Maintaining bone health is critical to improving one’s quality of life. By taking the steps to prevent osteoporosis now, you will maximize your overall health for years to come.
As we get older, our bone mineral density (an indication of thickness and bone strength) decreases, thereby increasing the risk of fracture. It occurs most frequently in elderly women but can affect men as well. The etiology of this disease may be due to menopause, amenorrhea, thin body build, poor lifestyle, prescription drug reactions or dietary and nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, maximizing bone health involves the prudent selection of a positive blend of nutrients designed to support bone building without accelerating bone breakdown. These ingredients include a highly absorbable form of calcium, Vitamins D, C, and K2, zinc, and assorted minerals such as magnesium, boron, and silica. Each ingredient is an essential component within the scientifically advanced and highly potent formula of Bone Maximizer™ III.
With regard to calcium, microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC) is the actual matrix that makes up much of the bone's structure and consists of whole bone proteins, organic components and numerous minerals including calcium, phosphorous and silicon. Clinical research studies have shown that supplementing with MCHC may reduce the risk of fractures and support bone density.
Research data has demonstrated that calcium, from MCHC, is one of the highest absorbed forms of calcium supplements and could benefit in many common situations of bone demineralization, such as the loss of bone mass. Bone loss is also common in joint swelling and pain, particularly when corticosteroid drugs are used as a treatment. A controlled trial with patients displaying joint and bone pain indicated that MCHC showed effective results in relieving pain and promoting optimal bone health.
Vitamin D3 and its active metabolite 1,25-(OH)2D3 (calcitrol) are well-established regulators of bone mineral balance. Vitamin D3 is necessary to ensure proper serum levels of calcium and phosphate. This is essential for promoting optimal bone development.
Magnesium is also an essential mineral for normal skeletal development. It influences mineral and matrix metabolism in bone by a combination of effects on hormones and other factors that regulate skeletal and mineral metabolism, and by direct effects on bone itself. Approximately 60% of the body's magnesium is located in bone. Magnesium activates the enzyme alkaline phosphatase, which is necessary for calcium bone re-absorption (increase in bone density).
Vitamin C is a major component of collagen, the connective tissue that makes bones strong and flexible instead of brittle. Deficiencies of magnesium and vitamin C may actually result in over-calcification of bone tissue and deterioration of the internal composition of bones. Boron is a naturally occurring non-metallic trace mineral usually found in many fruits and vegetables and is important for hormone and skeletal function. Boron also assists the body in the absorption and utilization of calcium and magnesium.
The trace mineral zinc and the non-metallic, organic element silica both have a role in collagen formation and bone mineralization. Zinc is needed to regulate calcitonin, a hormone involved in calcium regulation and bone metabolism. Horsetail or shave grass is one of the highest plant sources of silica and several studies emphasize the importance of the relationship between silica and calcium in bone formation.
The synthesis of osteocalcin requires vitamin K, which is an essential nutrient for bone regeneration and repair. Vitamin K functions as a cofactor for the enzyme that catalyzes the carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein necessary for normal bone metabolism. The amount of vitamin K needed for optimal carboxylation of osteocalcin is significantly higher than what is provided by diet alone. This is why vitamin K is increasingly being recognized as an important nutritional supplement for those who are susceptible to osteoporosis. Vitamin K2 is more potent and has a better absorption rate than traditional forms of vitamin K, making it even more effective at maintaining healthy bones. This makes Bone Maximizer III the ideal choice for a bone health formula.
Bone Maximizer III also contains MSM and glucosamine for additional joint, constructive tissue, and trabecular bone support. MSM, or methyl sulfonylmethane, ensures that the body receives the sulfur it needs to add to the strength of connective tissue. Glucosamine sulfate, a building block of cartilage, aids in the suppleness and integrity of joint cartilage.
Bone Maximizer III is truly a comprehensive and enhanced formula that addresses the broad range of nutritional deficiencies that both men and women are likely to face as they age, all with the convenience of only three capsules per day. Even the healthiest of aging individuals, particularly women, can benefit from the bone and support it provides. Allow Bone Maximizer III to worry about osteoporosis; while you enjoy everyday of your life.
*National Osteoporosis Foundation. “Fast Facts.” http://www.nof.org/osteoporosis/diseasefacts.htm