Many women share your concerns about the side effects that come with conventional bone drugs. With Builder and Dr. Brown’s 6-Step Natural Bone Health Program, you have a science-backed, drug-free alternative. This approach is in line with the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendations for bone health and is supported by a vast body of clinical research.

We encourage you to speak with your doctor about using Better Bones Builder as your first-line therapy. It’s important to know that the more advanced your bone loss, the more you’ll need to pair supplements with lifestyle strategies—like targeted nutrition, weight-bearing exercise, stress reduction, and pH balance—to see the best results.

For more details, Dr. Brown has written extensively on both the side effects of bone drugs and the proven benefits of natural approaches—you’ll find these resources on our website.

If you’re considering weaning off bone drugs, it’s very important to do so only under your doctor’s guidance and to transition gradually. These drugs alter your natural bone-remodeling cycle, so your body will need time and support to restore its own ability to rebuild bone. During this period, your doctor may recommend more frequent testing and monitoring.

Builder isa powerful resource for you during this transition. It supplies your body with the complete set of nutrients required for healthy bone renewal, and is an integral part of Dr.  Brown’s 6-Step Natural Bone Health Program. This combination helps your body regain its natural rhythm of bone breakdown and rebuilding, minimizing risks along the way.

For women with a diagnosis of osteoporosis, we recommend going beyond supplements alone. True bone strength comes from combining targeted nutrients with lifestyle strategies like pH balance, bone-building diet upgrades, and weight-bearing exercise—all outlined in Dr. Brown’s protocol.

This is one of the most common—and frustrating—situations we see. The truth is that calcium and magnesium alone have never been enough to stop bone loss.

Dr. Brown’s research showed years ago that your bones require a wide range of nutrients to renew and strengthen—not just two minerals. Modern science confirms that vitamins D3 and K2, trace minerals like zinc, boron, and manganese, plus antioxidants and collagen-supporting nutrients are all essential to healthy bone remodeling. That’s why so many women are disappointed when Calcium and Magnesium alone don’t protect them.

Builder was designed to solve this exact problem. It delivers the 32 nutrients bones actually need to rebuild, repair, and stay resilient going far beyond calcium and magnesium.

It’s never too late to support your bones naturally. While an osteoporosis diagnosis can feel overwhelming, the body retains its remarkable ability to build and strengthen bone at any age.

The natural approach—Better Bones Builder plus Dr. Brown’s 6-Step Bone Health Protocol—can help slow bone loss, improve bone quality, and in many cases rebuild strength. Whether or not you fully reverse your diagnosis, you will be giving your bones (and your entire body) the support they need to function better, protect you, and reduce fracture risk.

We recommend discussing with your doctor the option of using Better Bones Builder as part of your first-line therapy. This program is safe to use on its own or alongside bone medications, depending on your health needs.

With the right nutrients, lifestyle changes, and ongoing monitoring, you can support your body’s natural bone-building capacity for life. We’ve seen countless inspiring stories of women who strengthened their bones—even after an osteoporosis diagnosis.

Not at all—osteopenia does not automatically progress to osteoporosis. In fact, research shows that only about 1 in 6 women with osteopenia will go on to develop osteoporosis.

The real challenge is that osteopenia is often brushed aside. Too many women are told to “just watch it,” and because they don’t take action early, they later find themselves facing more advanced bone loss.  And so many women show a kind of denial that they are now in a danger zone. 

That’s why the old saying holds true: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By starting support now with Better Bones Builder together with the lifestyle strategies in Dr. Brown’s 6-Step Bone Health Protocol—you give your body the nutrients and tools it needs to maintain strong, resilient bones for life.

To help you decide what level of support is right for you, we recommend taking our Bone Health Quiz. This quick assessment can give you a clearer picture of your risk factors and guide your next steps.

Family history is one of the many risk factors for bone loss—so it’s wise that you’re thinking about prevention now. The right choice depends on your personal risk level.

• Better Bones Basics is designed as a preventative foundation, providing the essential nutrients that protect against bone loss when paired with healthy lifestyle habits. It’s a great choice for women who want to be proactive before bone loss shows up on a scan.

• Better Bones Builder is much more robust, formulated for women who already have a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis—or who are considered at higher risk due to multiple factors. Builder provides the full spectrum of 32 nutrients Dr. Susan Brown has identified as essential for comprehensive bone renewal.

• The best way to find out where you stand is to take our Bone Health Quiz  and discuss the results with your doctor. This quick tool helps you identify risk factors and decide which product gives you the right level of support.

No matter which path you choose, pairing our targeted supplements with Dr. Brown’s 6-Step Bone Health Protocol—including diet, exercise, and stress reduction—amplifies the benefits. Women often tell us that beyond stronger bones, they feel more vibrant, energetic, and alive.

Bone health changes gradually. Just as it took years for bone loss to develop, it also takes time and steady support to rebuild. There’s no quick fix, but the results are worth the commitment.

Many women notice positive changes in how they feel—more energy, better overall health—within just a few weeks, since Better Bones Builder is such a complete nutritional formula. But when it comes to measurable improvements in bone density, most women will need several months to a year or more to see progress.

The best outcomes come when Builder is combined with Dr. Brown’s 6-Step Bone Health Protocol—diet, exercise, stress management, and other proven strategies that work together with the nutrients to strengthen bones.

Dr. Brown’s research has long shown that maintaining a healthy pH balance with as light alkaline tilt at the cellular level is essential for bone biology. Our ancestors naturally lived this way—eating diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole foods (with little to no sugar), staying active, and with much lower levels of chronic stress. This lifestyle created a protective, alkaline environment for their bones.

In contrast, today’s modern lifestyle often leads to low-grade metabolic acidosis—a state where the body is somewhat too acidic. Science shows that even this mild imbalance accelerates bone loss because the body draws alkaline minerals from bone to restore balance. Over time, this will weaken bone and impair both bone resorption and new bone formation. Multiple studies confirm that women who follow more alkaline diets enjoy greater bone strength and resilience.

Builder is the only supplement on the market that was designed with this in mind. It supplies a complete range of alkaline-forming minerals—magnesium, potassium, calcium, and trace elements—that help buffer excess acidity and protect bone reserves. Paired with Dr. Brown’s 6-Step Bone Health Protocol, Builder supports the body’s natural chemistry, creating the right environment for bones to stay strong and rebuild.

Yes—Builder has been proven safe for long-term daily use. Since 2007, the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (originally developed for pharmaceutical drugs) has included dietary supplements. In all that time, there has never been a single verified adverse event attributed to Better Bones Builder.

Part of the reason is simple: Builder contains no novel or untested ingredients and avoids excessively high doses. Instead, its effectiveness comes from its completeness—providing the full spectrum of nutrients bones require, in optimal forms and amounts, based on decades of clinical research.

It’s also important to recognize that as we age, our bodies naturally absorb and utilize nutrients less efficiently. At the same time, bone health demands increase. That means we need more supplemental nutritional support—not less—over the years. Builder is uniquely designed to meet those needs safely, every single day.

For perspective, Builder includes 32 nutrients scientifically proven to support bone health—compared to just 10 nutrients in the most heavily marketed competitive bone supplement. This comprehensive coverage is what sets Builder apart.

There are three main reasons why Better Bones Builder costs more than ordinary bone supplements:

1.     No corners cut. Dr. Brown designed Builder to be a truly robust formula that women with real bone loss could rely on. Every ingredient was chosen for its role in bone health—not for its price tag.

2.     Unmatched completeness. Builder includes 32 nutrients scientifically proven to support bone health—compared to just 10 in the most-promoted competitor formula. Many of Builder’s premium nutrients are excluded from other products because of their cost—like Lycopene, Meriva® (a patented, highly absorbable curcumin), Quercetin, and Olive Leaf Extract. Builder also uses the superior forms of critical nutrients: MK-7vitamin K2 instead of K1, and active folate (5-MTHF) instead of standard folic acid, which 40% of women cannot fully utilize.

3.     Premium mineral forms. Builder’s calcium, magnesium, iodine, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, and potassium are provided in their most alkalizing, highly bioavailable forms—which cost more but make a real difference for bone support.

To put the value in perspective: if you bought just three of Builder’s premium nutrients separately—Meriva®, MK-7, and 5-MTHF—you would already spend as much as Builder costs, without getting the other 29 nutrients.

Finally, it’s worth remembering that as we age, our bodies become less efficient at absorbing and using nutrients—while our need for bone-supportive nutrition only increases. Builder is designed to meet that growing demand safely and completely.

Not at all. While hormone supplementation can reduce bone loss, HRT comes with important risks, especially after menopause and with long-term use. That’s why conventional medicine generally advises against hormone replacement therapy for long-term bone health.

Dr. Brown recommends her natural approach—anchored by Better Bones Builder and her 6-Step Bone Health Protocol—as first-line therapy for almost all women. This approach is designed to address the underlying causes of bone loss, while also improving overall vitality and health, not just bone density.

For some women, Builder can also serve as adjunct support if they are on a short-term hormone or drug regimen. And of course, in the most advanced cases—such as after multiple fractures—doctors may recommend combining every available option.