The Strong Bones formula contains 11 different ingredients. Why so many, you may ask. The short answer is that it takes a wide array of ingredients to give you everything you need to support your bones. Each ingredient in the Strong Bones formula is included for a specific purpose.
When selecting a bone supplement, you should consider several factors. Some of these are not readily apparent.
Ingredients should be elemental amounts. If they are not, then the amount listed on the bottle could be much greater than actual amount that is delivered to your system. Strong Bones ingredient amounts are elemental.
- The pill should be designed to dissolve within a certain amount of time. Many formulas pass through your digestive system and do not dissolve. Strong Bones formula has been tested and validated per USP 25 Standard Testing to break apart within 60 minutes after being swallowed.
- The calcium should be in a form that is easily absorbed. Many forms of calcium are not easily absorbed. Strong Bones contains Calcium Citrate, one of the most easily absorbed forms of calcium.
- The formula must be properly balanced so that essential ingredients are included to assist with absorption, utilization and retention of the calcium. Strong Bones contains the correct balance of all ingredients that help to maintain strong bones and prevent or even reverse the effects of osteoporosis.
All of the ingredients in the Strong Bones formula work together to give your bones the most protection.
Strong Bones Formula is complete. Each of its ingredients has been proven to help make and keep strong bones.
Strong Bones Formula is complete and includes the following:
Calcium was the first nutrient approved by the FDA for the prevention of a specific disease. Calcium has been clearly shown to help reduce bone loss and increase bone density. This is an accepted fact. More than 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the 206 bones that make up the skeleton. Calcium comes in many forms. Absorption varies greatly among different types of calcium. Our formula contains Calcium Citrate, one of the most absorbable forms, because it does not require stomach acid for absorption. The recommended daily dosage of Strong Bones includes 1,200 milligrams of elemental calcium citrate.
- Magnesium helps improve calcium absorption, maintain bone density and reduce the incidence of fracture. About 80% of Americans do not get enough magnesium. Low magnesium impairs the function of the parathyroid hormone, a main hormone that assists in the formation of new bone. Magnesium is required to make Vitamin D into its active form. Magnesium helps the body absorb and retain calcium, which is essential for proper bone growth. The optimal ratio of calcium/magnesium is 2:1. The daily dose of Strong Bones contains 600 milligrams of elemental magnesium.
- Vitamin D is needed for optimal absorption of calcium from the intestines and for proper maintenance of calcium levels within the blood and bone tissue. Once in the bloodstream, Vitamin D acts as a hormone to direct calcium into the bone matrix. It may increase absorption by as much as 30 - 80%. Vitamin D also reduces calcium loss in the urine. Even with adequate calcium intake, if vitamin D intake is low, there will be poor calcification of the bones. Persons with high vitamin D intake have higher bone density levels. The daily amount of Vitamin D in Strong Bones is 400 IU.
- Boron is an essential nutrient for bones. It assists with calcium absorption and utilization. It helps to reduce the loss of calcium and magnesium through excretion in the urine and helps metabolism take place in the bone. It strengthens the connective structure in bone matrix. Boron may also help to convert Vitamin D to its more active form, thereby facilitating calcium absorption. Boron works in synergy with magnesium to prevent bone loss and to relieve osteoporosis. Strong Bones contains a daily amount of 2 milligrams of elemental boron citrate.
- Manganese promotes bone mineralization and bone matrix formation in conjunction with calcium supplementation. Strong Bones daily dose contains 5 milligrams of elemental manganese.
Calcium Helpers: Without several helpers, calcium cannot be absorbed or utilized properly by the body. Although Westerners take in more calcium than anyone else in the world, they have the most bone and joint diseases, because the calcium that they take is not properly absorbed and utilized. So, don't be fooled into thinking that a quality bone supplement needs only to contain calcium and a couple of other ingredients.
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everal other ingredients that further increase its effectiveness. What are these ingredients and why are they included?
