Glycine phosphate (phosphoglycine) and glycine citrate (citroglycine) are
used in solubilizing carbonate salts of calcium and optionally zinc in
water. Stoichiometric proportions of these ingredients when added to
water cause an effervescent reaction that results in an aqueous solution
containing completely solubilized and bioavailable calcium phosphate
(hydroxyapatite), calcium hydrogen citrate, glycine and optionally, zinc
citrate. The aqueous solution of this invention, after addition of
suitable flavor(s), sweetener(s), acidulent(s), other nutritional and/or
herbal ingredients can be added to the aqueous solvent. The resultant
solvent provides a clear aqueous beverage including completely absorbable
bone minerals for maintaining bone density and strength and to prevent
osteoporosis. The beverage of the present invention can be used as a
substitute for plain bottled water, sodas, and the like, and as a
substitute for people who are allergic to milk.