Calcium
OsteoGenesis™ and OsteoGenesis E.S.™ provide individuals with two forms of highly bioavailable calcium.
Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCHA) Calcium is a calcium protein matrix that actually incorporates into bone. MCHA supplies the essential calcium, hydroxyapatite and collagen proteins, glycosaminoglycans, and trace minerals that are essential for a complete bone food.
Calcium Citrate/Malate is considered to be the most soluble and bioavailable form of calcium available. It has been reported to be six times more soluble than either calcium citrate or calcium malate alone. Supplementation reduces risk of post-menopausal bone loss, osteoporosis, and fracture.
Magnesium
OsteoGenesis™ magnesium is supplied in both the glycinate and citrate/malate forms. In OsteoGenesis E.S.™ magnesium is provided in the citrate form only. Both products supply highly bioavailable forms of magnesium. Magnesium has been shown to regulate active calcium transport and optimize bone response when taken with calcium. Studies have shown that magnesium significantly increases bone density in menopausal women. Magnesium acts as a cofactor in vitamin D hormone activation, and in alkaline phosphatase enzyme formation of bone crystals. Magnesium also contributes to parathyroid hormone regulation.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the natural form of Vitamin D. It has several beneficial actions on bone metabolism. It is essential in prevention of fractures resulting from osteoporosis and helps prevent bone loss in elderly women. Vitamin D enhances calcium transport across intestinal mucosal cells and enhances osteoblastic bone matrix production. It enhances production of the pro-bone hormone osteocalcin and has regulatory effects on alkaline phosphatase enzyme and collagen protein synthesis. In OsteoGenesis™ and OsteoGenesis E.S.™ we do not attempt to supply 100% of the RDA of Vitamin D. Many individuals take a multivitamin/mineral formula that also contains Vitamin D. UltraGenesis™ Multivitamin/mineral with or without iron would be an excellent choice.
Boron improves the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. It reduces the loss of these minerals through the urine. Boron influences the synthesis of estrogen, Vitamin D, and other steroidal hormones, extending their half-life by protecting them from rapid breakdown. Boron has been shown to increase the tensile strength of connective tissue in bone.
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a natural organic source of water-soluble colloidal silica. Silica strengthens bone matrix connective tissue by enhancing cross-linking of collagen strands. Silica actually concentrates at calcification points of growing bone. Animals fed a silica deficient diet show bone developmental abnormalities.
Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Vanadium and Vitamin C assist in the production of type 1 collagen essential for healthy bone remineralization.
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