Osteo Support
120% of the recommended daily allowance of calcium. Contains ostivone which has been shown to increase the effectiveness of calcium supplements. Four tablets provide 1200 milligrams of highly bioavailable calcium.
Ostivone
Ipriflavone has been the subject of 60 clinical trials worldwide and has shown remarkable efficacy in maintaining healthy bone density. The compound improves the balance between bone building and bone breakdown.
Pain-RX
An all natural pain formulation for relief of minor aches and pains associated with simple backache, arthritis, strains, bruises and sprains. It contains Celadrin®, hyaluronic acid, MSM, holy basil, turmeric, ginger, resveratrol, bromelain.
Super Joint Formula
This is the most advanced formulation for helping win the fight against arthritis and disorders of the joints! Super Joint Formula contains glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, shark cartilage and green lipped sea mussel. Each of the 23 nutrients found in this remarkable formula is included for its unique properties in helping to treat specific forms of arthritis or joint injury.
Syn-flex®
Liquid Glucosamine is very beneficial in easing the pain of arthritis and effectively assists in rehabilitating damaged cartilage. Syn-flex provides a pharmaceutical quality glucosamine with eleven other synergistic ingredients in liquid form. This allows for maximum absorption and bioavailability. Smooth orange flavor.
Seritol
Commonly prescribed anti-depression and anxiety medications such as Prozac or Zoloft carry significant side effects and risks. Seritol was developed as a safe, all-natural alternative treatment with no side effects for providing relief from depression and anxiety.
With Seritol, you can embrace every day with a smile and a renewed zest for life.
Osteo Support Supplement Facts
Osteo Support Ingredients
- Calcium (as carbonate, citrate) 1200 mg
- Needed for our heart, muscles and nerves to function properly and for blood to clot. Inadequate calcium significantly contributes to the development of osteoporosis. While a balanced diet aids calcium absorption, high levels of protein and sodium (salt) in the diet also are thought to increase calcium excretion through the kidneys. Excessive amounts of these substances should be avoided, especially in those who have low calcium intake.
- Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 200 i.u
- Needed for the body to absorb calcium. Without enough vitamin D, we can't form enough of the hormone calcitriol (known as the "active vitamin"), causing insufficient calcium absorption from the diet. In this situation, the body must take its calcium from its stores in the skeleton, which weakens existing bone and prevents the formation of strong, new bone.
- Vitamin K (as phylloquinone) 100 mcg
- Worldwide, only a handful of researchers study vitamin K - long known for its critical role in blood clotting. But with the aging of the U.S. population, this vitamin may command a bigger following as its importance to the integrity of bones becomes increasingly clear. Vitamin K is used in the body to control blood clotting and is essential for synthesizing the liver protein that controls the clotting. It is involved in creating the important prothrombin, which is the precursor to thrombin - a very important factor in blood clotting. It is also involved in bone formation and repair. In the intestines assists in converting glucose to glycogen, this can then be stored in the liver. There are some indications that Vitamin K may decrease the incidence or severity of osteoporosis and slow bone loss. Vitamin K is found in cereals, soybeans, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
- Magnesium (as oxide, citrate) 400 mg
- Is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. Approximately 50% of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. Only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, but the body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium constant. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. There is an increased interest in the role of magnesium in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Dietary magnesium is absorbed in the small intestines. Magnesium is excreted through the kidneys.
- Zinc (as monomethionine)* 10 mg
- An essential mineral that is found in almost every cell. It stimulates the activity of approximately 100 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body. Zinc supports a healthy immune system, is needed for wound healing, helps maintain your sense of taste and smell, and is needed for DNA synthesis . Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. Zinc is found in a wide variety of foods. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food, but red meat and poultry provide the majority of zinc in the American diet. Other good food sources include beans, nuts, certain seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products. Zinc absorption is greater from a diet high in animal protein than a diet rich in plant proteins. Phytates, which are found in whole grain breads, cereals, legumes and other products, can decrease zinc absorption.
- Copper (as amino acid chelate) 1 mg
- The body needs copper for normal growth and health. An essential component of numerous enzymes and proteins, copper helps the body function normally. It's necessary for the formation of one of the apparent superpower antioxidants - superoxide dismutase (SOD). It's also critical for the creation of collagen, a core protein found in bones, connective tissues and skin. Copper is needed for proper storage, use, and release of iron so critical to the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Copper's anti-inflammatory actions may help in reducing arthritis symptoms and minimize loss in mineral bone density over time. An old folk remedy calls for wearing a copper bracelet; copper is thus absorbed through the skin. The modern approach is to take copper supplements, thus ensuring ingestion of consistent amounts. Lack of copper may lead to anemia and osteoporosis.
- Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 5 mg
- Is a component of the antioxidant enzyme manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD). Antioxidants scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals. These particles occur naturally in the body but can damage cell membranes, interact with genetic material, and possibly contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of health conditions. Antioxidants such as MnSOD can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. People with rheumatoid arthritis tend to have low levels of MnSOD. A few studies of people with osteoarthritis suggest that the combination of manganese supplementation taken along with glucosamine and chondroitin can reduce pain associated with the condition.
- Ipriflavone** (7-isopropoxyisoflavone) 200 mg
- A synthetic derivative of naturally occuring isoflavones and is related to substances found in soybeans called phytoestrogens. These chemicals act somewhat like estrogen. Ipriflavone also acts like estrogen, but only in one specific way: it keeps bones strong. Unlike estrogen, ipriflavone does not appear to affect breast and uterine tissue. Ipriflavone has been shown to increase bone calcium retention, inhibit bone breakdown, promote activity of the bone-building cells, and reduce the pain of osteoporotic fractures. Numerous double-blind placebo-controlled studies involving a total of more than 1,300 participants show that ipriflavone can slow the progression of osteoporosis, and perhaps even reverse it to some extent. For example, a 2-year double-blind study followed 198 postmenopausal women who showed evidence of bone loss. At the end of the study, there was a gain in bone density in the ipriflavone group, while people in the placebo group lost bone mass. Numerous other studies have found similar results.
- Soy bean extract*** (Glycine max) 250 mg
(Standardized to 2.5-3.5% [6.25-8.75 mg.] isoflavones) - Scientists are discovering that when people eat soy products, such as tofu and soymilk, isoflavones and their derivatives produce health benefits in addition to nutritional values. Research suggests that soy isoflavones benefit humans in four ways: as estrogens and antiestrogens, as cancer-enzyme inhibitors, as antioxidants, and as immune system enhancers or stimulants. Isoflavones also have been linked to slowing osteoporosis, and relieving some side effects of the menopause, including hot flushes.
- Boron (as citrate, aspartate, glycinate) 1 mg
- An essential for magnesium and calcium metabolism, and is probably involved in estrogen and testosterone metabolism. It appears to be necessary for the action of Vitamin D.
- Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) 100 mg
- Has been used for a long time in both Chinese and European herbology to treat external wounds. Primary chemical constituents of Horsetail include flavonoids, bitter principle, alkaloids (equisetin, nicotine, palustrine, palustrinine), silica, calcium, manganese, magnesium, sulphur, phytosterols, and tannin. Horsetail is very rich in silicic acid and silicates, which provide approximately 2-3% elemental silicon. Potassium, aluminum, and manganese along with fifteen different types of bioflavonoids are also found in the herb. The presence of these bioflavonoids are believed to cause a diuretic action, while the silica content is said to exert a connective tissue-strengthening and anti-arthritic action. Some experts have suggested that the element silica is a vital component for bone and cartilage formations This would indicate that Horsetail may be beneficial in preventing osteoporosis.
- Betaine hydrochloride 25 mg
- Has been shown to protect internal organs, improve vascular risk factors, and enhance performance. Databases of betaine content in food are being developed for correlation with population health studies. The growing body of evidence shows that betaine is an important nutrient for the prevention of chronic disease.
- * From L-OptiZinc®, a patented form of zinc. Trademark of InterHealth Co.
L-OptiZinc® is manufactured under strict European quality control standards and provides standardized levels of isoflavones including: genistein, daidzein, and glycitein.
** From Ostivone™ brand of ipriflavone. Ostivone is trademark of TSI, Inc.
*** From SoyLife™ brand premium soy isoflavone extract. Registered trademark of Schouten, USA - Other Ingredients: May contain one or more of the following; magnesium stearate, cellulose, vegetable stearin, dicalcium phosphate and silica.
