VITA-OSTEO SUPPORT
Nutritional support for bone health

DESCRIPTION
VITA-OSTEO SUPPORT is a dietary supplement with highly absorbable calcium, vitamin K, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, vitamin D, horsetail, betaine, ipriflavone, and soy isoflavones that provides outstanding nutritional support for bone structure and function.

FUNCTIONS
The adult human body contains approximately 1,200 g of calcium, about 99% of which is present in the skeleton. 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. Once one reaches peak bone mass, sometime between the age of 20 and 30, bone formation slows down and bone resorption begins to prevail over bone formation, beginning the cycle of progressive, age-associated bone demineralization. Therefore, in normal aging, there is a gradual loss of bone.

The condition of reduced bone mineral density can increase risk of fractures and 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 fractures in later life. It is generally accepted that obtaining enough dietary calcium throughout life can significantly decrease the risk of fractures due to reduced bone density. 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 the elderly can benefit significantly from supplementation with dietary calcium.

In women, bone loss is generally accelerated following menopause. The decline in estrogen levels associated with menopause appears to put women at increased risk for declining bone density and associated fractures.  Ipriflavone, derived from naturally occurring isoflavones, promotes bone density by inhibiting bone resorption. Numerous studies of postmenopausal women and individuals whose bones are showing signs of demineralization have investigated the benefits of ipriflavone on bone health. Laboratory and clinical studies have documented ipriflavone’s positive effect on bone density. Experts agree that ipriflavone appears to directly inhibit osteoclast activity, thereby decreasing bone resorption.

Scientists suspect ipriflavone may also stimulate osteoblast activity. Since osteoblasts are responsible for laying down new bone, an increase in osteoblast activity would result in increased bone mineralization. This suggests ipriflavone may not only inhibit the breakdown of existing bone, but also encourage the formation of new bone. In addition, Vita Osteo Support contains soy isoflavone concentrate. Isoflavones from soy, including genistein and daidzein are a class of phytoestrogens, plant-derived compounds that are similar in structure and/or function to animal estrogens. Epidemiological studies have found that individuals with high soy intakes often enjoy certain health advantages. Numerous laboratory and clinical studies, investigating the health benefits of soy products, have identified soy isoflavones as key components responsible for the health benefits associated with soy foods. Isoflavones have both weak estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activity, which may contribute to their ability to moderate menopausal symptoms and support maintenance of bone mineral density. Isoflavones also help protect the cardiovascular system, support the immune system, inhibit angiogenesis, and protect against oxidative damage as antioxidants.

INDICATIONS
VITA-OSTEO SUPPORT is a necessary and proven dietary supplement for those who wish to support the healthy functioning of their bone structure.

FORMULA

(Each capsule contains)
Calcium (from Calcium Citrate/Carbonate
Complex) ......................................................1200 mg
Vitamin D .......................................................200 I.U.
Vitamin K………………………………….....100 mg
Magnesium oxide and citrate…………..…….400 mg
Zinc……………………………………………10 mg
Copper………………………………………….1 mg
Manganese (chelated)………………….……….5 mg
Ipriflavone…………………………………...200 mg
Soy bean extract..............................................250 mg
(standardized 2.5-3.5% flavanoids)
Boron citrate...………………………………… 1 mg
Horsetail…………………………………..…100 mg
Betaine HCl……………………………………25 mg

SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 2 tablets daily or as directed by physician.

SIDE EFFECTS
No side effects have been reported when used as directed.

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children. The content of each capsules are stable and maintains potency under normal conditions for at least two years.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.