The herbs in StrongBone help ensure a perfect balance between the need for calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, the most important minerals for skeletal development. It is also worthwhile feeding GlobalVite for a source of other key minerals but even diets that are short of calcium will usually be suitable if StrongBone is added as a food supplement. The herbs in StrongBone work by attaching to minerals in the diet and supporting efficiency and effectiveness in the way they are digested.