem\u003eAnanas comosus\u003c\/em\u003e), Green Tea Standardized Extract (Standardized to 50% polyphenols, 35% catechins, and 15% EGCG), Ginger Root 4:1 Extract, and Bioperine™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 mg (whole blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 vegetarian capsule. Each bottle holds 60 capsules, so 60 one-capsule servings. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free, from capsule shell), organic rice concentrate, and organic rice extract. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" It also states: \"This product does not contain genetically modified materials.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Inflameze Advanced works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk first: the research below tests single ingredients or pairs, not Inflameze Advanced itself, usually in other forms and amounts. The 305 mg blend is listed as one total, so we don't guess at individual amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurcumin Complex from CurcuWIN: 250 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurcumin is the yellow-orange compound in turmeric root. Its weak spot is plumbing: it barely dissolves in water, so most of a standard curcumin extract passes straight through. CurcuWIN disperses curcumin on a water-soluble carrier with cellulose derivatives, plus antioxidants that help keep it from breaking down, so more of it dissolves in the watery gut where it can be absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24461029\/\"\u003ea crossover study in 12 healthy young adults\u003c\/a\u003e, a formulation built that way, supplied by OmniActive (the CurcuWIN trademark owner), put 45.9 times more total curcuminoids into the blood over 12 hours than a standard, unformulated curcumin extract, milligram for milligram of curcuminoids. The limits: one dose, 12 people averaging 23 years old (11 of them men), and blood levels rather than how anyone felt. Turmeric extract was 20 to 28% of that formulation, the rest being carrier, cellulose derivatives and antioxidants; our label lists 250 mg of the whole complex, without a separate curcuminoid figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn results, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37460208\/\"\u003ean umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized trials\u003c\/a\u003e rated curcumin's effect on muscle soreness after muscle-damaging exercise as moderate-certainty evidence, across many curcumin forms and doses.† The closest test of this ingredient is smaller and more mixed. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31340534\/\"\u003ean 8-week placebo-controlled trial of CurcuWIN in 63 active young adults\u003c\/a\u003e, people took 250 mg or 1,000 mg of CurcuWIN a day (50 or 200 mg of curcuminoids in that study). By weight, that's the Curcumin Complex in one or four Inflameze Advanced capsules. After a downhill run, the 1,000 mg dose limited the drop in some, but not all, strength measures compared with placebo, though its lower soreness scores didn't reach statistical significance. The 250 mg dose showed no advantage. Background, not a promise for this capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoswellia serrata extract, standardized to 70% boswellic acids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e, sometimes called Indian frankincense, is a tree native to India, and its gum resin is the source of boswellic acids. \"Standardized to 70%\" means the extract is made to contain that share of boswellic acids, the resin's signature compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15643550\/\"\u003ea crossover study in healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, taking a different boswellia extract (786 mg) with a high-fat meal raised blood levels of several boswellic acids several-fold compared with an empty stomach. That's why we suggest taking Inflameze Advanced with a meal. And in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27879642\/\"\u003ea 12-week randomized trial in 47 healthy male cyclists averaging 46 years old\u003c\/a\u003e, adding a curcumin and boswellia tablet to a Mediterranean diet cut advanced glycation end products (markers tied to oxidative stress) about 42%, while diet alone didn't.† The limits: a small pilot study with no placebo, a different curcumin form and amount, and blood markers aren't how your knees feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBioperine (black pepper extract)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioperine is a black pepper extract whose active compound, piperine, slows one of the chemical tagging steps the gut wall and liver use to clear curcumin. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9619120\/\"\u003ea study in healthy volunteers\u003c\/a\u003e, 2 grams of plain curcumin alone left blood levels undetectable or very low, while adding 20 mg of piperine raised curcumin's bioavailability by 2,000%. That study used plain curcumin, not CurcuWIN, and we haven't found one testing the two together. They work on different steps: CurcuWIN helps curcumin dissolve, and piperine slows its clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBromelain, green tea and ginger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromelain is a group of protein-digesting enzymes from pineapple, long paired with boswellia and turmeric in joint formulas, including our original Inflameze. The label gives no enzyme activity rating, so we don't quote one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green tea extract is standardized to 50% polyphenols, 35% catechins and 15% EGCG, and those polyphenols are antioxidants.† The label doesn't list caffeine or say whether the extract is decaffeinated, so if you're sensitive, take your second dose with an early dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinger is the familiar kitchen root, and \"4:1\" means four parts ginger root were concentrated into one part extract. Its individual amount in the blend isn't listed, so we make no specific claim for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Inflameze Advanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions: \"One to two capsules twice daily, as a dietary supplement.\" That's 2 to 4 capsules a day. Our suggestion: start with one capsule at breakfast and one at dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you take prescription medication, including blood thinners, show your practitioner or pharmacist the Supplement Facts panel before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Here's what stands behind every bottle of Inflameze Advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Inflameze Advanced has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We've been making supplements for 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Inflameze Advanced capsules should I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the label, one to two capsules twice daily (2 to 4 a day). Two capsules give you 500 mg of Curcumin Complex from CurcuWIN and 610 mg of the blend; four give you 1,000 mg and 1,220 mg. A 60-capsule bottle lasts 30 days at two a day or 15 days at four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I take Inflameze Advanced with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest it. The label doesn't require food, but boswellic acids absorbed several-fold better with a high-fat meal in the study above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and we won't make one up. The longer studies above ran 8 to 12 weeks, so take it steadily at the label's dose and judge it by your normal week: the run, the yard work, the stairs.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Inflameze is right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-botanical-joint-support\"\u003eInflameze\u003c\/a\u003e spreads each capsule across seven ingredients, including 50 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex. Inflameze Advanced centers on 250 mg of CurcuWIN curcumin complex. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-ultra-caps-50ct\"\u003eInflameze Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e has 500 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex per 2-capsule serving, with ParActin® andrographis, organic ginger root and BioPerine®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Joint Solution Advanced or MSM 2000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but count the overlap. A full 4-capsule serving of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-advanced\"\u003eJoint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e adds 400 mg of boswellia extract, 200 mg of bromelain and 100 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex, and its label states it contains glucosamine from crab shell. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/msm-2000mg-joint-health-support\"\u003eMSM 2000\u003c\/a\u003e is a single ingredient (2,000 mg of MSM per tablet), so nothing repeats. Run any stack past your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Inflameze Advanced safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, and bring the Supplement Facts panel. Piperine from Bioperine changes how the body processes some compounds, so every ingredient is worth checking against your medication list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm\"\u003eWhat's in the Joint + Mobility Stack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJäger R et al. Comparative absorption of curcumin formulations. Nutr J. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24461029\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalebi S et al. Nutritional interventions for exercise-induced muscle damage: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized trials. Nutr Rev. 2024. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37460208\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJäger R et al. Eight Weeks of a High Dose of Curcumin Supplementation May Attenuate Performance Decrements Following Muscle-Damaging Exercise. Nutrients. 2019. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31340534\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterk V et al. Effect of food intake on the bioavailability of boswellic acids from a herbal preparation in healthy volunteers. Planta Med. 2004. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15643550\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChilelli NC et al. Curcumin and Boswellia serrata Modulate the Glyco-Oxidative Status and Lipo-Oxidation in Master Athletes. Nutrients. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27879642\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoba G et al. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. Planta Med. 1998. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9619120\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"60","offer_id":44364424151322,"sku":"015-M1009","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M1009_REV03_Listing_Image_1.png?v=1738258346"},{"product_id":"everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2","title":"Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 D3 + K2 – Bone \u0026 Immune Support | 2 fl oz Drops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2 is a liquid vitamin D3 and K2 supplement. Each dropper squeeze gives you 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol and 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as all-trans MK-7, dissolved in fractionated coconut oil and sunflower oil with natural orange flavor. One 2 fl oz bottle holds approximately 70 servings. It supports bone and immune system health.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're built to make vitamin D from sunlight on bare skin. Then life moved indoors, and an Oregon winter of short, cloudy days gives your skin little to work with. Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 is for adults who know their vitamin D tends to run low (ideally because a blood test told them so), whose practitioner is comfortable with a higher daily dose, and who want D3 and K2 in one morning dropper. Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Strong bones and a well-supported immune system are two things you'll want working in your 70s and 80s, and the habits behind them are worth starting in your 30s and 40s.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium absorption.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb the calcium and phosphorus in your food, the raw materials of bone.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone protein activation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, one of the main proteins in bone and part of normal bone mineralization.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal immune function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D supports the immune system, and many immune cells carry vitamin D receptors.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle function.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your muscles need vitamin D to work normally.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteady vitamin D through darker months.\u003c\/strong\u003e One dropper squeeze a day helps maintain healthy vitamin D levels when sun exposure is limited.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mcg (5,000 IU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e625\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K2 (all trans MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Dropper Squeeze (~0.72 grams). Servings per container: Approx. 70. Other ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, sunflower oil, and natural orange flavor. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), 5,000 IU\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 is the same form your skin makes when UVB light hits it. Your liver turns it into 25-hydroxyvitamin D, the number a vitamin D blood test reports, and your kidneys turn that into calcitriol, the active form that tells your gut to absorb calcium and phosphorus.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy D3 and not D2? A 2012 meta-analysis of head-to-head randomized trials found D3 raised blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D more than D2 overall. The gap was clearest with large, infrequent doses and wasn't significant in the daily-dosing trials, so D3 works at least as well as D2, and better overall in the pooled trials (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003eTripkovic 2012\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D also reaches past bone: B cells, T cells and antigen-presenting cells all carry vitamin D receptors, and these immune cells can make active vitamin D themselves, which is part of how vitamin D supports normal immune function (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003eAranow 2011\u003c\/a\u003e).†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research doesn't show: that more vitamin D on top of adequate levels builds extra bone. A 2014 meta-analysis of 23 trials in 4,082 adults (average age 59) found a small bone density benefit at one hip site, about 0.8%, and none elsewhere. The authors concluded that routine vitamin D for bone density isn't supported in adults without risk factors for low vitamin D (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24119980\/\"\u003eReid 2014\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamin K2 (all-trans MK-7), 120 mcg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K is a switch. It activates a family of proteins through a step called carboxylation. In the liver, those proteins handle normal blood clotting. In bone, one of the main ones is osteocalcin, a protein involved in bone mineralization, and it needs vitamin K to switch it on.† Vitamin K2 comes in several forms called menaquinones, and MK-7 is the long-chain form found in fermented foods like natto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy MK-7? In a study in healthy volunteers, vitamin K1 and MK-7 were both absorbed well, but MK-7 stayed in the blood far longer, gave steadier levels, built up to 7- to 8-fold higher levels with prolonged daily use, and activated more osteocalcin (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003eSchurgers 2007\u003c\/a\u003e). The label specifies the all-trans form of MK-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs 120 mcg enough to matter? In a 12-week double-blind trial in 120 Japanese adults aged 20 to 69, 100 mcg of MK-7 a day raised the ratio of activated to inactive osteocalcin compared with placebo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26875489\/\"\u003eInaba 2015\u003c\/a\u003e). One limit: that trial measured a marker of vitamin K activity in bone, not bone density or strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy D3 and K2 share a bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium from food. Vitamin K2 switches on osteocalcin, a bone protein involved in mineralization, the process that lays calcium into bone.† To be straight with you, the studies above tested each vitamin on its own, and long trials of this exact pairing are thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe oil base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vitamins are fat-soluble, so they come already dissolved in fractionated coconut oil and sunflower oil. Food fat helps too: in 50 healthy older adults given a single vitamin D3 dose, peak blood D3 was 32% higher with a breakfast containing fat than with a fat-free breakfast (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003eDawson-Hughes 2015\u003c\/a\u003e). The natural orange flavor is there so the dropper tastes like something other than oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections on the label:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Take one serving by mouth in the morning.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breakfast with some fat in it, like eggs, nuts or avocado toast, is an easy pairing, per the study above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt one serving a day, the bottle's approximately 70 servings last about 70 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you take warfarin or another blood thinner that works against vitamin K, talk to your prescriber first: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminK-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin K fact sheet describes a serious interaction with warfarin\u003c\/a\u003e. The 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of D3 in each serving is above the 4,000 IU (100 mcg) daily upper limit that the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH vitamin D fact sheet lists for everyone 9 and older\u003c\/a\u003e, so use it with your practitioner's guidance and an occasional blood test. Ask a pediatrician before giving it to a child or teen, since 5,000 IU is above the upper limit for every age group. The same NIH vitamin D fact sheet lists other medicines that can interact with vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. Here's how we work today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Everyday Liquid Sunshine 2 gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e We make and test it there. Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, home to our UL-certified cGMP facility. The formulators, makers and testers work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We've been owner-run since 2017. And no, we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much vitamin D3 and K2 is in each serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach dropper squeeze has 5,000 IU (125 mcg) of vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol and 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as all-trans MK-7. That's 625% of the Daily Value for vitamin D and 100% for vitamin K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 5,000 IU of vitamin D too much?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be, depending on where your levels start. It's above the 4,000 IU daily upper limit for adults, so it makes the most sense when your practitioner has checked your 25-hydroxyvitamin D and wants you at this dose. For a smaller or adjustable amount, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-bone-imm\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine has 1,000 IU of D3 per drop\u003c\/a\u003e, without the K2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take it, and does it need food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it in the morning, as the label directs. Pairing it with a breakfast that has some fat in it is a sensible habit, since in one study a breakfast with fat raised peak blood vitamin D3 by 32% compared with a fat-free one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not right away. Blood vitamin D climbs gradually over weeks to months, so a follow-up blood test after a few months of daily use tells you more than how you feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Bones + K2 or Calcium Citrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to Calcium Citrate: this formula has no calcium, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/calcium-citrate-60ct\"\u003eCalcium Citrate provides 250 mg of calcium per capsule\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2 already has 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 120 mcg of MK-7 per two-capsule serving\u003c\/a\u003e, so taking both daily adds up to 6,000 IU of D3 and 240 mcg of K2 a day. Check that total with your practitioner before doubling up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI take a blood thinner. Can I use this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to your prescriber first. Vitamin K directly affects how warfarin-type blood thinners work, and the researchers who compared K1 and MK-7 cautioned that 50 mcg or more of MK-7 a day may interfere with those medicines. Each serving here has 120 mcg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripkovic L et al. Comparison of vitamin D2 and vitamin D3 supplementation in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22552031\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. J Investig Med. 2011. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21527855\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReid IR et al. Effects of vitamin D supplements on bone mineral density: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. 2014. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24119980\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchurgers LJ et al. Vitamin K-containing dietary supplements: comparison of synthetic vitamin K1 and natto-derived menaquinone-7. Blood. 2007. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17158229\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInaba N et al. Low-Dose Daily Intake of Vitamin K(2) (Menaquinone-7) Improves Osteocalcin γ-Carboxylation: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trials. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26875489\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawson-Hughes B et al. Dietary fat increases vitamin D-3 absorption. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25441954\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"2 fl oz (1 bottle)","offer_id":44364422250778,"sku":"015-M2113","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M2113_REV02_Necktag.png?v=1738258716"},{"product_id":"inflameze-ultra-caps-50ct","title":"Inflameze Ultra – Curcumin + ParActin Joint Comfort | 50 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflameze Ultra is a joint comfort supplement with 500 mg of turmeric root extract (Curcumin C3 Complex®), 300 mg of organic ParActin® andrographis leaf extract, 250 mg of organic ginger root and 5 mg of BioPerine® black pepper extract in every 2-capsule serving. Each bottle holds 50 vegetarian capsules, or 25 servings. It supports joint comfort, and its curcumin has been studied for muscle comfort after exercise.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflameze Ultra is for people whose plans still involve stairs, trails and heavy bags of potting soil: the 40-year-old back in the gym, the 55-year-old who would rather garden than sit. It keeps the formula short (four active ingredients) and pairs 500 mg of turmeric extract with the black pepper extract that helps curcumin absorb.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Your joints carry you through every decade, and the habits that keep them moving (strength work, walking, sleep, decent food) pay off most when you start in your 30s and 40s. Inflameze Ultra is one small, steady part of that routine, not a replacement for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Inflameze Ultra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports joint comfort, the claim printed on the side of every bottle.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings 500 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex turmeric extract per serving, and curcumin has been studied for muscle comfort after hard exercise (the evidence is mixed).†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs that curcumin with BioPerine black pepper extract, which helps the body absorb curcumin.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounds out the joint comfort formula with two organic botanicals: 300 mg of ParActin andrographis leaf extract and 250 mg of ginger root.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurmeric Root Extract (Curcumin C³ Complex®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic ParActin® \u003cem\u003eAndrographis paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e Leaf Extract (Bioactive 14-Neo-Andro Compound)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic Ginger Root (\u003cem\u003eZingiber officinale\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioPerine® (Black Pepper Extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Daily Value Not Established. Serving size: 2 capsules. Servings per container: 25. The bottle holds 50 vegetarian capsules, and the front label carries a crossed-out gluten icon. For the other ingredients and label statements, see the panel on your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Inflameze Ultra works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk first: nobody has run a clinical trial on Inflameze Ultra as a finished formula. The research below is on single ingredients, usually in other forms and amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurcumin C3 Complex: 500 mg of turmeric root extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric is the golden root behind curry's color, and curcuminoids are the compounds that make it gold. Curcumin C3 Complex is a branded turmeric root extract built around three curcuminoids: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. One 2-capsule serving gives you 500 mg of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research shows: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37460208\/\"\u003ean umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized trials\u003c\/a\u003e rated curcumin's effect on muscle soreness after muscle-damaging exercise as moderate-certainty evidence.† What it doesn't: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37408367\/\"\u003ea 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis that included 16 studies\u003c\/a\u003e found no statistically significant effect on post-exercise soreness, muscle damage markers or inflammation markers at any time point it measured. Both reviews pooled many curcumin forms and doses, so read them as background, not a promise for this capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBioPerine: 5 mg of black pepper extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurcumin doesn't stick around: the gut wall and liver tag it for removal almost as fast as it arrives. Piperine, the compound that gives black pepper its bite, slows one of those tagging steps (a process called glucuronidation). In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9619120\/\"\u003ea 1998 study in healthy human volunteers\u003c\/a\u003e, 2 grams of plain curcumin alone left blood levels undetectable or very low, while adding 20 mg of piperine raised curcumin's bioavailability by 2,000%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInflameze Ultra keeps that same 1-to-100 ratio (5 mg to 500 mg) at a quarter of the amounts. The study used plain curcumin, not Curcumin C3 Complex, and we haven't found one at our exact amounts, so read the 2,000% as proof of concept, not a number for this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic ParActin andrographis: 300 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAndrographis paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e is a leafy herb. ParActin is a trademarked extract of its leaf, and the one in Inflameze Ultra is organic, per the label. The label names its bioactive marker the \"14-Neo-Andro Compound.\" Researchers describe four major active compounds in the plant, all diterpenoids, including andrographolide, neoandrographolide and 14-deoxyandrographolide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo they get into your body? In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27702690\/\"\u003ea study of 20 healthy adults\u003c\/a\u003e who took andrographis capsules three times a day for three days, all four of the plant's main diterpenoids showed up in the blood, and dose for dose, exposure to neoandrographolide and 14-deoxyandrographolide ran about 1.5 and 1.6 times that of andrographolide. That study used a different andrographis product and shows absorption, not how your knees feel. We haven't found a ParActin trial in healthy adults we'd stand behind, so we don't quote results here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic ginger root: 250 mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same knobby root in your spice drawer, and the label lists it as ginger root, not an extract. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26200194\/\"\u003eA systematic review of randomized trials in exercise and sport\u003c\/a\u003e concluded that roughly 2 grams of ginger a day may modestly ease muscle soreness from hard eccentric lifting and long runs, especially when taken for at least 5 days, with no clear effect on things like oxygen use or muscle force.† In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30299178\/\"\u003ea randomized, double-blind trial in 32 experienced recreational runners\u003c\/a\u003e, 1.425 grams a day of ginger root for 5 days likely blunted the rise in soreness while jogging after a 40-minute downhill run, but likely made no meaningful difference to 1.5-mile run times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest math: 250 mg is an eighth of 2 grams. In Inflameze Ultra, ginger is a supporting player; the formula is built around the curcumin and the andrographis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Inflameze Ultra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne serving is 2 capsules, according to the Supplement Facts panel, and the bottle holds 25 servings. Follow the directions and any warnings printed on your bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical note: if you also take another Inflameze or Joint Solution formula, add up the turmeric before you stack them (the FAQ below does the math).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. If you take prescription medication, including blood thinners, show your practitioner or pharmacist the Supplement Facts panel before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either. Here's what stands behind every bottle of Inflameze Ultra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot, from the turmeric extract to the ginger root, for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Inflameze Ultra gets its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA. Made and tested in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt. Angel is a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley. Our UL-certified cGMP facility there keeps formulators, makers and testers under one roof, and the owners work in the building too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Inflameze Ultra capsules are in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo. The Supplement Facts panel lists a serving as 2 capsules, and each 50-capsule bottle holds 25 servings. Follow the directions printed on your bottle for how often to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no set timeline, and we won't make one up. Give Inflameze Ultra a few weeks of steady use at the label's serving, and judge it by your normal week: the stairs, the hike, the yard work.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Inflameze is right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on how you like your turmeric. The original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-botanical-joint-support\"\u003eInflameze\u003c\/a\u003e spreads each capsule across seven ingredients, including boswellia, bromelain and 50 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-advanced-turmeric-joint\"\u003eInflameze Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e centers on 250 mg of CurcuWIN curcumin complex per capsule, plus a blend that includes boswellia and bromelain. Inflameze Ultra has 500 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex per 2-capsule serving with ParActin, organic ginger root and BioPerine, and no boswellia or bromelain. We would pick one, since all three contain turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with MSM 2000 or Joint Solution Advanced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with a little arithmetic. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/msm-2000mg-joint-health-support\"\u003eMSM 2000\u003c\/a\u003e is a single ingredient (2,000 mg of MSM per tablet), so nothing overlaps. A full 4-capsule serving of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-advanced\"\u003eJoint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e adds 100 mg of Curcumin C3 Complex on top of Ultra's 500 mg, and its label states it contains glucosamine from crab shell. Run any stack past your practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes ParActin different from plain andrographis powder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParActin is a leaf extract, not just dried, ground leaf. The panel lists it as a trademarked \u003cem\u003eAndrographis paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e leaf extract and names its bioactive marker, the \"14-Neo-Andro Compound.\" Ours is organic, per the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Inflameze Ultra safe to take with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, and bring the Supplement Facts panel. Piperine from BioPerine slows one of the steps the liver and gut use to clear compounds, which is how it raises curcumin levels, and it may change how your body handles some medications too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm\"\u003eThe Joint + Mobility Stack: original Inflameze, MSM 2000 and Joint Solution Advanced\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-structure-and-comfort\"\u003eJoint Solution, with glucosamine, boswellia and Curcumin C3 Complex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalebi S et al. Nutritional interventions for exercise-induced muscle damage: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized trials. Nutr Rev. 2024. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37460208\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxley RA, Peart DJ. The effect of curcumin supplementation on functional strength outcomes and markers of exercise-induced muscle damage: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Health. 2023. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37408367\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoba G et al. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers. Planta Med. 1998. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9619120\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePholphana N et al. Andrographis paniculata: Dissolution investigation and pharmacokinetic studies of four major active diterpenoids after multiple oral dose administration in healthy Thai volunteers. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27702690\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilson PB. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as an Analgesic and Ergogenic Aid in Sport: A Systemic Review. J Strength Cond Res. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26200194\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilson PB. A Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Ginger Root for Reducing Muscle Soreness and Improving Physical Performance Recovery Among Experienced Recreational Distance Runners. J Diet Suppl. 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30299178\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"50","offer_id":44931026419994,"sku":"015-M1011","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/M1011_REV00_Ingredients.png?v=1738258743"},{"product_id":"joint-mobility-stack-inflameze-msm","title":"Joint + Mobility Stack – Joint Comfort \u0026 Flexibility Support | 3 Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Joint + Mobility Stack is three full bottles: Inflameze (60 vegetarian capsules, each with 150 mg Boswellia serrata extract, 100 mg bromelain, 100 mg quercetin and 50 mg Curcumin C³ Complex®), MSM 2000 (60 vegetarian tablets, 2,000 mg MSM each) and Joint Solution Advanced (60 capsules; 1,000 mg glucosamine, 700 mg MSM and 70 mg hyaluronic acid per 4-capsule serving). Together they support joint comfort, flexibility and mobility.† Stack price: $51.73, versus $73.97 bought separately, so you save $22.24 (about 30%).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stack is for people who plan to keep moving: the lifter, the hiker, the gardener, the parent who still plays tag in the backyard. Inflameze brings the joint botanicals, MSM 2000 brings MSM on its own, and Joint Solution Advanced adds the building blocks.† Aging isn't optional. Getting old is. Start in your 30s and 40s, while habits like strength work, walking and sleep are easy to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInflameze: the botanical bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/inflameze-botanical-joint-support\"\u003eInflameze, the botanical joint formula\u003c\/a\u003e, puts seven ingredients in each vegetarian capsule: \u003cem\u003eBoswellia serrata\u003c\/em\u003e extract (150 mg), bromelain from pineapple (100 mg), quercetin (100 mg), Curcumin C³ Complex® (50 mg), devil's claw root (50 mg), yucca root 4:1 extract (25 mg) and alfalfa leaf (25 mg). It's here to support joint comfort and flexibility.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the label, Curcumin C³ Complex® is a turmeric (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e) extract standardized to a minimum of 95% curcuminoids. Boswellic acids, the compounds researchers measure in boswellia, are absorbed better with food: in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15643550\/\"\u003ea crossover study of boswellia with and without a meal in healthy men\u003c\/a\u003e, taking it with a high-fat meal raised blood levels of several boswellic acids several-fold compared with an empty stomach. That study used a different extract at a single 786 mg dose, so it speaks to timing, not to what this formula does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMSM 2000: one ingredient, 2,000 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/msm-2000mg-joint-health-support\"\u003eMSM 2000, the single-ingredient MSM tablet\u003c\/a\u003e, is just what the name says: 2,000 mg of MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) in each vegetarian tablet, one a day. The label reads \"100% Pure MSM - No Additives\" and describes MSM as a form of organic sulfur found in all living organisms. It calls MSM a building block for healthy bones and joints.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJoint Solution Advanced: building blocks plus botanicals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/joint-support-advanced\"\u003eJoint Solution Advanced with hyaluronic acid and MSM\u003c\/a\u003e comes as 60 capsules, 15 servings of 4 capsules. Each serving has 1,000 mg of total glucosamine from crab shell (750 mg glucosamine HCl and 250 mg glucosamine sulfate), 700 mg of MSM, 70 mg of hyaluronic acid and 50 mg of collagen type II (contains 20% chondroitin sulfate), plus 400 mg of boswellia extract, 200 mg of bromelain (1200 GDU\/g), 200 mg of quercetin, 100 mg of Curcumin C³ Complex®, 100 mg of devil's claw root and 100 mg of alfalfa herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts label says it supports joint comfort.† In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30132529\/\"\u003ea 16-week randomized, placebo-controlled glucosamine trial in 43 college soccer players\u003c\/a\u003e, a supplement providing 2 grams of glucosamine a day lowered a urine marker of type II collagen breakdown below placebo, while a collagen-building marker held steady. Those were lab markers in healthy young athletes taking twice the glucosamine in one serving here, not how anyone's joints felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take the stack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInflameze:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"One capsule twice daily. May take up to 4 capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMSM 2000:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"One tablet daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoint Solution Advanced:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"One to two capsules twice daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the labels names a time of day or mentions food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow the overlap: Inflameze and Joint Solution Advanced share six ingredients. One Inflameze capsule twice daily plus a full 4-capsule serving of Joint Solution Advanced comes to 700 mg of boswellia extract, 400 mg of bromelain, 400 mg of quercetin and 200 mg of Curcumin C³ Complex® a day. Stay within each label's directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoint Solution Advanced's label states: \"Contains Glucosamine, isolated from crab shell.\" All three labels state: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, gluten, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\" Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot that goes into these three bottles for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e That goes for all three bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA, in Mt. Angel, Oregon, with globally sourced ingredients.\u003c\/strong\u003e All three bottles come out of our UL-certified cGMP facility in a Willamette Valley farm town of about 3,500 people. Formulators, makers and testers work under one roof, and the owners work in the building too. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the stack instead of the three bottles separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price. The stack is $51.73, and the same three bottles bought separately come to $73.97, so you save $22.24. Same products, same labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much MSM does the stack give me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 2,700 mg a day: 2,000 mg from one MSM 2000 tablet plus 700 mg from a full 4-capsule serving of Joint Solution Advanced. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28300758\/\"\u003eA review of MSM's uses and safety\u003c\/a\u003e describes MSM as well tolerated by most people at up to 4 grams a day, with few, mild side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI avoid shellfish. Can I take this stack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all of it. The glucosamine in Joint Solution Advanced is isolated from crab shell, per its label. The Inflameze and MSM 2000 labels don't list crab or shellfish, and both are sold on their own. If you have to avoid shellfish strictly, check with your healthcare practitioner first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does each bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the bottle. MSM 2000 lasts 60 days at one tablet a day, and Inflameze lasts 30 days at one capsule twice daily. Joint Solution Advanced (60 capsules) depends on whether you take one or two capsules twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take the stack with medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner first, and bring all three labels along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterk V et al. Effect of food intake on the bioavailability of boswellic acids from a herbal preparation in healthy volunteers. Planta Med. 2004. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15643550\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButawan M et al. Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement. Nutrients. 2017. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28300758\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuruta A et al. Evaluation of the effect of the administration of a glucosamine‑containing supplement on biomarkers for cartilage metabolism in soccer players: A randomized double‑blind placebo‑controlled study. Mol Med Rep. 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30132529\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mt. Angel Vitamins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50896926769434,"sku":"BundleA7010A1009A1011","price":51.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1300\/7869\/files\/BundleGroupImage_79f76712-6fe5-444d-a77a-f498ddad221c.png?v=1753451837"},{"product_id":"calcium-citrate-60ct","title":"Calcium Citrate 250 mg – Bone, Teeth \u0026 Muscle Support | 60 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Citrate is a single-ingredient calcium supplement with 250 mg of calcium, 19% of the Daily Value, in every vegetarian capsule, from a citrate chelate and a rice protein chelate. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, and one capsule is a serving. Calcium citrate can be taken with or without food, and calcium supports strong bones and teeth and normal muscle and nerve function.†\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is for adults who don't reliably get enough calcium from food: light dairy eaters, plant-forward eaters, and anyone whose breakfast is mostly coffee. In national survey data from 2003 to 2006, 43% of Americans age 1 and up reported using a supplement with calcium, and supplement users were more likely to reach the recommended intake (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20181782\/\"\u003ea national estimate of total calcium intake\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging isn't optional. Getting old is. Your skeleton isn't a finished project: bone is broken down and rebuilt all the time, and calcium is the raw material.† The habits that keep you lifting, hiking and carrying your own groceries in your 70s and 80s start in your 30s and 40s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy people take Calcium Citrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports strong bones and teeth, where more than 99% of your body's calcium is stored.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports normal muscle contraction and nerve signaling.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps close a calcium gap when food falls short, 250 mg at a time.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses calcium citrate, which the NIH says can be taken without food, so it fits mornings that start without breakfast.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in small doses that are easy to spread through the day.†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in each serving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% Daily Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (citrate chelate and hydrolized rice protein chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule. Each bottle holds 60 vegetarian capsules, which is 60 servings at the label's one-capsule serving. Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (preservative-free from capsule shell), magnesium trisilicate, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The label states: \"NO corn, soy, salt, yeast, wheat, milk \u0026amp; egg products, sugar, starch, or preservatives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Calcium Citrate works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium: 250 mg per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium is the most plentiful mineral in your body. Nearly all of it sits in your bones and teeth as a calcium and phosphate crystal that gives them hardness. The small amount left in your blood and tissues helps muscles contract, nerves send signals, blood vessels tighten and relax, and blood clot normally (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Calcium-HealthProfessional\/\"\u003eNIH Office of Dietary Supplements calcium fact sheet\u003c\/a\u003e).† Your bones double as the reserve your body draws on to keep blood calcium steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults need 1,000 mg a day from all sources from age 19 to 50, rising to 1,200 mg for women over 50 and everyone over 70. One capsule gives you 250 mg, 19% of the 1,300 mg Daily Value. It's built to top up a decent diet, not replace one. Vitamin D matters here too: your gut needs it to absorb calcium efficiently.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy calcium citrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two most common forms in calcium supplements are carbonate and citrate. Carbonate needs stomach acid to dissolve well, which is why it's best taken with a meal. Citrate depends less on stomach acid, so the NIH says it can be taken without food. The NIH also notes that stomach complaints like gas and bloating are reported more often with carbonate, especially in older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003eA meta-analysis of 15 absorption studies in 184 people\u003c\/a\u003e found calcium absorption from citrate ran about 20% higher than from carbonate overall: about 27% higher on an empty stomach and about 22% higher with meals. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11075309\/\"\u003ea randomized crossover study in 25 women past menopause\u003c\/a\u003e, a single 500 mg calcium dose taken with breakfast raised blood calcium more as citrate than as carbonate: the total rise over the next several hours was 94% larger. The honest limits: these were short absorption studies with small groups, not long-term bone studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is size. Citrate is about 21% calcium by weight and carbonate about 40%, so it takes more citrate to deliver the same calcium. Each capsule here holds 250 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rice protein chelate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the calcium is a hydrolyzed rice protein chelate: calcium bound to amino acids from broken-down rice protein. The front of the bottle calls the blend \"citrate\/amino acid chelate.\" We haven't found human studies of this specific chelate, so we don't claim anything extra for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 250 mg at a time works in your favor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body absorbs a smaller share of calcium as the dose gets bigger. The NIH puts it at about 36% of a 300 mg dose versus 28% of a 1,000 mg dose, with absorption highest at 500 mg or less. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3213620\/\"\u003ea dose study in 21 healthy adults aged 22 to 60\u003c\/a\u003e, absorption (measured by the rise in urine calcium after each dose) climbed steeply up to 500 mg and only a little from 500 mg to 2,000 mg. Citrate gave the larger signal at every dose tested. A 250 mg capsule lets you split your intake into small doses without doing math.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the research does and doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003eA 2015 BMJ systematic review of 59 randomized trials in people over 50\u003c\/a\u003e found that calcium supplements raised bone mineral density by 0.7% to 1.8%, and extra calcium from food did about the same. The authors called those gains small and non-progressive: they showed up in the first year and didn't keep building after that. Our read: calcium is a building block, not a shortcut. It supports the bone you have when your diet comes up short, as one piece of a picture that includes vitamin D, protein and exercise.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Calcium Citrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says: \"One or more capsules daily, as a dietary supplement.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many depends on how much calcium you already get from food. If you take more than two capsules a day, spread them out so no single dose is over 500 mg. You can take them with or without food; the NIH notes that calcium supplements are generally absorbed better when taken with food. The upper limit for calcium from food and supplements combined is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50 and 2,000 mg a day from age 51.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium can lower how well your body absorbs some medications, including certain thyroid medications and some antibiotics, so doses may need to be taken hours apart. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't take our word for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified by independent labs.\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 17025-accredited labs check our test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery ingredient lot tested before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Federal rules only require an identity test on incoming dietary ingredients. We test every incoming lot for identity, potency, heavy metals and microbes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf it misses spec, it doesn't go in a bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 99% of our tests pass, and the lots that don't are turned away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA certificate of analysis for every lot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every lot of Calcium Citrate has its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, in Mt. Angel, Oregon.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a farm town of about 3,500 people in the Willamette Valley, and our UL-certified cGMP facility is right in it. Formulators, makers and testers work under one roof. The owners work there too, and have since 2017. We've been making supplements in Oregon since 1974. That's 52 years, and we're not getting old either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much calcium is in each capsule?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach capsule has 250 mg of calcium, 19% of the Daily Value, from a citrate chelate and a rice protein chelate. One capsule is a serving, and a bottle holds 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many capsules should I take a day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label says one or more capsules daily, so it depends on your diet. Most adults need 1,000 to 1,200 mg a day from all sources: count what you eat, fill the gap, and keep each dose to two capsules (500 mg) or fewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to take it with food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Calcium citrate depends less on stomach acid, so an empty stomach is fine. With food works too, and the NIH says calcium supplements are generally absorbed better that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I notice a difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably won't feel it, and that's normal. Calcium works in the background, and bone changes slowly. In the trials reviewed above, changes in bone density were measured over a year or more.†\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it with Bones + K2, Nice Bones or vitamin D?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, just add up the calcium. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/bones-k2-comprehensive-bone-supp\"\u003eBones + K2\u003c\/a\u003e has 500 mg of calcium per two-capsule serving, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/nice-bones\"\u003eNice Bones\u003c\/a\u003e has 1,200 mg per three-tablet serving, so if you take Nice Bones at its full serving, you may not need extra calcium on top once you count food. If you want vitamin D alongside calcium, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/everyday-liquid-sunshine-2-d3-k2\"\u003eEveryday Liquid Sunshine 2\u003c\/a\u003e pairs 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 with 120 mcg of vitamin K2 per dropper squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes calcium citrate different from calcium carbonate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium citrate doesn't need a meal to be absorbed. Carbonate packs more calcium into the same weight (about 40% calcium by weight against citrate's 21%) but relies on stomach acid and is more often linked to gas and bloating. In a meta-analysis of absorption studies, citrate was absorbed about 20% more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to take with my medication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist first. Calcium can reduce how well you absorb some thyroid medications and antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-magnesium-chelate-amino-acids\"\u003eGood Magnesium, 200 mg of magnesium as a rice protein chelate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mtangelvitamins.com\/products\/good-vitamin-d-60-caps\"\u003eGood Vitamin D, 50 mcg of vitamin D3 in one daily capsule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBailey RL et al. Estimation of total usual calcium and vitamin D intakes in the United States. J Nutr. 2010. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20181782\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakhaee K et al. Meta-analysis of calcium bioavailability: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther. 1999. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11329115\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeller HJ et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic comparison of two calcium supplements in postmenopausal women. J Clin Pharmacol. 2000. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11075309\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvey JA et al. Dose dependency of calcium absorption: a comparison of calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. J Bone Miner Res. 1988. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3213620\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTai V et al. Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2015. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26420598\/\"\u003ePubMed\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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