METAGENICS CALCITITE PROTECT 120 TABS

Metagenics Calcitite Protect 120 Tabs

Clinical Benefits
– A meta-analysis of 12 randomised controlled trials has shown 700 IU to 800 IU of vitamin D to enhance skeletal strength. Vitamin D significantly reduced the risk of hip fracture by 26% and non-vertebral fracture by 23%.6 Vitamin D has also been shown to play a role in musculoskeletal function, with vitamin D receptors being identified in human muscle tissue. In a separate, double-blind RCT, 800 IU of vitamin D significantly improved musculoskeletal function, reducing the amount of falls in older patients by 49% over three months.
– Highly bioavailable calcium: Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite is a comprehensive whole bone concentrate consistently showing superior bioavailability over other forms of calcium. It delivers highly absorbable forms of calcium, phosphorous and bioactive growth factors including transforming growth factor-b, insulin like growth factors, type 1 collagen, glycosaminoglycans and trace minerals to positively impact bone density.
– Vitamin D for optimal calcium absorption: Vitamin D is involved in the efficiency of intestinal calcium absorption and also in the parathyroid hormone regulation of serum calcium levels. In a low vitamin D state, the intestine absorbs 10% to 15% of dietary calcium compared to 30% to 40% with adequate vitamin D levels. Calcitite Protect contains 333 IU of vitamin D per tablet to assist calcium absorption and enhance skeletal strength.
– A two year study involving 60 postmenopausal women evaluated the efficacy of calcium hydroxyapatite (3.32 g/day) and calcium carbonate in the maintenance of optimal bone mineral density. Only calcium hydroxyapatite maintained bone mineral density, while calcium carbonate and the control group showed a significant reduction in bone mineral density. Similar results have also been demonstrated in a separate study of 40 postmenopausal women. Calcium hydroxyapatite significantly slowed the loss of trabecular bone in comparison to calcium carbonate over 20 months at a dose of 1.4 g calcium/day.

Directions
– Adults: Take 1 tablet three times daily with meals.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains:
– Hydroxyapatite 1000 mg (Equivalent Calcium 255 mg, Equivalent Phosphorus 110 mg)

– Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate 479 mg (Equivalent Calcium 112 mg, Total equivalent Calcium 367 mg)
– Borax (Sodium borate) 8.8 mg (Equivalent Boron 1.0 mg)
– Phytomenadione (Vitamin K) 27 micrograms
– Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 8.3 micrograms (Equivalent Vitamin D3 333 IU)

Free from dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast and soy protein. Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.

Excipients: Acacia, Dl-alpha-tocopherol, Glycerol, Hyprolose, Hypromellose, Magnesium stearate, Maize starch, Medium chain triglycerides, Microcrystalline cellulose, Silicon dioxide, Sucrose.

Warnings
– Not to be taken by children under 2 years old. Not all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact Metagenics in Australia on 1800 777 648 or in New Zealand on 0508 227 744.