Clinicians Bone Essentials 90 Capsules - Bones and Joint

Bones are made up of hard, extremely dense connective tissue that is constantly rebuilding itself in order to maintain a balance between bone formation and bone loss. As such, skeletal tissue relies on the correct supply and balance of nutrients in order to maintain a healthy density. As we age, bone formation begins to decline causing gradual bone loss and porous bones. Normally, there is a decline in bone mass after the age of 40 in both men and women.
 
‘Primary’ postmenopausal bone loss occurs in women after menopause due to accelerated bone loss following the decline in oestrogen as well as a reduction in vitamin D levels. It generally affects women during the ages of 55 or 60. ‘Secondary’ age-related bone loss is, as the name suggests, due to advancing age and occurs in both men and women. A reduction in Vitamin D levels in the blood are in part thought to be the cause, although the enzyme involved is different from that of primary menopause. While this form of bone loss can occur at any age due to gut, hormonal and other metabolic disorders, it usually occurs later in life, generally around the age of 70.
 
Food and population studies indicate that most people are not getting enough calcium from their diet, particularly women. A large body of evidence spanning over two decades has confirmed that high calcium intakes reduce age-related bone loss. For New Zealanders the daily intake of calcium is thought to average about 850mg per day. While these estimates are higher than American and Canadian statistics of 600mg/day they still fall short of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 1200-1300mg/day for men and women over the age of 50.
 
Research has shown that mineral nutrition for healthy bones depends on more than just calcium; magnesium and trace minerals also play a vital role in effective mineral fortification.
 
Clinicians Bone Essentials contains a unique ingredient called Aquamin™ a mineralized seaweed that is rich in bioactive calcium. Aquamin™ also contains a number of other minerals including magnesium, boron, copper, manganese, silicon and zinc - all of which play an important role in maintaining strong bones. The natural minerals in Aquamin™ also promote joint mobility and strong bones. In addition to Aquamin™, Clinicians Bone Essentials contains vitamin D which is needed for proper calcium absorption. Studies have shown that a daily dose of 700-800 IU of vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of hip and non-vertebral fractures in the elderly.