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Bone Health Pack

DESCRIPTION

Bone Health Pack, provided by Douglas Laboratories®, supplies essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to assist the body in maintaining healthy bone structure in a convenient pack. Bone Health Pack includes significant amounts of calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin K as well as BONISTEIN™, a pure form of genistein not derived from soy.

FUNCTIONS

It is well known that the risk of fracture increases with age and that the number of people over 50 years of age is a rapidly growing segment of the population. By the year 2020, half of all Americans will already have or will develop problems with their bone structure. Postmenopausal women are particularly at risk since the loss of estrogen production at menopause leaves bones much less protected. This product has been specially designed for individuals who wish to increase their intake of calcium and other nutritional factors for maintaining the optimal structure and function of their bones.

Ultra Preventive® X: Ultra Preventive® X is a comprehensive, highly concentrated vitamin-mineral-trace element daily supplement containing more than 50 nutritional ingredients, all in a special herbal green food base. Its formula is carefully balanced to provide the essential nutrients for optimal health. Ultra Preventive® X is also a potent antioxidant formula that includes natural beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, L-cysteine/N-acetyl-L-cysteine, lutein, lycopene, red wine proanthocyanidins and select extracts and powders from over 25 fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Cal-6+Mg™: Cal-6 + Mg.™is a special chelate complex of 6 sources of calcium with magnesium and other ingredients to assist the body in primary mineral for building the strong structure of bones and teeth. 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.

BONISTEIN™-Max: BONISTEIN™-Max is an exclusive patent-pending blend of pure genistein, vitamin D3, vitamin K and omega-3 fatty acids from ultra pure fish oil to help maintain bone health. BONISTEIN-Max is also unique in that it contains BONISTEIN™, a pure form of genistein, and not a soy isoflavone extract. The maintenance of healthy bone structure results from a balance of bone resorption (by osteoclasts) coupled with bone formation (from osteoblasts). Specifically, genistein has been shown to modulate the activity of osteoblasts by down regulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) production. Genistein has also been shown to decrease production of TNF-alpha. The production of IL-6 and TNF-alpha can act to increase osteoclast activity, so limiting their production is desirable in order to support bone health.

Vitamin K has been shown to decrease calcium excretion and is involved in gamma-carboxylation of osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is important for healthy bone formation, as it facilitates the binding of calcium to hydroyapatite. However, vitamin K has also been shown to affect the synthesis of IL-6, a cytokine that can negatively impact bone health.

Omega-3 fatty acids have also been studied for their role in bone health. Diets with a low ratio of omega-6:omega-3 fatty acids help to minimize the bone loss typically seen after menopause. In fact omega-3 fatty acids may support healthy bone formation.

Vitamin D is well known for the role it plays in helping to regulate calcium and bone metabolism. As we age, vitamin D status declines. If given the same amount of light, a younger person can produce more vitamin D compared with an older individual. When advancing age is combined with northern latitudes one can quickly become deficient in vitamin D. Vitamin D can increase the expression of osteocalcin and other important compounds from osteoblasts to help support bone formation or it can help to breakdown bone and mobilize calcium when it is needed elsewhere in the body. Numerous scientists now feel that supplementation with vitamin D at levels greater than previously thought necessary is critical to helping maintain healthy bone remodeling as we age.

INDICATIONS

Bone Health Pack may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals wishing to support healthy bone structure.

FORMULA

Each pack contains:

Vitamin A ................................................ 7,500 I.U.

Lutein (natural) ............................................... 3 mg

Lycopene (natural) ........................................... 3 mg

Zeaxanthin (elemental) ................................ 0.5 mg

Vitamin D-3 ............................................. 1,400 I.U.

Vitamin E ................................................... 200 I.U.

(natural, as d-alpha tocopheryl plus mixed tocopherols)

Vitamin K-1 (phytonadione) ....................... 100 mcg

Vitamin C. ................................................. . 750 mg

(as Ascorbic Acid/ Ascorbyl Palmitate/Calcium and Magnesium Ascorbate complex)

Thiamine ......................................................... 5 mg

Riboflavin ....................................................... 2 mg

Niacin/ Niacinamide ..................................... 95 mg

Pantothenic Acid ........................................ 250 mg

(as d-Calcium Pantothenate)

Vitamin B-6 .................................................. 50 mg

(as Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate complex)

Vitamin B-12 .............................................. 125 mcg

(as cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin complex)

Folic Acid ................................................... 400 mcg

Biotin .......................................................... 150 mcg

Choline ......................................................... 30 mg

(from 75 mg Choline Citrate/ Bitartrate)

Inositol .......................................................... 50 mg

PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) ............... 25 mg

Calcium ...................................................... 250 mg

(as Calcium Citrate/Gluconate/Carbonate/Lactate/ Ascorbate and Microcrystalline Hydroxyappetite)

Magnesium ................................................. 625 mg

(as Magnesium Aspartate/ Chelate/ Ascorbate Complex)

Potassium ...................................................... 50 mg

(as Potassium Aspartate Complex)

Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) .............. 13 mg

Manganese ...................................................... 5 mg

(as Manganese Aspartate Complex)

Iodine (from Kelp) ...................................... 100 mcg

Chromium ................................................... 100 mcg

(Organically bound with GTF activity- low allergenicity)

Selenium ..................................................... 100 mcg

(as Selenium Krebs† /Kelp complex)

Copper (as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) ....... 1 mg

Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Krebs†) ........ 50 mcg

Vanadium (as Vanadium Krebs†) ................. 25 mcg

Boron ........................................................... 3.8 mg

(as Boron Aspartate/Citrate complex)

Trace Elements ................................. approx.50 mcg

(from Sea Vegetation)

L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine ................. 75 mg

L-Methionine .................................................. 6 mg

Glutamic Acid .............................................. 70 mg

(from 88 mg Glutamic Acid HCl)

Betaine (from 75 mg Betaine HCl) ............... 57 mg

†Krebs=Citrate, Fumaratre, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex

Red Wine Proanthocyanidins/ Pine Bark Extract .......................................... 25 mg

(OPC 85) (J. Mesquelier U.S. Patent)

Blueberry (fruit) ............................................ 50 mg

Garlic (bulb,Pure-Gar®, odorless) ................. 50 mg

Green Tea Extract (leaf) ................................ 25 mg

Sprouted Barley Juice (entire plant) ............. . 25 mg

Wheat Grass Juice ......................................... 25 mg

(gluten free, entire plant)

Broccoli (entire plant) ................................... 50 mg

Cauliflower (entire plant) .............................. 50 mg

Spirulina ........................................................ 50 mg

Chlorella (broken cell wall) .......................... 50 mg

Green Papaya Extract (fruit) ......................... 50 mg

Beet Extract (root) ........................................ 25 mg

Apple Pectin(fruit) ........................................ 25 mg

Bromelain (2,000 GDU/g) ............................ 25 mg

Rose Hips ...................................................... 50 mg

Lemon Bioflavonoids ................................... 50 mg

Rutin ............................................................. 13 mg

Hesperidin ..................................................... 18 mg

Proprietary Blend ........................................ 350 mg

Kale (leaf), Spinach (leaf), Carrot (root), Radish (root), Celery (leaf and stalk), Apricot (fruit), Blackberry (fruit), Cranberry (fruit), Grape ( fruit) and Pineapple (fruit).

Glutamic Acid HCl ....................................... 75 mg

L-Lysine ( from 36 mg L-Lysine HCl) ......... 29 mg

Genistein (from BONISTEIN™ ) .................. 30 mg

Ultra-Pure Fish Oil Concentrate .............. 1,460 mg

Providing:

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) .................. 535 mg

DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) ................. 260 mg

Total Omega-3 fatty acids .................... 1,000 mg

SUGGESTED USE

Adults take 1 pack daily with meals or as directed by physician.

WARNING/SIDE EFFECTS

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.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of 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.