Vitabiotics Osteocare Original For Strong Bones

Osteocare is the UK's no.1 bone health formula and has beenscientifically developed on the basis of the very latestresearch to provide a rich source of calcium and co-factorsincluding vitamin D which helps with the normal absorption ofcalcium by the body.Osteocare contains the preferred D3 formof Vitamin D. Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is theform of vitamin D that is produced by the skin on exposure tosunlight. D3 is the preferred form of vitamin D because it isthe specific form made in the human body and therefore moreeffective than D2 which is found in somesupplements.Calcium plus co-factors Osteocare provides100% NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) of calcium carefullycombined with co-factors including vitamin D, zinc andmagnesium which help to maintain normal bonehealth.Calcium is important for everyoneEnsuring an adequateintake of calcium is vital for men and women of all ages, asevidence suggests that healthy practices early in life,including the adequate consumption of calcium and traceelements, contribute to normal bone health and optimal bonemineralisation. Peak bone mass, obtained during childhoodand adolescent growth is known to be of major importance inmaintaining bones later in life. The UK Department of Healthrecommends that people aged 65 years and over should takea daily supplement of 10mcg of vitamin D3Calcium is vital forolder womenBoth sexes lose bone mass during their lifetimebut after the menopause women usually lose bone mass muchfaster than men. Postmenopausal women have an increasedrisk of bone loss for three reasons:Bone mineral content tendsto be lower in women than in menDietary calcium intake may decrease with ageThe rate of bone loss accelerates at menopauseHave difficulty swallowing tablets? This formula is alsoavailable in a chewable tablet for those who have difficultywith swallowing tablets. Osteocare Chewable provides thesame levels of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3 and zincwhich contribute to the maintenance of normal bone health.Getting enough calcium is especially important for men andwomen over 50, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, andduring and after the menopause.Calcium intake guidelinesTheNational Osteoporosis Society (NOS) recommends thefollowing guidelines for calcium intakeAge Suggested dailycalcium intake0-12 months (non-breast-fed infants only)525mg1-3 years350 mg4-6 years450 mg7-10 years550 mg11-18years boys/girls1000/800 mg19+ years700 mgPregnantwoman700 mgBreastfeeding woman700 + 550 mgBased onthe Department of Health Committee on the Medical Aspectsof Food and Nutrition policy 1998. Based on scientificresearchThe Osteocare formulation is based on the very latestinternational findings on the role of nutrients in normal bonehealth, as well as multiple large-scale scientific studies in thepast 20 years.