Research Area: Bone Health
16 ingredients studied for effects on Bone Health — sorted by research relevance.
Lactobacillus reuteri
Strain-specific probiotic with RCT evidence for bone health in older women. Reduced bone loss by ~50% over 12 months.
Calcium
Essential mineral for bones, muscles, and nerves. Meta-analyses show moderate bone effects in deficiency; high-dose supplements carry cardiovascular risks.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and other normal body functions, with approved EFSA claims. Megadoses show no clear benefit beyond adequate intake.
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
Vitamin K2 activates calcium-regulating proteins and is studied primarily for bone and vascular health. MK-7 from natto demonstrates good bioavailability.
Taurin
Taurine is an amino acid with a central role in energy metabolism. Animal and observational data have sparked aging research interest; robust human evidence is far more limited.
Vitamin D3 + K2
Low vitamin D levels are common in northern climates. Supplementation is comparatively well studied in deficiency; K2 is often combined but has weaker standalone evidence.
Iron
Essential for oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and immune function. Clearly effective when deficiency is confirmed — do not supplement without a lab diagnosis.
Bor
Boron is discussed for bone, hormone, and inflammation support. Mechanistically interesting, but human evidence remains sparse.
Silicium
Silicon is marketed for skin, hair, nails and connective tissue. Biologically plausible but clinical evidence is limited.
Magnesium
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Low intake is common. The form significantly affects bioavailability and tolerability.
Kollagen
Collagen is one of the most popular supplements. Human trials support benefits for skin elasticity and joint markers; broader anti-aging claims remain unproven.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 is well supported for bone, muscle, and immune function when deficiency is confirmed. Without deficiency, additional benefit is significantly weaker — not a universal upgrade.
Phosphor
Phosphorus is essential for bones, ATP and cell membranes. Deficiency is rare, and supplements are unnecessary for most people.
Mangan
Manganese is an essential trace element for enzyme function, bone metabolism and antioxidant systems. Deficiency is rare; supplementation in healthy adults lacks clear evidence of benefit.
Vitamin K1
Vitamin K1 is essential for blood clotting and likely important for bone metabolism. Supplementation makes sense with low intake but is medically relevant for anticoagulant users.
Vitamin A
Essential for vision, skin, and immune function. Clearly useful for deficiency, but high doses are toxic—especially in pregnancy.