Osteo Support Formula™ (O.S.T.S)

DESCRIPTION
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 highly absorbed and well tolerated form 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.

INDICATIONS
Osteo-Support Formula tablets may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to maintain healthy bones.

Supplement Facts:
4 tablets contain:
Vitamin A 20,000 IU
---(25% as Vitamin A palmitate / 75% [15,000 IU] as beta-carotene)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)1,000mg
Vitamin D-3 50 IU
Vitamin E (Succinate) 200 IU
Vitamin K 150mcg
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine HCl) 50mg
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) 25mg
Niacin / Niacinamide 120mg (600%)
Vitamin B-6 25mg
---(as Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex)
Folic Acid 800mcg
Vitamin B-12 (on ion exchange resin) 100mcg
Biotin 300mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate)150mg
Calcium (Citrate / Ascorbate Complex) 800mg
Magnesium (Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex) 400mg
Zinc (Aspartate Complex) 20mg (133%)
Selenium 200mcg
---(Organic Selenium in Krebs** Cycle and Kelp)
Copper (Amino Acid Chelate) 2mg
Manganese (Aspartate Complex) 15mg
Chromium GTF 200mcg
---(Organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity)
Molybdenum (Krebs**) 50mcg
Potassium (Aspartate Complex) 75mg
Choline (from Choline Citrate/Bitartrate) 20mg
Inositol 25mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex 100mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 50mg
Vanadium (Krebs**) 25mcg
Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex) 1mg
Strontium (from strontium aspartate) 10mcg
Trace Elements (Sea Vegetation) 100mcg
Osteo-Support Proprietary Blend (500mg) :
---Bioflavonoids
---Hesperidin
---Dong Quai
---Licorice
---Black Cohosh
---Fennel
---Bromelain
---Betaine HCl / Glutamic Acid HCl
---Rutin
---Proanthocyanidins (Red Wine Grapes)
---N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine / L-Cysteine HCl
---L-Methionine
**Krebs=Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex
Other Ingredients: cellulose, vegetable stearate and silica.
Contains NO: yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

Recommended Use:
Adults: As a dietary supplement, adults take 4 tablets daily with meals or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Warning:
This product contains Vitamin K which interferes with the prescription drugs Coumadin and Warfarin. Do not take this product if taking either of these drugs. Keep out of the reach of children.

*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.