| OSTEOPOROSIS | | | | teeth and bones. It can be used as supplements, for |
| The word "osteoporosis" can be broken down into | | | | sustaining dental procedures, growth spurts, fatigue, |
| "osteo" for bone and "-poros" for pores or holes. It is | | | | brittle bones and nails, osteoporosis, and |
| softening of the bones that unfortunately does not | | | | osteoarthritis. |
| show symptoms until the physical changes, pain, | | | | |
| pathological fractures, or other problems appear. | | | | Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (HCHC) is a composite |
| Bones are just as alive as the rest of our living | | | | of ingredients similar to those inside the bone matrix. |
| tissues. They are comprised of a matrix of collagen | | | | It is proven to heal bone and rebuild bone even in |
| and proteins on which minerals anchor to create a | | | | patients on carticosteroids who have existing bone |
| composite matrix that is continually being dissolved | | | | loss. MCHC also affects the bone metabolism and |
| and rebuilt. | | | | assists in increasing calcium utilization by the body. |
| With aging, they body's ability to maintain calcium | | | | Calcium Phosphate is a source of calcium that |
| levels in the bones decreases. Bones are then | | | | promotes re-mineralization of bone and works in |
| dissolved at a rate greater than our capacity to | | | | conjunction with MCHC to mineralize the bone that is |
| rebuild them resulting in unhealthy bone loss and | | | | healed or rebuilt. |
| osteoporosis. | | | | Calcium Citrate has been shown in clinical studies to |
| WHO IS SUSCEPTIBLE? | | | | be absorbed at nearly 10 times the rates of calcium |
| Both men and women over 50 are susceptible to | | | | carbonates. Individuals with low hydrochloric acid in |
| osteoporosis. Women, especially those who are | | | | their digestive system can use Calcium Citrate easily |
| menopausal, have had hysterectomies, or have a | | | | as their absorption of citrate is independent of acid |
| family history of Osteoporosis are at greater risk. | | | | levels. There are also advantages of Calcium Citrate |
| Smokers, heavy alcohol consumers, and those who | | | | for individuals who have lower hydrochloric acid in |
| are lead sedentary life styles, and patients taking | | | | their digestive system because absorption of the |
| certain medications, like corticosteroids also have | | | | citrate form is independent of acid levels. It is also |
| increased susceptibility. | | | | better tolerated in patients with a history of kidney |
| FOR YOUR BONES | | | | stones. |
| Good diet, exercise, and a quality calcium supplement | | | | Calcium Chelate is a form of Calcium that is bound to |
| are the keys to healthy bone structure, Phytovi's | | | | an amino acid and assures the delivery of calcium and |
| OsteoForte contains four bio available forms of | | | | its absorption by the intestinal tract. Quality Calcium |
| calcium (Micro crystalline Hydroxyapatite, Calcium | | | | Chelate allows the body to absorb calcium with the |
| Chelate, Calcium Citrate, and Calcium Phosphate), | | | | attached amino acid. |
| Vitamin D, and trace minerals like Magnesium and | | | | Strontium as a trace mineral supplement (no the |
| Strontium that synergistically promote absorption and | | | | radioactive form) has been shown to decrease |
| processing of calcium. With this specially formulated | | | | breakdown of bone as well as increase bone |
| combination, OsteoForte is the capable calcium | | | | hardening and formation of new bone tissue. The |
| source that can provide the support our bones' need. | | | | Mayo Clinic and other studies like Strontium Ranelate |
| WHY OSTEOFORTE? | | | | for Treatment of Osteoporosis present marked |
| OsteoForte is a thoughtful formulation that can | | | | improvement in bone density and decreased fracture |
| provide calcium that the body can readily absorb and | | | | risk with Strontium supplementation. |
| use. OsteoForte can help the formation of strong | | | | |