Bone Health

Fat-soluble Vitamin D3 is converted by the kidneys into the hormone calcitriol, the active form of Vitamin D3, which affects a variety of target tissues, including bone, intestine, muscle, brain, skin and immune cells.

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is derived from cod liver oil and sheep’s wool and is free of Vitamin A.

D-glucarate is a botanical extract found in grapefruit, apples, oranges, broccoli, and brussels sprouts.d-glucarate supports the body’s cleansing system — a detoxification mechanism called gluco-ronidation, in which foreign substances are combined with water-soluble substances, thus making them more easily removed from the body.

Boron is an essential nutrient for optimal calcium metabolism and healthy bones and joints.

Calcium is needed for more than just healthy bones. It is also important for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, the secretion of hormones and enzymes, and sending messages through the nervous system.

If you need extra bone support, ask your health care profe-ssional how Bone Strength Formula with KoAct™ can be part of a comprehensive nutritional program in conjunction with proper resistance exercise.

Alternative Medicine—Working Together to Beat Joint Pain If the ibuprofen you take for the pain in your joints winds up being a pain in the gut, think about adding a glucosamine supplement to your daily regimen.

Osteophase is a unique nutritional supplement that works by helping the body regulate normal calcium balance, not by increasing calcium intake.

Adequate calcium and vitamin D as part of a healthful diet, along with physical activity, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.