Source Naturals MBP Bone Renew™ (40 mg, 60 Capsules)
Advanced Cellular Support for Natural Bone Density & Active Calcium Absorption
Most people think bones are hard, permanent structures like stone pillars. In reality, your bones are living, dynamic tissue constantly breaking down and rebuilding itself through a natural cycle called bone remodeling. If you are only taking traditional calcium tablets, your body may not have the biological signals it needs to put that calcium to work.
Source Naturals MBP Bone Renew delivers a patented, clinically researched milk protein fraction called MBP® (Milk Basic Protein). While standard milk contains only trace amounts of this micro-fraction, each single daily capsule provides a concentrated 40 mg clinical dose designed to awaken your body’s natural bone-building cells and help maintain healthy bone mineral density at any stage of life.
How MBP® Works: The Living Science of Bone Remodeling
To understand why MBP Bone Renew is such a breakthrough in bone wellness, imagine your skeleton as an active construction site managed by two distinct teams of specialized cells:
1. Osteoclasts (The Demolition Crew)
These cells dissolve and clear away aged, brittle bone tissue. When osteoclasts work too fast or become overactive (common after menopause or as we age), bone breakdown outpaces bone rebuilding, leaving microscopic hollow spaces inside bone tissue.
2. Osteoblasts (The Construction Crew)
These cells build fresh collagen scaffolding and lay down new bone matrix. They create the structural framework where minerals like calcium and phosphorus settle to form dense, resilient bone.
Why Calcium Alone Is Not Enough: Taking calcium supplements without cellular support is like dropping piles of bricks onto a job site with no construction workers to lay them. MBP® acts as the biological foreman: laboratory and clinical research demonstrates that it helps slow down excessive demolition by osteoclasts while directly stimulating osteoblasts to multiply and produce the collagen framework that binds dietary calcium into bone.
Key Health Benefits of Source Naturals MBP Bone Renew
✓Stimulates Bone-Forming Osteoblasts: Encourages the cellular production of collagen matrix necessary to weave strong, flexible bone tissue.
✓Moderates Bone Resorption: Helps dial back excessive bone breakdown, keeping your net bone turnover balanced and healthy.
✓Improves Mineral Receptivity: Prepares the bone matrix so that calcium from food and daily supplements can be readily integrated rather than flushed away.
✓Convenient One-A-Day Capsule: Delivers the full 40 mg clinical dosage in one tiny, easy-to-swallow capsule, eliminating the need for massive chalky pills.
✓Ideal for Menopausal & Postmenopausal Women: Supports healthy bone mineral density during key life stages when natural hormonal changes accelerate bone loss.
The Clinical Evidence: Rigorous Human Studies on MBP®
Unlike many generic bone health ingredients that rely strictly on test-tube theory, the active ingredient in Source Naturals MBP Bone Renew has been evaluated in multiple double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trials published in respected, peer-reviewed medical and nutritional journals.
1. Significant Increase in Radial Bone Mineral Density
In a 6-month randomized, double-blind trial with adult women, participants taking 40 mg of MBP daily demonstrated a statistically significant increase in radial bone mineral density (BMD) compared to the placebo group.
Citation: Yamamura, J., et al. (2002). "Milk basic protein (MBP) increases radial bone mineral density in healthy adult women." Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 66(3): 702–704. PMID: 12005077.
2. Reduced Bone Resorption Markers & Calcaneal Density Gains
A controlled study assessing healthy women showed that 40 mg/day of MBP significantly increased calcaneal bone mineral density while reducing urinary excretion of cross-linked N-telopeptides of type-I collagen (NTx), an established biological marker of bone breakdown.
Citation: Aoe, S., et al. (2001). "Controlled trial of the effects of milk basic protein (MBP) supplementation on bone metabolism in healthy adult women." Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 65(4): 913–918. PMID: 11388473.
3. Lumbar Spine Protection in Menopausal Women
Researchers examined menopausal women over a 6-month evaluation period. Women receiving 40 mg daily of MBP experienced meaningful preservation and improvement in lumbar spine bone density compared to control subjects, whose spine density steadily declined.
Citation: Aoe, S., et al. (2005). "A controlled trial of the effect of milk basic protein (MBP) supplementation on bone metabolism in healthy menopausal women." Osteoporosis International, 16(12): 2123–2128. PMID: 16133630.
4. Long-Term Remodeling in Young Adults
Clinical evaluation confirmed that 40 mg daily supplementation supported positive bone remodeling indicators and enhanced bone density even in young adult women building their peak skeletal mass.
Citation: Uenishi, K., et al. (2007). "Milk basic protein increases bone mineral density and improves bone metabolism in healthy young women." Osteoporosis International, 18(3): 385–390. PMID: 17048071.
How to Take & Synergies for Maximum Results
Recommended Usage: Take 1 capsule daily with water, with or without food. Because bone remodeling is an ongoing, steady physiological cycle, clinical studies evaluated participants over a minimum of 6 months of daily use to measure clear gains in bone mineral density.
The "Bone Matrix Synergy" (Pairing Your Supplements)
While MBP Bone Renew works independently, combining it with complementary nutrients creates a comprehensive, 360-degree skeletal protection regimen:
MBP® (Milk Basic Protein): Stimulates osteoblasts, moderates osteoclasts, and builds the organic collagen framework.
Calcium & Magnesium: Supply the essential structural mineral crystals that osteoblasts lock into the collagen framework.
Vitamin D3: Enhances intestinal absorption of calcium from food and supplements into the bloodstream.
Vitamin K2 (MK-7): Activates osteocalcin, guiding calcium out of arterial walls and directly into bone tissue.
Free of Common Irritants: Contains no yeast, egg, gluten, corn, soy, or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial colors, flavors, or fragrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is MBP® and how is it different from ordinary whey protein?
MBP® stands for Milk Basic Protein. It is not standard protein powder used for bodybuilding. It is a tiny, biologically active functional fraction (less than 1% of total whey protein) rich in natural peptides like lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase. While ordinary whey protein is broken down simply as dietary calories and amino acids, MBP® molecules communicate directly with bone-remodeling cells (osteoblasts and osteoclasts).
2. Can I take MBP Bone Renew if I am lactose intolerant?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. Lactose intolerance is caused by difficulty digesting lactose (milk sugar). MBP® is a purified protein complex that contains only negligible, trace amounts of lactose. However, if you have a true, severe immunological milk allergy (an allergy to dairy proteins such as casein or whey), you should not consume this product.
3. Does MBP replace my calcium supplement?
No, MBP works together with calcium rather than replacing it. Think of calcium as bricks and MBP as the construction team. Calcium supplies raw minerals, while MBP stimulates the bone cells to build the collagen scaffolding and actively incorporate that calcium into your skeletal tissue.
4. Why is the serving size only 40 mg?
Because MBP® is a signaling peptide complex rather than a bulk macronutrient, it does not require hundreds of milligrams to be biologically active. Multiple gold-standard, peer-reviewed human clinical trials demonstrated that 40 mg per day is the optimal, effective dose to support bone mineral density and healthy bone turnover.
5. How long should I take Source Naturals MBP Bone Renew before checking results?
Bone tissue naturally turns over and mineralizes slowly. In clinical trials, significant improvements in bone mineral density (measured by DXA scans) and biochemical markers of bone remodeling were observed after 6 months of daily use. We suggest maintaining consistent daily supplementation for at least 6 months before scheduling a follow-up bone density scan with your healthcare provider.
6. Can men take Source Naturals MBP Bone Renew?
Yes. Although many clinical trials specifically evaluated menopausal and adult women due to higher prevalence of bone thinning, clinical research on healthy adult men confirmed that MBP® supports bone formation markers (serum osteocalcin) and suppresses bone resorption across both genders.
Important Safety & Regulatory Information
Allergy Warning: Do not consume this product if you are allergic to milk. Contains milk protein. Contains trace amounts of lactose. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to using this product.
Quality Seal: Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer: 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. Always discuss dietary supplement additions with your physician.
