Women’s Bone and Joint Health 

5 Ways to Support Bone and Joint Health:

1. Choose a nutrient rich diet and supplements. 2. Manage your weight.  3. Exercise. 4. Make lifestyle changes to reduce stress. 5. Reduce exposure to environmental toxins that weaken the immune system and deplete bone and building nutrients.

Specific key nutrients are thought to help support bone structure, increase absorption of bone building minerals, repair tissue, reduce joint swelling, pain and inflammation, increase range of motion and reduce bone loss. One of these key alternative nutrients is vitamin D and according to a 2006 study, “vitamin D levels decline with age, because the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D from sun exposure declines with age, and the use of sunscreens further reduces vitamin D production in the skin. Also, there are few natural sources of vitamin D…Almost 70% of women 51 and older are not getting enough vitamin D.” Women’s Health in Primary Care April 2006. Vitamin D is important in absorption of calcium and bone formation, smooth muscle function and lowering blood pressure. Bone health starts in childhood The journal Contemporary OB/Gyn September 15, 2001 summarized a study published in Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2000:154;610-613 reporting that “Carbonated soft drinks may be contributing to bone loss in adolescent girls.” Around 26 million women report arthritic joint pain compared to fewer than 17 million men. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease affecting around 2 million people who should seek the care of a physician to manage this disease process.

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Bone Health Support is a unique blend of soy isoflavones, ipriflavone (a botanical that is anti-inflammatory and fights free radical), horsetail, betaine, vitamins D and  K, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, boron…  120 tablets $24

Bone Total Health  is a comprehensive daily multiple vitamin plus primary nutrients thought to be needed to support bone composition, structure and strength and that slow bone loss and improve joint flexibility. You can choose Bone Total Health and get your bone/joint enhancing nutrients plus a daily multi vitamin/mineral in one pill.  120 tablets. $29

JOINT HEALTH

Calcium and Magnesium Plus Key  to Bone health are calcium, magnesium vitamin D, and betaine. They are thought to help regulate the mineral composition and strength of bone. Vitamin D activates absorption of calcium, formation of bone, and absorption of calcium from the urine. 250 tablets $15

Joint Health Support is formulated with connective tissue and membranes in mind. The anti-inflammatory sulfur compounds glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, bromelain, boswellia, and turmeric are thought to help repair cartilage and reduce joint and muscle pain. Studies suggest quercetin and grape seed extract may aid circulation protecting both tissues and blood vessels. Glucosamine is thought to help arthritis and joint stiffness. 90 Tablets $29

Inflam-Ease brings together Boswellia, Turmeric, and Devil’s Claw.  Inflam-Ease tablets are enteric coated to insure its effectiveness when exposed to stomach acid. This formulation has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is thought to support joints, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and range of motion. This blend may help reduce pain of arthritis and osteoporosis. 60 Tablets $27

Well C Vitamin C is quickly excreted from the kidneys and so supplementation helps supply needed vitamin C. "Vitamin C may significantly increase bone mineral density of postmenopausal women" according to Dr. Susan Hall, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Dr. Gail Greendale, University of California, LA, School of Medicine MD, in a cross-section. Family Practice News. April 1, 1996.100 Tablets $13

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