Cal Mag Berry Liquid

Delicious, natural blueberry-flavoured comprehensive bone support formula

Cal:mag Berry Plus is a delicious, natural, blueberry - flavoured comprehensive bone support formula that contains calcium and magnesium along with therapeutic dosages of other important vitamins. Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Boron appears to play role in mineral metabolism and development. magnesium and Vitamin K help in development of bones and teeth.

Comprehensive bone support formula with 100% citrate minerals
Calcium and magnesium along with therapeutic dosages of vitamins A, D and K to enhance bone integrity.

Great taste
Delicious, natural blueberry-flavoured formula.

High bioavailability potential
Calcium and magnesium are delivered in citrate form providing superior bioavailability and protection from bone loss.

Scientific Rationale:

• In men and women 65 years of age or older, dietary supplementation with 500mg calcium and 700IU vitamin D moderately reduced bone loss over a three-year study period and reduced the incidence of nonvertebral fractures.6,7,8
• Magnesium is found in the skeleton on the surface of bone and as a constituent of bone crystals. It is required for normal bone structure and a deficiency in magnesium may possibly increase the formation and activity of osteoclast cells, resulting in increased bone absorption.9
• In osteopenic elderly men, low blood levels of 25-OH vitamin D and vitamin K were correlated with lower Z-scores, meaning that they had lower bone mineral densities than men of the same age with higher levels of vitamin D and K.10
• Boron appears to play a role in mineral metabolism and development.

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
Servings Per Container: 33

Active Ingredients:

• Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate) 300 mcg RAE / 1000 IU
• Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 25 mcg / 1000 IU
• Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) 80 mcg
• Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) * 20 mcg
• Calcium (calcium carbonate/ citrate) 500 mg
• Magnesium (magnesium citrate). 200 mg
• Boron (boron citrate) 2000 mcg

Inactive Ingredients: Purified water, xylitol, citric acid, natural blueberry flavour, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, ascorbic acid, stevia leaf extract.

Recommended Dosage:
One tablespoon taken daily with a meal, a few hours before or after taking other medications, or as professionally directed.

Risk information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding; or if you are taking blood thinners, or if you have been diagnosed with oestrogen-dependant cancer consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

References:

1. Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD). Product Monograph Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement [internet] October 22, 2007 [Accessed Sept 17 2010]. Available at: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/prodnatur/applications/licen-prod/monograph/multi_vitmin_suppl-eng.php.
2. NHPD. Product Monograph Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement. 2007.
3. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Stevia Monograph. [internet] Accessed: 21 Sept 2010. Available at: http://naturaldatabase. therapeuticresearch.com.ezproxy.ccnm.edu/nd/Search.aspx?cs=&s=ND&pt=100&id=682&ds=&name=STEVIA&searchid=22857619.
4. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Xylitol Monograph. http://www.naturaldatabase.com/(S(cgqpsifjtjlc5i55e3ks3pqd))/d/ Search.aspx?cs=&s=ND&pt=100&id=996&ds=&name=XYLITOL&searchid=19468551. Accessed: 03/04/10.
5. NHPD. Product Monograph Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement. 2007.
6. Bryan RJ. Cadogan J, Weaver CM. The new dietary reference intakes for calcium: implications for osteoporosis. J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18:406S-412S. Pubmed 20 Sept. 2010.
7. Dawson-Hughes B, Harris SS, Krall EA, Dallal GE. Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone density in men and women 65 years of age or older. N Engl J Med. (1997) Sep 4;337(10):670-6. Pubmed. Internet. 2 Sept. 2010.
8. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1999. Available at: http://books.nap.edu/books/0309063507/html/index.html. Internet. 2 Sept. 2010.
9. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Magnesium Monograph. [internet] Accessed: 21 Oct 2010. Available at: http://naturaldatabase. therapeuticresearch.com.ezproxy.ccnm.edu/nd/Search.aspx?cs=&s=ND&pt=100&sh=36&id=998.
10. Tamatani M, Morimoto S, Nakajima M, Fukuo K, Onishi T, Kitano S, Niinobu T, Ogihara T. Decreased circulating levels of vitamin K and 25-hydroxyvitamin D in osteopenic elderly men. Metabolism 1998 Feb;47(2):195-9. Pubmed 20 Sept 2010.
11. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Boron Monograph. [internet] Accessed: 21 Sept 2010. Available at: http://naturaldatabase. therapeuticresearch.com.ezproxy.ccnm.edu/nd/Search.aspx?cs=&s=ND&pt=100&id=894&ds=&name=BORON&searchid=22849575.