According to the Osteoporosis Canada organization, 25 percent of women – that’s one woman in four – over the age of 50 suffer from osteoporosis. Although most women are aware of the need for calcium to maintain strong, healthy bones, it may surprise you to learn that half as many Canadian men also have this disease. Health Canada recommends the same amount of dietary calcium for both men and women: 1000-1300 mg daily. Children and teenagers require calcium to accommodate their growing skeletal systems, so careful food choices and supplementation are always wise. Osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia, can develop at any age if prevention is not part of your game plan. 
If bone integrity wasn’t enough to get you thinking, consider this: several studies in the past few years have linked high-calcium diets to weight loss. Given the increasing rate of obesity and associated conditions in North America, extra weight is um is also required for proper functioning of muscles (including the heart!) and nerves, so it only makes sense to introduce a high quality calcium supplement into your daily routine.
So you know you need calcium – but not just any calcium will do. Because you’ve come to expect the best from AIM, AIM Pro Bone® stands out in the crowd. With a delicious natural orange flavour, this easily absorbable powder is sweetened with stevia extract so it won’t affect blood sugar levels. AIM Pro Bone® contains no artificial additives and uses only a touch of beta-carotene for colour.
AIM Pro Bone® also contains citric and malic acids, both of which contribute to increased calcium absorption. Known mostly for its beneficial effect on fibromyalgia, malic acid is an alpha-hydroxy or fruit acid, usually derived from apples. These two natural acids are involved in the Krebs cycle, which is how energy is produced at the cellular level.
Action of medicinal ingredients and content in one scoop (3 g):
Calcium (375 mg) citrate/malate: You may be familiar with calcium carbonate, a poorly absorbed form of calcium from limestone. However, our bodies aren’t made to absorb rocks, and carbonate therefore requires a robust digestive system. When calcium is bonded with citric and malic acids, it forms calcium citrate and malate. These forms can be easily ionized, absorbed and utilized, even by people with weak digestion. Greater bioavailability means that your body can make use of the mineral rather than excreting it or resulting in constipation as many people find with cheap calcium supplements.
L-lysine (300 mg) hydrochloride: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, which form collagen, bone, and connective tissue. Lysine is an essential amino acid: the body cannot make it and must therefore get it through diet or supplementation. Many people keep L-lysine in the house for cold sores and healthy immunity, but this amino acid is also widely recognized for its ability to enhance the absorption of calcium into the bloodstream and to prevent its excretion. In addition, the body needs lysine for growth and tissue repair, and it is directly involved in the production of L-carnitine (a non-essential amino acid), which assists in the proper utilization of fats.
Vitamin D (2.5 mcg/100 IU): Vitamin D helps in the absorption and use of not only calcium but also phosphorus, which is another crucial element for the strength of the bone matrix. Maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D has been linked with a decreased risk of several degenerative conditions such as autoimmune disorders and osteoarthritis. In addition, it has been used in the treatment of psoriasis.
Recommended use: AIM Pro Bone® is a carefully considered formula, intended to support lifetime health of the bones and teeth. Taking one or two 2-scoop servings of AIM Pro Bone® daily ensures an ample calcium supply in your bloodstream for maintenance and repair tasks. If serum levels are low, calcium will be pulled from the bones; this demineralization, or bone resorption, weakens the bone structure and sacrifices bone density. By enhancing phosphorus and calcium absorption and retention, AIM Pro Bone® may help prevent osteoporosis and permit strong, healthy bones from childhood through the senior years.