Clinically Proven Bone Support Program*

Written By Raylene Dodson

The Osteo Vegan™ Program combines two powerful bone support formulas. Clinically proven to increase bone mineral density up to 4.33% per year*†

Osteo Vegan™ is an advanced, professional grade, plant-sourced calcium and bone support formula exclusively available through healthcare professionals.* The highly specialized plant calcium in Osteo Vegan™ is micronized to ensure optimal absorption by delivering the perfect particle size.* It is a certified organic whole food with over 70 naturally occurring trace minerals and phytonutrients. Since the calcium in this formula is an all-natural, GRAS certified, plant-derived whole food, it does not have the potential negative effects on arterial calcification that non-food based calcium supplements have.* 

Additionally, NuMedica® has selected a proprietary, clinically effective plant-derived form of D3, instead of the most common source, lanolin (sheep’s wool).* D3 is essential for bone health and intestinal calcium absorption.* Osteo Vegan™ includes an all trans-natural, patented form of K2 as MK7 to support the body’s ability to utilize calcium in the bloodstream.* Patented Albion® magnesium is included for its superior absorption compared to other forms such as magnesium carbonate.* This formula contains a broad spectrum of other bone-supporting nutrients and utilizes a proprietary blend of AstraGin® and BioPerine® the latest in enhanced absorption technology, for maximum effectiveness.* For best results, use with NuMedica’s OsteoV SC™, an essential bone support formula.* 

OsteoV SC™ is an all-natural strontium citrate supplement that is clinically proven to increase bone mineral density when combined with the plant calcium, minerals and bone supporting nutrients found in Osteo Vegan™. Strontium, a trace mineral found in seawater and soil, is a mineral with similar properties to calcium. Research has shown that strontium may play a role in the formation of osteoblasts, new bone forming cells, while at the same time slowing the breakdown of old bone by inhibiting osteoclasts.* 

Annualized Changes in Bone Mineral Density (BMD)*

In two human clinical studies, patients who supplemented with Algas calcareas (AlgeaCal® Select), the main component of Osteo Vegan™, along with other bone supporting nutrients and proper diet and exercise, not only reduced normal bone loss but actually had an increase in bone mineral density of up to 4.33%† in just one year.[1,2] This is significant as studies show an age-related, post-midlife bone mineral density (BMD) yearly loss of 1% in both sexes[2,3] with an accelerated BMD loss of up to 2% for 14 years in women of menopausal age.[2,4] Furthermore, an exhaustive meta-analysis, which included 23 trials of 41,419 subjects, found that calcium supplementation was only “associated with a reduced rate of bone loss.”[2,5] Studies on calcium supplementation can be confusing because they often report an “increase in bone density” – rarely is it an actual increase – instead, it is an increase in comparison to the placebo group which is declining in bone mineral density. Hence, most calcium supplements are only reducing or stabilizing bone loss. 

References

  1. Dapilmoto M, Perricone NV, Leckie RB, Kaats GR. Changes in Total Body Bone Mineral Density Following a Common Bone Health Plan with Two Versions of a Unique Bone Health Supplement: a Comparative Effectiveness Research Study. Nutr J. 2011 Apr 14;10:321. 

  2. Kaats G, Preuss H, Croft H, Keith S, Keith P. , et al. A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Bone Density Changes in Women Over 40 Following Three Bone Health Plans Containing Variations of the Same Novel Plant-sourced Calcium. Int J Med Sci. 2011; 8(3):180-191 

  3. Jones G, Nguyen T, Sambrook P, et al. Progressive Loss of Bone in the Femoral Neck of Elderly People: Longitudinal Findings from the Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study. BMJ. 1994; 309:691-695. 

  4. Alborg H, Johnell O, Turner C, et al. Bone Loss and Bone Size after Menopause. N Engl J Med. 2003; 349:327-334. 

  5. Tang BM, Eslick GD, Nowson C, et al. Use of Calcium or Calcium in Combination with Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Fractures and Bone Loss in People Aged 50 Years and Older: a Meta-analysis. Lancet. 2007; 370:657-666. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 
†Up to 4.33% per year / Results will vary / Best when combined with OsteoV SC™. 

Raylene Dodson