Indications

For osteoporosis, bone trauma, menopause, inflammation, and periodontal disease

Ingredients

Three (3) tablets supply:
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)) 120 mg
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 200 IU
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) 65 mcg
Thiamin (B1) (as mononitrate) 1.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 1.7 mg
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) 2 mg
Folate 400 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as resin bound cobalamin) 6 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg
Calcium (as calcium citrate) 500 mg
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 200 mg
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) 5 mg
Copper (as copper gluconate) 2 mg
Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 5 mg
Purified Chondroitin Sulfate 200 mg
Boron (as calcium borogluconate) 3 mg
Silicon (from Saccharum Officinarum extract) 100 mcg

Description

Osteo Support Formula

Quantity

90 tablets; 180 tablets

Dose

2 tablets three times daily with meals or as directed.

Potential side effects/Safety

No Data Available

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