Bone & Joint Health Osteoporosis is one of the most serious health concerns for mid-life and mature women, and can affect men as well. The products below can greatly aid in preserving and even increasing bone density. A major cause of bone loss is an acid constitution; therefore alkalizing the body is essential. See also our section for Hormone Tests. ESSENTIAL FACTORS FOR BONE HEALTH MINERALS OTHER NUTRIENTS DIET & LIFESTYLE High absorption calcium, 1200 mg/day Vitamin D-3, 600 IU/day Regular weight-bearing exercise Magnesium, zinc, manganese, boron, and silica Vitamin K, 3000 mcg./day Eat plenty of dark green leafy vegetables Trace mineral complex An alkalizing product of some kind Avoid coffee, sweets, and sodas "Osteoporosis is very common in women who are depressed and that is one in four women. It's because of higher cortisol levels than normal. That is the stress hormone. I think that is the predominant cause of osteoporosis - depression and unabated stress resulting in a hypercortisol state that disolves the bones over time. Most women, the vast majority, will not get osteoporosis that will lead to a fracture if they take enough calcium and magnesium and also do regular weight bearing exercise." -- Christiane Northrup, M.D. For those concerned about cortisol levels, please see our Adrenals Section We have discontinued carrying OsteOrganiCAL, a long-time product for us, as it has become too expensive for us and most of our customers. It is still available from our supplier, Natural Option Corp. It can be order from them by calling 800-516-9796. We will be adding new bone health products from time-to-time, which will be as good, or better clinically, than OsteOrganiCAL. REBUILD is a good example. Thank you for your understanding.
	**Rebuild Osteoporosis Formula This product is not available for shipment to Canada! Our new Osteoporosis product, Rebuild® is formulated to reflect the positive results of research performed by Paul Saltman, Ph.D. at UCSD. By combining the most bioavailable form of Calcium (citrate/malate) with balanced levels of Magnesium Citrate and the exact minerals, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Boron, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K (K1), used in university studies, Rebuild® provides the finest Osteopeania and Osteoporosis formula available today.* 180 vegetable cellulose capsules. Preservative and Excipient free. Thirty-day (30) supply.. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $26.00
	*Cal/Mag Plus with Vitamin D 2000 IU and Vitamin K-2 MenaQ7® This unique formula combines the new recommended maintenance dose of 2000 IU of Vitamin D, with calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K-2. For the past decade the role of vitamin K-2 has been linked to the two of the most important health issues, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.* [For more information click on product picture.] OUR PRICE: $29.80
	30. Vitamin D-3 Vitamin D-3 is essential if you're serious about bone health. More active in this regard than regular Vitamin D, the major function of D-3 is to increase calcium absorption from the intestine and promote bone formation and mineralization. A general recommendation is 1000 IU per day with whatever form of calcium you are taking, especially if you live above the 40th parallel. The country’s leading group of pediatricians is recommending that children receive double the usually suggested amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it might help prevent serious diseases. To meet the new recommendation of 400 units daily, millions of children will need to take vitamin D supplements each day, the American Academy of Pediatrics said. That includes breast-fed infants — even those who get some formula — and many teenagers who drink little or no milk.* (A bottle of 90 400 IU capsules. Will last 6 weeks at 2/day.) [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $10.70
	31. Vitamin D-3 High Dose (D3-5000) Recent articles from mainstream medicine in the mainstream media have reinforced observations made by the nutrition community for some time now that there is rampant Vitamin D-3 deficiency worldwide. There are 3 causes: Lack of sunlight Dietary deficiency Farming practices As a prolonged ‘vitamin D winter’, centered on the winter solstice, occurs at many temperate latitudes, 5000 IU (125 mcg) of vitamin D/day may be required in obese, aged and/or dark-skinned patients to maintain adequate levels during the winter.* 100 capsules; 5000 IU cholecalciferol from fish oil. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $18.00
	36. Bio-K-Mulsion (Liquid Vitamin K) Vitamin K is a critically important nutrient for bone density and for the prevention of heart disease. It is the biological "glue" that plugs calcium into your bone matrix. Most Americans do not get enough Vitamin K, and most supplements provide much less than the doctor-recommended 3000 mcg. per day. 1 oz. bottle (Vitamin K as K1, phytonadione) will last 5 months. Drops have no taste.*[For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $17.50
	Acid Comfort (formerly called Redux) Acid Redux is a unique formulation of acid buffering agents that can be helpful in the alleviation of occasional acid indigestion. This product not only comforts the digestive system, but assists in maintaining proper body pH. It has a pH of 9.5 and is up to 11 times more effective than name brand alternatives. Acid Redux increases the pH of the blood, which reduces overall body acidity. Alkalizing the body is believed by many health professionals to be essential for maintaining health, and is particularly important for bone density.* 90 mint-flavored lozenges; take 1 lozenge 2-3 times daily or as needed. [For more information please click on picture] OUR PRICE: $11.50