Clinicians BoneCare is a research-based formulation providing essential nutrients known to be of benefit in maintaining bone strength.

Medicine Classification:
Dietary Supplement

Purpose:
Providing essential nutrients known to be of benefit in maintaining bone strength

Ingredients:
Active Ingredients in 4 capsules
Calcium (hydroxyapatite) 350 mg
Magnesium (aspartate) 200 mg
Vitamin A (retinol acetate) 344 mcg
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) 100 mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) 50 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 10 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 5 mg
Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) 10 mg
Vitamin B5 (ca pantothenate) 10 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 20 mg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg
Folic Acid 150 mcg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 12.5 mcg
Vitamin K3 (menadione) 7.5 mcg
Betaine 15 mg
Boron (pentahydrate) 1.5 mg
Chromium (pot sulphate) 100 mcg
Copper (gluconate) 500 mcg
Manganese (chelate) 3 mg
Selenium (methionate) 75 mcg
Silica (from horsetail) 25 mg
Strontium (carbonate) 25 mg
Zinc (chelate) 7.5 mg

General:
Bones are made up of hard, extremely dense connective tissue making up the bodyﾒs skeleton. It is an actively growing material that tries to maintain a constant balance between bone formation and bone loss. Bone, together with other forms of connective tissue like collagen, relies on the correct supply and balance of nutrients to maintain the correct density. If bone loss goes unchecked, the bone becomes porous, brittle and less dense.  Throughout life, bone is constantly rebuilding itself. Bone serves as a storehouse for minerals, chiefly calcium, which can be tapped to meet the bodyﾒs mineral requirements. Bone is broken down through a process called ﾓresorption,ﾔ releasing its minerals into the general circulation. New bone is then formed to replace the reabsorbed bone, preventing a net loss of bone. This is called bone ﾓremodeling.ﾔ As we age, however, bone formation begins to fall behind, causing the gradual bone loss that contibutes to increased risk of fracture.  Normally there is a decline in bone mass after the age of 40, in both males and females and the bone loss is accelerated as we age. This can be quite common after menopause,  when bone loss is usually greatest in the spine, hips and ribs. Since these bones bear a great deal of weight, they are most susceptible to pain, deformity and/or fracture. Exactly why and how bone loss accelerates with aging is not completely understood. Many different physiologic changes appear to be involved. Bone cells called ﾓosteoblastsﾔ that rebuild bone seem to lose function with aging. Hormones of the thyroid and parathyroid glands control the movement of calcium in and out of bone: an imbalance in levels of these hormones may contribute to bone loss.  Oestrogen also protects against bone loss and declining levels of oestrogen after menopause may increase bone resorption. Aggravating this is a reduced ability to absorb dietary calcium as a result of the aging process. Dietary factors may also play a role in the initiation and progression of bone loss. Dietary factors such as  heavy caffeine consumption and too much phosphorus in the diet appear to favour bone loss by increasing excretion of both calcium and magnesium. High phosphorus foods such as animal protein and soft drinks should be consumed in moderation. In addition, older women with low blood levels of vitamin B12 appear to have greater bone mineral loss. Clinicians BoneCare is a research-based formulation of nutrients designed to provide support to bones, collagen and connective tissue.

TAPS Approval number: PP3506

Warning:

Precautions and Contraindications
None known. Pregnancy and Breast Feeding: Generally considered safe to use during these times.

Dosage:
Adults (12 years and older): As a Multivitamin: Take 2 capsules twice daily. Where bone health is a concern: Take 4 capsules twice daily or as directed
Children (6 to 12 years): Half the adult dose is recommended.

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