Bone Builder® Chewable by Metagenics – Daily Bone Health Support
Bone Builder Chewable brings calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D, and trace minerals together in a chocolate-flavored tablet. This chewable calcium supplement offers an alternative to swallowing whole tablets for people building a consistent bone nutrition routine. The 90-tablet bottle provides 30 servings at the three-tablet serving size. Its combination of minerals and microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate makes it a focused option for daily bone health support, rather than a general multivitamin.*
Key Bone Builder Chewable Benefits
- Supplies calcium and phosphorus, minerals that contribute to the structure of healthy bones.*
- Combines calcium and vitamin D to support normal calcium utilization and bone mineralization.*
- Provides magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese alongside MCHC in a chewable format for a practical daily routine.*
How Bone Builder Chewable Works
Healthy bone is living tissue that continually renews itself. Calcium and phosphorus provide mineral building blocks, while vitamin D helps regulate calcium absorption and balance. This formula combines these complementary nutrients to support normal skeletal maintenance. Its microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate, or MCHC, supplies naturally occurring bone components; dicalcium phosphate provides another source of calcium and phosphorus. The listed 750 mg of MCHC is the amount of the whole concentrate, not an additional 750 mg of elemental calcium. Total calcium per three-tablet serving is 300 mg.*
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Calcium and phosphorus: Complementary minerals that help form the mineral structure of bones and teeth.*
- Vitamin D: Supplied as cholecalciferol to support normal calcium absorption and calcium balance.*
- Magnesium and trace minerals: Magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese contribute to the nutritional support of normal bone metabolism.*
These chocolate chewable tablets contain sorbitol and fructose, with 1 g total sugars and 3 g sugar alcohol per three-tablet serving. They are not sugar-free. Chew or crush them completely before swallowing; the format is not intended for swallowing whole. Consider other mineral supplements already in your routine when deciding whether this combination fits your needs.
Bone Builder Chewable Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking bone mineral support in a chewable option that complements a varied diet.
- Families considering calcium support for children age 2 and older with practitioner guidance on the appropriate amount and safe chewing.
- People who prefer a combined mineral formula and want to review their dietary intake, vitamin D needs, and existing supplements with a healthcare practitioner.
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Recommendation: Children age 2 to adults take one to three tablets once daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing. Do not swallow tablets whole.
Serving Size: 3 Chewable Tablets
Servings Per Container: 30
Calories ... 20
Total Carbohydrate ... 6 g
Total Sugars ... 1 g
Includes 1 g Added Sugars
Sugar Alcohol ... 3 g
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) ... 1.8 mcg (75 IU)
Calcium (as MCHC and dicalcium phosphate) ... 300 mg
Phosphorus (as MCHC and dicalcium phosphate) ... 160 mg
Magnesium (as magnesium carbonate and magnesium glycinate) ... 75 mg
Zinc (as zinc citrate) ... 6 mg
Copper (as copper lysinate HCl) ... 0.75 mg
Manganese (as manganese citrate) ... 0.75 mg
Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate (MCHC) ... 750 mg
**Percent Daily Values are based on a 1,000 calorie diet.
***Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
†Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, fructose, natural flavors,^ cocoa powder (processed with alkali), stearic acid (vegetable), silica, and guar gum.
^No MSG
Storage: Dry Place
Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Builder Chewable
What are the main benefits of Bone Builder Chewable?
Bone Builder Chewable supplies calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, magnesium, and trace minerals to support healthy bones. Its MCHC-based formula brings several complementary nutrients together in a chocolate chewable. The three-tablet serving provides 300 mg calcium and 750 mg MCHC; these are different measurements, so the concentrate amount should not be counted as extra elemental calcium. It is designed for nutritional bone support as part of a balanced diet, not as a substitute for individualized care.*
Who can use Bone Builder Chewable?
The manufacturer’s directions cover children age 2 through adults, taking one to three tablets once daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. The three-tablet facts panel is not an instruction that every child needs three tablets. Ask your practitioner to select an amount based on age, diet, and other supplements. Tablets must be chewed or crushed completely before swallowing, never swallowed whole. Children age 12 and under should not exceed the recommended serving size.
Are there side effects or precautions to consider?
Excess sorbitol consumption may cause gastrointestinal upset. This formula contains sorbitol, and its three-tablet serving supplies 3 g sugar alcohol, so account for other sugar-alcohol-containing foods or supplements if you are sensitive. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking antibiotics or cardiovascular medication. Follow the age-specific serving caution and keep the bottle out of reach of children. Review the full ingredient list with your practitioner if you have ingredient sensitivities.
How does Bone Builder Chewable fit into an overall bone health routine?
Use it to complement food sources of calcium and other bone-supporting nutrients, not to replace a balanced diet. Appropriate weight-bearing activity and a routine suited to your needs also matter. Review your existing multivitamin, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D products with your practitioner before combining them, since the same nutrients may appear in several formulas. A chewable format can make a chosen routine more practical, but the right amount still depends on your dietary intake and individual needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
