 |  Osteo-Support Formula, Douglas Labs
(Item #: 4544-120X, Size: 120 Tabs, MSRP: $34.00)
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| Daily multi-vitamin formula to support bone health |
Osteo-Support Formula, provided by Douglas
Laboratories, is a synergistic and comprehensive
combination of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbals,
and other nutrients, carefully formulated and
specifically designed to maintain healthy bone
structure and function.
FUNCTIONS
Studies show that a high percentage of adults in North
America and other developed countries eat less than the
minimum daily allowance of 10 or more essential
nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance of these
nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good
health, but also for the dietary management of the body’s
structure as well as the optimum functioning of its
various systems, including the skeletal system. The
Osteo-Support Formula has been carefully developed
to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals,
trace elements, and other nutrients without danger of
toxic build-up or other side effects.
Each ingredient is
selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive
relationship with other nutrients, allergenic potential, and
long-term safety. Certain nutrients such as beta-carotene,
vitamin C, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins are
included in high-potency amounts because of the vital
roles they play in antioxidant protection, energy
production and the maintenance of healthy blood cells,
the nervous system, hormonal balance, and more.
Minerals and trace elements are provided in their safest
and most bioavailable forms.
The Osteo-Support Formula contains not only the base
formula of Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra-Specific
Nutrition 2000 Series that offers intensive support for
the healthy functioning of the body in general, but also a
blend of herbs and additional nutrients specifically
formulated for maintenance of good bone health.
The adult human body contains approximately 1,200 g of
calcium, about 99% of which is present in the skeleton,
and 20-30 g of magnesium with about 60% located in
bone. Bone is constantly turning over, a continuous
process of formation and resorption. In
children and adolescents, the rate of formation of bone
mineral predominates over the rate of resorption. In later
life, resorption predominates over formation. Therefore,
in normal aging, there is a gradual loss of bone.
Intestinal calcium absorption ranges from 15 to 75% of
ingested calcium. Vitamin D is a key regulatory hormone
for calcium and bone metabolism. Adequate vitamin D
status is essential for ensuring normal calcium absorption
and maintenance of healthy calcium plasma levels.
Magnesium absorption is independent of vitamin D status
and ranges from 30 to 60% of ingested magnesium.
Osteoporosis, a condition of reduced bone mineral
density that can increase risk of fractures, affects a large
proportion of the elderly in developed countries.
Caucasian and Asian women typically have low peak
bone densities, and therefore, are at the greatest risk of
developing osteoporosis. It is generally accepted that
obtaining enough dietary calcium throughout life can
significantly decrease the risk of developing
osteoporosis. Among other factors, such as regular
exercise, gender and race, calcium supplementation
during childhood and adolescence appears to be a
prerequisite for maintaining adequate bone density later
in life. But even elderly osteoporotic patients can benefit
significantly from supplementation with dietary calcium.
Osteo-Support Formula provides calcium citrate, a
highly beneficial source of dietary calcium. Calcium
citrate is more completely absorbed than common
calcium sources such as calcium carbonate.
Calcium
citrate is also better tolerated than most forms of calcium.
Osteo-Support Formula does not give rise to intestinal
gas production (due to release of carbon dioxide),
bloating or constipation as is often experienced with
other calcium preparations. Osteo-Support Formula
also provides other nutrients that assist in the
maintenance of healthy bone structure and function. For
example, boron affects the composition, structure, and
strength of bone. It appears to be necessary for calcium
and magnesium absorption, their adequate renal
reabsorption, and their incorporation into the bone
matrix. Boron is absorbed at about 90% efficiency and is
rapidly distributed among the tissues.
SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 4 tablets daily with meals or as directed
by physician.
| Supplement Facts (Osteo-Support Formula, Douglas Labs) | |
Container Size 120 Tabs | | Serving Size 4 Tabs |  | | | Amount Per 4 Tabs | Content | %DV | | | | | | Vitamin A (Palmitate, Water Dispersible) | 20000 IU | 400% | | | Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 1000 mg | 1667% | | | Vitamin D-3 | 50 IU | 13% | | | Vitamin E (as Vitamin E Succinate) | 200 IU | 667% | | | Vitamin K | 150 mcg | 188% | | | Thiamine (as Thiamine HCI) | 50 mg | 3333% | | | Riboflavin | 25 mg | 1471% | | | Niacin/Niacinamide | 120 mg | 600% | | | Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex) | 25 mg | 1250% | | | Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% | | | Vitamin B-12 (on Ion Exchange Resin) | 100 mcg | 1667% | | | Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | | | Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) | 150 mg | 1500% | | | Calcium (from Calcium Citrate/Ascorbate Complex) | 800 mg | 80% | | | Magnesium (from Magnesium Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex) | 400 mg | 100% | | | Zinc (from Zinc Aspartate Complex) | 20 mg | 133% | | | Selenium (Organic Selenium in Krebs Cycle and Kelp) | 200 mcg | 200% | | | Copper (from Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg | 100% | | | Manganese (from Manganese Aspartate Complex) | 15 mg | 750% | | | Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Krebs) | 50 mcg | 67% | | | Potassium (from Potassium Aspartate Complex) | 75 mg | 2% | | | Chromium (Organically bound with GTF activity-low
allergenicity) | 200 mcg | 167% | | | Choline (from Choline Citrate/Bitartrate) | 20 mg | * | | | Inositol | 25 mg | * | | | Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 100 mg | * | | | PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | 50 mg | * | | | Vanadium (Krebs) | 25 mcg | * | | | Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex) | 1 mg | * | | | Strontium | 10 mcg | * | | | Trace Elements (Sea Vegetation) | 100 mcg | * | | | | | | Osteo-Support Proprietary Blend
Bioflavonoids, Hesperidin, Rutin, Bromelain,
Proanthocyanidins (Red Wine Grapes), Dong Quai (root),
Licorice, Black Cohosh (root), Fennel (seed), N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine/
L-Cysteine HCl, L-Methionine and Betaine
HCl/Glutamic Acid HCl | | | | % Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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The statements provided are for information use only and is not intended to substitute advice from your physician or health care provider. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended dosage or suggested use. If you have any special medical condition including pregnancy or nursing, consult your physician. |
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