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Ultimate CAL/Calcium Plus  |
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Studies
have shown that Calcium Intake is essential to keep good Bone Density.Formulated for high absorption
and increased uptake of calcium and magnesium. This product is
an ideal supplement for these major minerals.|
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| Calcium (as calcium hydroxylapatite) |
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| Phosphorus (from calcium hydroxylapite) |
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| Magnesium (as magnesium amino acid chelate) |
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| Zinc (as zinc amino acid chelate) |
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| Potassium (as potassium amino acid chelate) |
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| Boron (as boron amino acid chelate) |
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| Strontium (from calcium hydroxylapatite) |
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| * Daily Value not established | ||
| Other Ingredients: Gelatin capsule (gelatin and water) | ||
| Directions: Take 2 capsules, two times a day, or as directed by your health care professional. | ||
What is Osteoporosis?
Mayo Clinic Health Education
Osteoporosis is a bone disease
in which bones become thinner and more porous (see diagram 1).
It is usually a painless disease until a bone breaks or fractures.
Fractures are the most common result of osteoporosis. More than
1.5 million osteoporosis-related fractures occur each year in
the United States, mostly in older women. These fractures are
usually in the spine, hip and wrist.
What causes osteoporosis?
Although not all causes of osteoporosis are known, loss of estrogen, due to menopause, is a known factor for women. Osteoporosis is most common in older women. About 25% of women older than 60 years have osteoporosis. Women who either have had early menopause or their ovaries surgically removed before age 45, without receiving estrogen treatment, also are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Other factors that make you likely to get osteoporosis include small body frame, excessive use of alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and doing excessively strenuous exercise that stops menstrual periods.
Additional factors known to cause or lead to osteoporosis include:
- A family history of the disease
- Low dietary intake of calcium
- The use of some medications such as prednisone or other steroids
- Certain hormonal disorders such as hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism and Cushings disease
- Other diseases such as chronic liver disease and intestinal disorders
Aging is another factor in the cause of osteoporosis. Without treatment, men and women lose one to three percent of their bone mass each year after age 50. As life expectancies increase, osteoporosis may become even more prevalent unless preventive measures are taken.
