Recommended for:
Osteo Strength Boron-Free is a bone formula designed specifically for women who have had breast or ovarian cancer. Boron supplementation has been shown to increase estrogen levels among healthy women in human studies. Since estrogen is thought to promote cancer-cell growth, boron supplementation is contraindicated in women with hormone-dependent cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer. To meet the needs of women who are cancer survivors, Vitazan Professional has created a boron-free Osteo Strength formula that provides a high quality source of calcium as well as a comprehensive array of supportive nutrients to maintain bone health. This may be of particular importance among this population, since several medications used in the treatment of breast cancer, such as tamoxifen and anastrozole, have been shown to decrease bone mineral density over time.
Ingredients:
Six capsules contain:
Calcium (from calcium hydroxyapatite)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 mg
Phosphorus (from calcium hydroxyapatite)* . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 mg
Protein (from calcium hydroxyapatite)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 mg
Magnesium (from magnesium bisglycinate). . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 mg
Zinc (from zinc monomethionine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 mg
Manganese (from manganese [II] citrate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.79 mg
Copper (from copper [II] citrate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 mcg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.65 mg
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-4, menaquinone-7) . . . . . . . . . . 93 mcg
Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), 7% silica . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) [1,000 IU]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mcg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 mg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mcg
Folate (from calcium l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate). . . . . . . . 500 mcg
Lutein (from marigold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 mg
Lycopene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mg
l-Lysine (from l-lysine monohydrochloride) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mg
l-Proline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 mg
Glucosamine sulfate (crab/shrimp exoskeleton,
stabilized with potassium chloride), sodium-free. . . . . . . . . 252 mg
Curcumin (Curcuma longa), 95% curcuminoids . . . . . . . . . . 20 mg
Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract, 95% proanthocyanidins. . 60 mg
Green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf extract, 75% EGCG. . . . . . 42 mg
* From New Zealand cattle. Guaranteed free of bovine spongiform
encephalopathy (BSE) and recombinant bovine growth hormone
(rBGH).
Non-medicinal ingredients:
Natural peppermint flavour, dicalcium phosphate, corn starch (non-GMO), and maltodextrin (non-GMO).
Cautions:
Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you: are taking blood thinners; have gallstones or a bile duct obstruction; have stomach ulcers or excess stomach acid; are taking any prescription medications; have been diagnosed for or are at risk for a blood pressure disorder; have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble (such as abdominal pain, dark urine or jaundice); are following a low-protein diet; or are taking antiplatelet medication. Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Recommended dosage:
Adults: Take 2 capsules one to three times daily with food or as directed by your health-care practitioner. If you are taking other medications, take this product a few hours before or after them.
Amount:
180 vegetarian capsules
