CALCIUM
- BONEMATE™
Calcium
- Bonemate - This
nutritional supplement
contains substantial levels of important nutrients, such as calcium
citrate malate and ipriflavone, and offers an effective formula for
health bone and teeth.*
Bone
is not a hard and lifeless structure - rather, it is a complex, living
tissue that completely regenerates about every eight years. Certain
cells repair bone and draw calcium from the blood for deposit into bone
tissue, while other cells break down old bone tissue. Because bones are
constantly changing, they can heal and are profoundly affected by diet
and exercise.*
Unicity
is pleased to provide a nutritional supplement that supports bone
health. We've named it BoneMate™
because it works in partnership with the Core Health™
to maximize health.*
What's inside:
BoneMate™
contains three main ingredients to support the health of bone tissue
and teeth*:
Ostivone™ has
been clinically shown to support bone mineral density, assist the body
in slowing bone loss, and support the benefits of taking calcium.* This
nutrient is scientifically known as ipriflavone, part of the
bioflavonoid family of compounds commonly found in plants.
Calcium citrate malate, or CCM, is a patented form of calcium that has
been studied in postmenopausal women. Women who consumed CCM
experienced less bone loss than those who took an alternative calcium
supplement or did not supplement with calcium.*
Magnesium is a key mineral for maintaining bone tissue. The body makes
use of magnesium in its metabolism of calcium.
What it will do for you:
This
new bone supplement is important to overall health, particularly
looking ahead to the retirement years, when bone-related problems
become a big concern.*
During our youth, bones grow in length and density. During the teen
years, maximum height is reached, but bones continue to grow denser
until about age 30, when peak bone density is attained. As adulthood
continues, our bones slowly start to lose density and strength, and we
become targets for diseases such as osteoporosis late in life, in which
bones become fragile and more likely to break. It's never too late to
start strengthening our bones for the future.*
While women are four times more likely than men to develop
osteoporosis, bone health is important for men too. According to the
National Osteoporosis Foundation, two million American men have
osteoporosis, and another three million are at risk. Each year men
suffer one-third of all hip fractures that occur, and one-third of
these men will not survive more than a year. In addition to hip
fractures, older men also experience painful and debilitating fractures
of the spine, wrist, and other bones due to osteoporosis.*
Most of us are aware of the need to plan for retirement. Wisdom
dictates that we set aside a little with each paycheck so we will have
funds to draw on after we stop working. The same concept applies when
looking ahead to our health in retirement years. In fact, we can think
of our bones as a savings account. Our accounts contain only as much
bone mass as we deposit. The critical years for building bone mass are
from prior to adolescence to about age 30 - but no matter where we are
in life, taking steps now to increase bone health will allow us to
stand taller and firmer in our senior years.
RESEARCH BRIEF
The
bones of the skeletal system obtain their strength from the deposition
of calcium salt hydroxyapatite. Because of this, calcium is the most
abundant mineral in the human body. In fact, nearly 99 percent of the
body's calcium is deposited in the bones. This calcium reservoir also
plays an important role in the maintenance of proper calcium levels in
the blood and body fluids, which is important in proper functioning of
many other physiological processes, such as blood clotting, nerve
function, muscle contraction and relaxation, regulation of enzyme
activity, and nerve function.*
Calcium is constantly being deposited in and removed from bones. In
order to maintain proper bone strength and structure, it is vital to
keep deposition and removal of calcium in balance. This is achieved
through a number of physiological mechanisms, which rely on the
presence of various hormones to control calcium levels. Calcium cannot
be manufactured by the body and must be obtained through the diet.
Significant amounts of calcium need to be consumed daily to replace
that lost from the bones.*
As a person ages, bone resorption (loss of calcium from bones) tends to
accelerate to make up for decreased calcium intakes. Osteoporosis, or
brittle-bone disease, is caused by inadequate dietary intake and
absorption of calcium, which results in increased bone resorption.
In order to ensure an adequate supply of calcium, individuals can
increase their consumption of calcium through diet or supplementation.
Calcium absorption is enhanced by the presence of vitamin D, which
increases the transport of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract into
the blood. In addition, the mineral magnesium aids in the absorption of
calcium. However, since magnesium and calcium compete with each other
for intestinal absorption, an excess intake of one over the other may
actually impair calcium absorption.*
FAQs
Q. If
I am already experiencing the first signs of osteoporosis, should I
still supplement with this product?
A. Your doctor
would have you increase your calcium intake as part of your treatment
protocol. Consult with your health care professional to find out if
this product is right for you.
Q. Isn't it too late to improve
bone health after the age of 30?
A. It's never
too late to attempt to remineralize lost bone density.
Q. If I take this product, but I
don't do any kind of exercise, will it still help me?
A. The
BoneMate� formulation is meant to aid in the deposition of calcium into
bone regardless of physical exercise.
Retail
Price of BoneMate™ with
150 capsules for 1 month's supply in
Singapore at SGD75.50 excluding
shipping.
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