 Osteomalacia defn: a deficiency of calcium
Osteoporosis defn: a deficiency of calcium and Protein Matrix
Research: Some studies have found that 75% of osteoporotic women had enough calcium. Therefore, more to the story than calcium
Nutrition: There are many nutrients required for optimum bone health:
Vitamins D, C, K, B6 and Folic Acid along with the minerals Magnesium, Manganese, Silicon, Boron, Copper and Zinc
Osteocalcin: Is a protein which forms the matrix upon which calcium crystals form.
Osteocalcin: Requires Vitamin K. Vitamin K levels may be low if a person has a history of poor digestion or antibiotic use. Vitamin K is normally produced by the intestinal flora. Levels of Vitamin K are high in some vegetables such as alfalfa or green cabbage
Dosage: 2 caps twice a day
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