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Science at BoneScience

Research, in full light.

Scientists, testing labs and medical review behind every formula. And we show the work: what we read, who checks it, which tests we pay for, and what we are studying next.

See the research logVerify our certifications
  • 14nutrients in Dr's Grow UP, every amount public
  • 6chelated minerals from Albion®
  • 2independent certification programs
  • 5checks before an ingredient makes the label

Inside the work

The research behind every bottle.

FormulationEvery ingredient weighed and documented to the milligram.
TestingIdentity, strength and purity, checked by instrument.
Evidence reviewPeer-reviewed studies read before a nutrient is chosen.
Cross-checkingResults reviewed by more than one set of eyes.

And the paperwork

Not just photos. Documents.

A lab coat proves nothing on its own. So every claim on our label traces back to a document: a manuscript under review, a manufacturer's Supplement Facts, an independent certification you can look up.

Scientists at microscopes
Research log

Research log

What we have been working on.

Dated, specific and checkable. Newest first.

  1. Medical review
    Dr's Grow UP recommended by our Medical Advisor

    M.D. (Internal Medicine & Nephrology), after a review of every ingredient and amount for safety. Our Medical Advisor is affiliated with BoneScience.

  2. Labs
    At-home testing partners evaluated

    Seven CLIA-certified at-home testing services compared for our biomarker program, BoneScience Labs.

  3. In testing
    Prime Height enrolled in ConsumerLab.com group testing

    Independent quality testing in ConsumerLab.com's bone health review.

  4. External review
    Our mineral absorption review, checked by a university nutrition scientist

    A narrative review on calcium and amino-acid-chelated minerals in children and adolescents. Reviewers check the science; they do not endorse products.

  5. Planning
    Mineral bioaccessibility study, scoped with a university lab

    An in-vitro study of how our chelated minerals behave in simulated digestion.

  6. Certification
    Dr's Grow UP becomes NSF Certified for Sport®

    Tested for substances banned in sport, with label claims verified. See the listing ↗

  7. Collaboration
    Pediatric mineral researchers invited

    We invited four university researchers in pediatric mineral nutrition to collaborate on absorption research.

  8. Certification
    Prime NMN and Prime Berberine certified by ConsumerLab.com

    Independent quality testing for identity, strength and purity. See ConsumerLab.com ↗

Research areas

Six questions we keep asking.

Mineral absorptionWhich form of a mineral does the body take in well?

Why our minerals come from Albion® as amino-acid chelates and malates.

Nutrient timingWhich nutrients work against each other?

Calcium can reduce iron absorption, so Dr's Grow UP keeps them in separate AM and PM formulas.

Growing yearsWhere do active teens fall short?

Calcium needs peak at 1,300 mg a day from ages 9 to 18, the highest of any age group.

Healthy agingWhat supports the body in the Prime Years?

Prime NMN uses Uthever® NMN, with independent quality testing.

Metabolic wellnessHow do we make a hard ingredient easier to absorb?

Prime Berberine pairs berberine in a phytosome form with BioPerine®.

  • Vitamin D
  • Ferritin
  • Magnesium
  • B12
  • Omega-3
BiomarkersWhat if a routine started from your own numbers?

BoneScience Labs, our at-home testing program, is in development.

Method

Five checks before an ingredient makes the label.

The same five steps for every formula, from the first paper to the finished bottle.

  1. Read the evidencePeer-reviewed studies and NIH fact sheets on the nutrient, the form and the amount.
  2. Check the supplierSpecifications and certificates of analysis from named ingredient makers.
  3. Match the labelEvery amount on our label against the manufacturer's Supplement Facts, line by line.
  4. Test independentlyThird-party programs such as NSF Certified for Sport® and ConsumerLab.com.
  5. Review for safetyIngredients and amounts reviewed by our Medical Advisor, M.D.

Who does the work

The people behind the research.

M.S.Formulation scientists

U.S. formulation experts with graduate training in nutrition design and document each formula with our cGMP manufacturing partners.

M.D.Medical Advisor

Internal Medicine & Nephrology. Reviews every ingredient and amount for safety. Affiliated with BoneScience.

Ph.D.University reviewers

Nutrition scientists we invite to check our research reviews. They review the science; they do not endorse products.

LabIndependent testing

Third-party programs such as NSF Certified for Sport® and ConsumerLab.com test the finished products.

Evidence library

Read the sources yourself.

Nutrient timingCalcium taken with a meal reduced iron absorption by 50–60% at 300–600 mg.Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991 ↗ Vitamin K2In 55 healthy children, 8 weeks of MK-7 improved osteocalcin carboxylation.van Summeren et al., Br J Nutr, 2009 ↗ Growing yearsHow nutrition and physical activity in youth shape peak bone mass: a systematic review.Weaver et al., Osteoporos Int, 2016 ↗

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets

Calcium ↗ Iron ↗ Vitamin D ↗ Zinc ↗ Magnesium ↗ Vitamin K ↗

Verify

Check us without asking us.

NSF Certified for Sport®Dr's Grow UP · search “Grow Up” at nsfsport.comOpen listing ↗ CLConsumerLab.comPrime NMN · Prime BerberineOpen brand page ↗
cGMPUS cGMP facilityManufactured under 21 CFR Part 111Contract manufacturers in the U.S.
®BONE SCIENCE®U.S. Reg. No. 6438776 · Terabiotech, Inc.Los Angeles, California

How NSF certification works

Five checks before the mark goes on the box.

NSF Certified for Sport® is run by NSF, an independent, accredited certification organization. Here is what Dr's Grow UP went through, in NSF's own terms.

  1. Step 1

    Facility audited

    Made in a GMP-certified facility that NSF audits every year, or twice a year depending on its grade.

  2. Step 2

    Formula and label reviewed

    NSF experts review the formulation and the label, and inspect production facilities and suppliers.

  3. Step 3

    Contents tested

    The finished product is tested to confirm it matches the label, with no unsafe levels of contaminants.

  4. Step 4

    Lots screened

    Production lots are tested for 290 substances banned by major athletic organizations.

  5. Step 5

    Monitored ongoing

    Annual audits and ongoing testing keep the certification current.

NSF Certified for Sport

Check your own bottle.

NSF lists every lot it has tested. Match yours in under a minute:

  1. Find the lot number printed on your Dr's Grow UP box or bottle.
  2. Open the Dr's Grow UP listing on nsfsport.com.
  3. Look for your lot number under “Lot #”.
Open NSF listing ↗

Source: NSF Certified for Sport®, How to Get Certified and What Our Mark Means. Recognized by USADA, Major League Baseball, the NHL and the CFL.

Next

Measure first, then personalize.

BoneScience Labs is our at-home biomarker program, in development and starting with adults. No test, price or launch date is offered yet.

Join the waitlist
  1. MeasureFinger-prick sample, CLIA-certified lab
  2. UnderstandYour biomarkers, one dashboard
  3. PersonalizeA routine matched to results
  4. Re-testTrack your numbers over time

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Third-party certifications apply to the products named. Photographs illustrate the kinds of laboratory and research work described.