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Metagenics Ostera
Bone Health
Hops Formula with Vitamins D & K for Healthy Bone Support in
Postmenopausal Women
Bone health is important at any age. But as women get older, the
hormonal changes that occur with the menopause mean that taking
extra care of bone health is fundamentally important. There is no
doubt that bone health statistics among menopausal women are now
alarming. The latest figures show that a worrying four in ten
menopausal women will break a hip, spine or wrist each year.
Bone is a dynamic living tissue
Bone is a living tissue that is constantly remodelling; a process
that consists of bone breakdown and formation. Osteoclast cells
remove the old and damaged bone tissue, then osteoblasts and
osteocytes create a new bone matrix which incorporates minerals to
give bone its density and hardness.
The impact of lower oestrogen levels
Oestrogen is the key sex hormone governing healthy bone dynamics.
After the age of 50, a decline in oestrogen levels can have a
negative effect on bone remodelling. The steady decline in oestrogen
combined with a subtle increase in cytokines after menopause may
contribute to an increase in the bone break down process. This is
precisely why the nutritional needs of menopausal women with regard
to bone health are very different. After menopause, when oestrogen
is at its lowest level, simply consuming high levels of calcium and
other minerals may not be enough to keep bones strong for life.
Bone matrix quality & bone mineral density
are very different The
conventional approach focuses on improving bone mineral density to
support bone health in menopausal women.
Research has now shown that it may actually be just as
important to focus on the quality and strength of the bone matrix
when targeting bone health in menopausal women. The bone
matrix is the web-like micro-architecture of the bone. If bone
remodelling changes with age, new bone growth may start to occur on
an unhealthy matrix, which can have a negative impact on bone
quality and strength, leading to easily damaged bones.
It's time to rethink bone health
Formulated by the leading team of scientists at Metagenics, Ostera
delivers natural, targeted support for bone health in menopausal
women. Optimum bone health is no longer just about calcium; in fact
we now know that calcium is just a small part of a much bigger
picture.
Ostera targets the unique needs of menopausal women and provides
an innovative combination hops formula with vitamins D & K:
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol):
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Helps to support
calcium absorption and the bone mineralisation process
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Provides essential
support for healthy bone remodelling
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Supports balanced
inflammatory processes
Berberine HCl:
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone):
Phytochemicals from
hops:
Ostera uniquely
features:
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Selective kinase
response modulators (SKRMs) in the form of unique phytochemicals
from hops, as well as the herb berberine, and vitamins D & K to
nutritionally support healthy bone remodelling in menopausal
women
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Natural formulation
without adverse side effects
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Scientifically
formulated using the ExpresSyn(R) Process
- a significant product development innovation in nutritional
support and combines cell proteomic research, safety
evaluations, human ex vivo research and human clinical research
Is Ostera best taken
on its own or in combination with other supplements?
Ostera fills an important gap in postmenopausal bone health support
by naturally supporting healthy bone remodelling. Comprehensive bone
support also requires high quality minerals to support healthy bone
mineralisaton; therefore Ostera works optimally when combined with
effective mineralisation support such as
Cal Apatite with Magnesium.
Ingredients:
One Tablet of Metagenics Ostera Typically Contains:
Vitamin D 12.5 µg
Vitamin K 500 µg
Phellodendron amurense Extract 90 mg
(containing Berberine HCl 90mg)
Hops Extract (Humulus Lupulus L.) 370 mg
Reduced Iso-Alpha Acids Complex
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium
carboxymethylcellulose, Calcium silicate, Silicon dioxide, Magnesium
stearate, Coating (deionised water, microcrystalline cellulose,
polyethylene glycol and carrageenan)
Features:
Ostera is an exciting and innovative complex which helps to support
bone health in post menopausal women, when new bone growth is often
poorer quality and strength.
Is a natural formulation without adverse side effects
Ideal for healthy women who have experienced natural menopause (>50
years), women who have experienced premature menopause (<45 years),
or women of any age with low oestrogen levels.
Features botanical extracts of hops and berberine to support healthy
bone turnover and bone formation.
Works well in combination with bone mineral formulas such as the
Cal Apatite range.
Also contains vitamins D and K for healthy bone mineralization.
Can support healthy levels of osteocalcin, osteoclasts and
inflammatory cytokines which can speed up bone resorption and lead
to increased bone loss
Can support healthy levels of vitamin D, osteoblasts and
insulin-like growth factor which can improve bone density and
positively impact bone quality and strength
Developed through Metagenics' innovative ExpresSyn Process, which
combines cell proteomic research, safety evaluations, human ex vivo
research and human clinical research for maximum safety and
effectiveness.
Recommendation: Take one Metagenics Ostera tablet twice
daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Caution: Do not take Metagenics Ostera if pregnant or
breastfeeding, or taking cyclosporine or anticoagulant medications.
What Makes Ostera different to other bone support products?
Ostera targets metabolic processing related to bone health. It
directly affects the way your body metabolises bone rather than just
supplementing with extra minerals that may or may not be used
properly.
Does anything else need to be used alongside Ostera?
Adequate mineralisation support is useful and when used alongside
Ostera can provide comprehensive postmenopausal bone support.
Mineral formulas that include
microcrystalline hydroxyapatite
provide a full spectrum of macro and trace minerals as well as
bioactive bone growth factors.
Also see:
Ancient Minerals Magnesium and
Ancient Minerals Nascent Iodine
When should Ostera be used?
Ostera can be used as advanced bone support in all menopausal, peri-menopausal
and post menopausal women.
Is it necessary to start with a loading dose?
No. In fact, you only need to take 2 capsules a day, right from day
one.
Are there any serious adverse side effects?
No, this is a well tolerated formula without adverse side effects. METAGENICS
EARNS NNFA GMP CERTIFICATION
WITH SOLID ‘A’ RATING
SAN CLEMENTE,
CA—October 3, 2003—Metagenics, Inc., announced that the National
Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA) recently awarded the company Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification and its sterling ‘A’ rating for
compliance to its rigorous standards. As the largest and oldest non-profit
organization dedicated to the natural products industry in the United States,
the NNFA’s GMP certification program is regarded as the nation’s gold
standard of natural product quality. The goal of the NNFA certification program
is to ensure that all elements of the company’s manufacturing processes meet
specified performance standards on each measure, including quality and disease
control, cleanliness and training, receiving and testing of raw materials, and
procedures for storage and distribution. In a comprehensive audit conducted by
third-party inspectors of Metagenics’ personnel, plants and grounds,
sanitation, equipment, quality operations, production and process controls, and
warehouse, distribution, and post-distribution practices, the company exceeded
the NNFA’s stringent standards to achieve certification.
“Over the last twenty years,
Metagenics has continually set the standard for natural product quality, safety,
and efficacy to become one of the world’s most trusted providers of
premium-quality nutritional products,” said Jeff Katke, Chairman and CEO of
Metagenics. “In recognition of the uncompromising efforts of the employees and
leadership team at Metagenics, we are proud to have successfully achieved NNFA
GMP certification. Many companies may claim they are GMP compliant, but few
allocate the financial resources to independently verify their GMP programs and
achieve GMP certification.”
Metagenics stands apart as the
premier company in the industry—not only making the financial commitment to
maintain NNFA GMP certification, but also to develop sophisticated methods of
proteomic testing to ensure high quality ingredient selection at its proteomics
research laboratory, and to advance clinical research to assess safety and
efficacy at its wholly owned and sponsored clinical research center.
About
Metagenics
Metagenics, a privately held company, was founded in 1983
with the mission to improve health by helping people achieve their genetic
potential through nutrition. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, CA,
with its world-class Functional Medicine Research Center (FMRC) and
manufacturing facility located in Gig Harbor, WA. MetaProteomics™, Metagenics’
vanguard research center in Ithaca, NY, is dedicated to researching and
evaluating the effects of natural ingredients on genetic expression and protein
activity. With a talent base of over 350 employees worldwide, including a team
of nearly 40 highly trained scientists and clinicians, Metagenics is helping to
shape the future of the nutraceutical industry. The company is GMP (Good
Manufacturing Practices) certified by the NNFA, holds multiple proprietary
formula patents, and produces over 400 all-natural, research-based products to
optimize health. Committed to innovative product development, research, and
continuing practitioner education, Metagenics is the premier formulator and
manufacturer of premium-quality nutritional supplements and medical foods sold
to healthcare practitioners worldwide. |
