Vitamin D3 1000 IU
Required for normal intestinal calcium absorption, vitamin D will decrease in the body with lack of sunlight, decreased dietary intake and malabsorption, all common occurrences in the elderly.
Folic Acid 800 mcg
The biggest value of folic acid as it relates to bone health is its involvement in homocysteine metabolism. Studies have shown that high homocysteine levels can be associated with bone loss due to the adverse effect of homocysteine on bone.
Boron 5 mg
Shown to reduce urinary excretion of calcium by 44% and significantly increased serum concentrations of the important hormone, 17ß-estradiol.
Ipriflavone 600 mg
See ipriflavone information in Pro Bono.
