Hydroxyapatite

What is Hydroxyapatite?

Hydroxyapatite, also called hydroxyapatite (HA), is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite. [1]

Sources

Hydroxyapatite is found in the bones of animals, and is most often sourced from bovine bones. [1]

History

Unknown

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Source(s) Derived From	Animal Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	Hydroxylapatite - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	MCHA Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	August 8, 2012 @ 12:23 AM