Bone Collagen + D3 & K2

Bone Collagen + D3 & K2

youtheory4.7 (655 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 180 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$19.99 $0.66 per serving

Product analysis

57 out of 100

Bone Collagen + D3 & K2 combines nutrients involved in calcium use and bone structure. Its unidentified collagen preparation makes the expected added benefit harder to judge.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality49

Vitamin K is supplied in the favorable MK-7 form. The specific collagen preparation and some mineral details remain unclear, limiting comparison across the formula.

Ingredient Transparency75

Amounts and most ingredient sources are stated. Missing blend contents and magnesium-source proportions leave the complete composition unclear.

Value For Money49

Collagen offers reasonable value, while MK-7 provides a more middling value contribution. The other nutrients do not support a firm value conclusion.

Customer Satisfaction79

Customer feedback is very positive. Several hundred ratings offer a useful view of satisfaction, without showing bone or skin improvements.

Product Focus38

Bone support is the clearest purpose, particularly through vitamin D and K. Its wider links to skin, nails and cardiovascular measures remain limited or dependent on the exact preparation.

Format
Tablet
Container
180 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.66
Customer rating
4.7 · 655 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 180 mcgMagnesium · 20 mgCalcium · 200 mgVitamin D · 50 mcgCollagen · 2500 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Collagen Supportive 16 studies
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 50 mcgMagnesium · 20 mgVitamin K · 180 mcgCollagen · 2500 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 31 studies
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 180 mcgMagnesium · 20 mgVitamin D · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 164 studies
Vitamin K Mixed 62 studies
Longevity
Impact
High effect
A- Ingredient FitC PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 20 mgVitamin K · 180 mcgVitamin D · 50 mcgCollagen · 2500 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 33 studies
Magnesium Supportive 12 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin K · 180 mcgMagnesium · 20 mgVitamin D · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Vitamin D Mixed 170 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 40 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · 50 mcgCollagen · 2500 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 3 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
50 mcg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7)
180 mcg 83
Calcium (Aquamin)
200 mg
Magnesium (Aquamin Sea Minerals, Magnesium Citrate)
20 mg
hydrolyzed Collagen
2500 mg 57
Aquamin Sea Minerals (mineralized Red Algae)
666 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
A serving provides 180 mcg of MK-7 at a somewhat high cost per serving. It uses vitamin K2 as MK-7. The MK-7 isomer is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82

It uses vitamin K2 as MK-7. The MK-7 isomer is not specified.
Vitamin K Form (MK-7 vs. MK-4 vs. K1)
It contains MK-7; MK-7 stays in the bloodstream longer than other vitamin K forms.
MK-7 Isomer Disclosure
The MK-7 isomer is not specified as trans or all-trans.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

A serving provides 180 mcg of MK-7. The form and amount are stated.
Vitamin K2 (MK-7) Dosage Efficacy
The serving provides 180 mcg of MK-7.
Form and Subtype Transparency
The MK-7 form and amount are stated.

Value50

The cost per serving is somewhat high.
Price per Effective MK-7 Serving
The cost per serving is somewhat high.
Collagen · 2500 mg OverallScore57
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  4. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation With and Without Collagen Peptides on Volumetric and Areal Bone Mineral Density, Bone Geometry and Bone Turnover in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia.
    Lampropoulou-Adamidou K; Karlafti E; Argyrou C; Makris K; Trovas G; Dontas IA; Tournis S; Triantafyllopoulos IK · Journal of clinical densitometry : the official journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry · 2022
    Randomized trial51 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  7. Bone turnover and bone collagen maturation in osteoporosis: effects of antiresorptive therapies.
    Byrjalsen I; Leeming DJ; Qvist P; Christiansen C; Karsdal MA · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2008
    Randomized trialBone Health forCollagen
  8. A calcium-collagen chelate dietary supplement attenuates bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: a randomized controlled trial.
    Elam ML; Johnson SA; Hooshmand S; Feresin RG; Payton ME; Gu J; Arjmandi BH · Journal of medicinal food · 2015
    Randomized trial39 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  9. Assessment of Osteoporosis in Lumbar Spine: In Vivo Quantitative MR Imaging of Collagen Bound Water in Trabecular Bone.
    Liu J; Liao JW; Li W; Chen XJ; Feng JX; Yao L; Huang PH; Su ZH; Lu H; Liao YT; Li SL; Ma YJ · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022
    Methods validation study189 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  10. Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation with and without collagen peptides on bone turnover in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
    Argyrou C; Karlafti E; Lampropoulou-Adamidou K; Tournis S; Makris K; Trovas G; Dontas I; Triantafyllopoulos IK · Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2021
    Randomized trial51 participantsBone Health forCollagen
  11. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  12. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  13. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  14. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  15. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  16. Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation and offspring bone mineral density in childhood follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
    Moon RJ; D' Angelo S; Curtis EM; Ward KA; Crozier SR; Schoenmakers I; Javaid MK; Bishop NJ; Godfrey KM; Cooper C; Harvey NC; MAVIDOS Trial Group · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Randomized trial454 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  17. Vitamin D analogs and bone: preclinical and clinical studies with eldecalcitol.
    Matsumoto T; Takano T; Saito H; Takahashi F · BoneKEy reports · 2014
    Narrative reviewBone Health forVitamin D
  18. Efficacy of vitamin D fortified foods on bone mineral density and serum bone biomarkers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies.
    Tangestani H; Djafarian K; Emamat H; Arabzadegan N; Shab-Bidar S · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis1,786 participants20 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin D
  19. Cholecalciferol Supplementation Attenuates Bone Loss in Incident Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Prespecified Secondary Endpoint Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Tsujita M; Doi Y; Obi Y; Hamano T; Tomosugi T; Futamura K; Okada M; Hiramitsu T; Goto N; Isaka Y; Takeda A; Narumi S; Watarai Y · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2022
    Randomized trial193 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  20. Vitamin D supplementation and bone health in post-menopausal women: a 24-month randomized controlled intervention with enhanced bioavailability formulations.
    Rasool N; Munir Y · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial612 participantsBone Health forVitamin D