MCH-Cal TM and Animal Bone Health
In recent times animals have started to live longer due to improved nutrition and health care. As a consequence bone health is critical in maintaining longevity and quality of life for companion animals, sport animals and working animals. As with humans, the benefit of calcium supplementation varies dramatically depending on the type of calcium. It is important that for real benefits the calcium included in supplements for animal health is proven bioavailable calcium with identified positive effects on bone density, strength and repair. Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite has been identified a truly bioavailable material.
Most bone health supplements whilst containing calcium are low in the additional minerals and proteins necessary to create significant improvements in bone health. Natural microcrystalline hydroxyapatite from Waitaki Biosciences is a complex matrix of calcium and phosphorous in the same 2:1 ratio as they occur in natural bone plus the bone proteins (growth factors) and trace minerals associated with healthy bone.
Research in human and animal trials has shown MCH-Cal™ microcrystalline hydroxyapatite to be a premium, bioavailable calcium. Anecdotal evidence in horses has shown that animals taking MCH-Cal™ have improved bone mineral density compared to those that have not received the MCH-Cal™ in their feed. This is an important result for horse breeders who need to show good bone health in animals for sale. A clinical trial also demonstrated that animals taking an ossein hydroxyapatite compound much like MCH-Cal™ showed superior bone healing to control groups and groups using other calcium forms ( Curr. Med. Res. Op., 1986).
To find out more about the benefits of MCH-Cal™ for animal bone health, contact Waitaki Biosciences.