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OsteoSoy
Announcing a Breakthrough in Women's Health!

Specifically designed for the unique nutritional needs of women, OsteoSoy® supports bone health and helps the body to naturally promote an ideal hormonal balance.

• Support bone health with two forms of calcium specially selected for their superior bioavailability

• Supported by 12 specific vitamins and minerals that work in conjunction with calcium to maintain bone health

• Promote hormonal balance with botanical extracts and phytoestrogens

• Take the calcium supplement that is proven to dissolve and get absorbed

• Micro-coating makes tablets easy to swallow

The skeletal system is a storehouse of mineral nutrients essential for many of the body's vital functions. Like cash in a bank, the body withdraws minerals as it needs them, and re-deposits them when it is able. While we are growing, the body deposits more than it withdraws. As we age, the body gradually begins to use more bone than it can replace. In women, bone mass begins to decline at about 35 years of age and accelerates rapidly during the 8 to 10 years around the time of menopause. The result can be excessive bone loss.

Recognizing this problem, Dr. Earl Mindell set about to formulate a complete bone care formulation for every woman. The result is FreeLife's new OsteoSoy®. Far from just another calcium supplement, new OsteoSoy® provides 12 specific vitamins and minerals that work synergistically with its two bioavailable forms of calcium to promote healthy bones.

Since bone depletion is not the only nutritional concern of women, OsteoSoy® also contains special standardized extracts of some of the world's foremost traditional female herbs: chaste berry, licorice and dong-quai. These rare botanicals contain natural compounds (phytoestrogens) which can help to promote a woman's optimum hormonal balance. Among all leading women's supplements, only OsteoSoy®'s comprehensive system of vitamins, minerals and plant phytoestrogens is able to provide the nutritional support a woman needs to master all the changes her body will undergo at every stage in life!

OsteoSoy® is the first women's bone-support supplement to provide isoflavones from the miracle soybean and the Chinese kudzu vine. One daily dosage of OsteoSoy® contains the equivalent of 6 oz. of tofu, which is twice the average intake of Asian women and is 60 times the average American daily soy quota!

And in yet another demonstration of the miracle of the soybean, OsteoSoy® solves the difficult problem of calcium tablet disintegration with its exclusive Soyatab™ technology. Specialized soy fibers called polysaccharides are strategically dispersed throughout the tablet. There they act like little wicks, drawing external moisture into the tablet core. These "wicks" expand with the moisture, allowing the tablet to swell and to quickly disintegrate for optimum nutrient availability.

Left: Osteoporosis Femur (hip) with Fracture Right: Normal Femur

OsteoSoy® Complete Ingredients List Serving size: 4 Vita-Coat™ * Caplets Amount per serving   %DV   Vitamin D - This fat-soluble vitamin aids in calcium absorption and the assimilation of phosphorus. Our bodies can produce vitamin D with exposure to sunlight. (as cholecalciferol) 125 IU 31 Vitamin K - Supports bone health, blood coagulation and liver functioning. (as phylloquinone) 30 mcg 38 Vitamin B6 - Essential in the formation of proteins, nervous system transmitters, red blood cells, antibodies and prostaglandins. Along with B12 and folic acid, B6 works to reduce elevated homocysteine levels. (as pyridoxine HCl) 5 mg 250 Folate - Besides helping to control homocysteine levels with B6 and B12, folic acid has received much attention for its ability to reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly. (as folic acid) 400 mcg 100 Vitamin B12 - Essential to a healthy nervous system and proper immune function. proper immune function. (as cyanocobalamin) 25 mcg 417 Calcium - Besides improving bone healing and limiting bone loss, calcium is also essential to cardiovascular health and optimal enzyme and neurotransmitter activity. With over 18% of the calcium in our bones being replaced each year, it is important to get at least the recommended 1,000 mg of calcium every day. (as hydroxyapatite, calcium citrate, calcium hydrogen phosphate and Citramal® calcium-citrate-malate glycinate) 1100 mg 110 Phosphorus - This essential mineral works with calcium to form bones and teeth and plays an important role in cell growth, tissue repair and energy production. (as hydroxyapatite and calcium hydrogen phosphate) 350 mg 35 Magnesium - Some of the primary functions of magnesium are to help balance calcium in the bones, to help convert vitamin D to its active form, and to carry calcium into and out of bone cells. It is also an important catalyst in the utilization of carbohydrates, fat and protein in energy production. (as magnesium oxide, Chelazome® magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate) 400 mg 100 Zinc - One of the most prolific minerals in our bodies, zinc is involved in over 200 essential enzyme reactions. Most prominent among the many functions that rely on zinc are proper immune function, prostate gland function, skin health, carbohydrate and protein metabolism, sensory function, and male sex hormone production. (as zinc citrate and Chelazome® zinc glycinate) 15 mg 100 Copper - This essential trace mineral is involved in many key enzymatic reactions in the body, including those that facilitate the formation of healthy bones, skin, hair and nails. It is also a vital constituent in SOD (superoxide dismutase), one of the body's most powerful antioxidants. (as Chelazome® copper glycinate) 1 mg 50 Manganese - Manganese is an important activator for enzymes that function in blood sugar regulation, carbohydrate and fat metabolism and even sex hormone production. Most importantly, it can also help to raise the level of SOD (superoxide dismutase), the antioxidant enzyme that can protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals. (as Chelazome® manganese glycinate) 2 mg 100 Chaste berry - (Vitex agnus-castus) is widely used throughout Europe for relief of PMS and menopausal symptoms. It contains the phytoestrogens vitexicarpin and vitricin, which may be responsible for its effectiveness. [from 50 mg extract 5:1 (5% vitexicarpin, 1% vitricin)] 250 mg ** Dong quai root - (Angelica sinensis) is the most versatile woman's herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine for supporting the woman's reproductive system. [from 50 mg extract 5:1 (10,000 ppm ligustilide)] 250 mg ** Licorice root - Besides its well-known use in the popular confectionery, licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabara) has also enjoyed a long history of use in Asia, Europe, and North America where traditional herbalists recognize it to promote uterine health. confectionery, licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has also enjoyed a long history of use in Asia, Europe and North America where traditional herbalists recognize it to promote uterine health. [from 50 mg extract 4:1 (13% glycyrrhizin)] 200 mg ** Silica - Silicon dioxide, or silica as it is routinely called, is naturally found in all plants and animals. This mineral is essential for structural support. (colloidal) 70 mg ** Isoflavones - Among the many healthful compounds isolated from the miracle soybean, none are more impressive than the genistein and daidzein isoflavones. (genistein, daidzein and puerarin) from kudzu root and soybean 40 mg ** Boron - Recent government research indicates that boron plays a role in balancing calcium, in the prodcution of estrogen, and in converting vitamin D into its active form. An important study of postmenopausal women showed that boron supplementation helped prevent calcium loss. (as boron chelate) 2 mg ** Soyatab™ - A formula of polysaccharides used to dissolve tablets quickly for optimum nutrient availability. (caplet disintegration accelerant from soy polysaccharides) 180 mg   ** Daily value not established. Other ingredients: Cellulose - Purified from the pulp of fibrous plants, this insoluble fiber (technically, beta-linked glucose molecules) helps to ensure complete availability of nutrients in tablets. cellulose gum - This modified form of vegetable cellulose ensures the rapid and complete disintegration of tablets and the availability of the nutrients contained within them. vegetable stearic acid - Purified from vegetable oils, stearic acid and magnesium stearate are used as a binding and lubricating agent in tablets. vegetable magnesium stearate - Purified from vegetable oils, magnesium stearate is used as a binding and lubrication agent in tablets. Vita-Coat™ (vegetable resin, alpha-lipoic acid) - FreeLife's exclusive antioxidant protective caplet coating system for easy swallowing and freshness. It is made from the antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid. Contains no solvents, sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, dairy products, coloring, flavoring or preservatives. Suggested Usage: Take two caplets twice a day with meals as a dietary supplement.

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"I started taking OsteoSoy and now I sleep like a baby, don't have anymore hot flashes and have relief from my ankle discomfort." Myrt Liebig, SD

"I love the OsteoSoy supplement. It combines the best of minerals, herbs and soy for menopausal and premenopausal women." Nellie Grose, M.D.

Did You Know?
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects more than 25 million Americans.
One daily dose of OsteoSoy contains the isoflavone (phytoestrogens from soy) equivalent to 6 oz. of tofu - twice the average intake of Asian women with the lowest breast cancer rate, and 60 times the average American daily soy quota.

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The OsteoSoy® difference
What the nutrients in OsteoSoy® can do for you...

Dr. Earl Mindell has formulated a dietary supplement designed to support the needs of today’s woman. Far from just another calcium supplement, OsteoSoy® provides 12 specific vitamins and minerals that work synergistically with its two bioavailable forms of calcium to promote healthy bones. OsteoSoy® also contains special standardized extracts of some of the world’s foremost traditional female herbs. These rare botanicals contain natural compounds (phytoestrogens) which can help to promote a woman’s optimum hormonal balance. This is important, since high estrogen levels are associated with certain cancers, and low estrogen levels with osteoporosis. Among all leading women’s supplements, only OsteoSoy®’s comprehensive system of vitamins, minerals and plant phytoestrogens is able to provide the nutritional support a woman needs to help adapt to the many changes her body will undergo through various stages in life!

With these ideals in mind, OsteoSoy® provides:
Isoflavones:
Japanese women have one-fifth the breast cancer rate of American women. It has been proposed that this may be a direct result of their high dietary intake of soy foods. The soybean contains powerful phytoestrogens called isoflavones. One daily dosage of OsteoSoy® contains the isoflavone equivalent of 6 oz. of tofu, which is twice the average intake of Asian women with the lowest breast cancer rate, and is 60 times the average American daily soy quota. With further testing already underway, preliminary research has shown that isoflavones may provide additional nutritional support related to women’s health.

The same powerful genistein and daidzein isoflavones found in the soybean also occur in the kudzu vine, another time-honored Chinese medicinal herb. OsteoSoy® provides the benefits of both of these natural protectors.

Minerals:
Calcium: Hydroxyapatite and calcium Citrimal® (a patented compound of calcium and three organic acids) are highly bioavailable forms of calcium. Studies indicate that microcrystalline hydroxyapatite is a superior form of calcium because it is the actual form in which it is incorporated into bone. Research also suggests that our bodies may use calcium Citrimal® (calcium citrate malate glycinate) more readily than other ordinary sources of calcium. With over 18% of the calcium in our bones being replaced each year, it is important to get the recommended 1,000 mg of bioavailable calcium every day. Studies show that calcium improves bone healing and limits bone loss.

Magnesium: Of the 20 to 28 grams of magnesium in our bodies, about 59% is contained in the skeleton. It is essential in balancing calcium, in converting vitamin D to its active form, and in carrying calcium into and out of bone cells.

Trace minerals: Zinc, copper and manganese are essential in bone calcification and formation, and in the maintenance of connective tissue, especially cartilage. In a study at the University of California, San Diego, postmenopausal women who received calcium together with zinc, copper and manganese lost less bone density than women receiving only calcium, only trace minerals, or placebo.

Silicon: Silicon promotes the mineralization of bones and teeth and promotes synthesis of collagen, an important protein component of healthy bone and radiant skin. Levels of silicon are known to decrease with age.

Boron: Recent government research indicates that boron plays a role in balancing calcium, in the production of estrogen, and in converting vitamin D into its active form. An important study of postmenopausal women showed that boron supplementation helped prevent calcium loss and general bone demineralization.

Vitamin co-factors:
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for proper bone formation and for mineral absorption. In elderly people, the capacity of the body to synthesize vitamin D is only half that of younger people.

Vitamin K: Vitamin K is necessary in order to hold calcium and other minerals in place in the bone. A recent study showed that adequate vitamin K levels may help to minimize calcium loss in osteoporosis patients.

B Vitamins: Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid help reduce homocysteine levels, which are increased in postmenopausal women. Homocysteine is thought to interfere with normal collagen production. Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease. Additionally, healthful diets with adequate folic acid may reduce a woman’s risk of having a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect.

Standardized herbal extracts:
Studies indicate that as many as one half of premenopausal women suffer from PMS symptoms, ranging from breast tenderness and abdominal bloating to depression and severe anxiety. As women experience menopause, nearly 75% suffer from hot flashes, mood swings, depression or vaginal irritation serious enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. Hormonal imbalances are believed to be a primary causative factor in many of these symptoms.

Chaste berry: Leading scientists propose that chaste berry may be beneficial in addressing women’s nutritional concerns related to PMS and menopausal symptoms. It contains the phytoestrogens vitexicarpin and vitricin, which may be responsible for its effectiveness.

Dong quai: Dong quai root contains a phytoestrogen known as ligustilide, to which its effects are largely attributed. Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine have recognized dong quai for thousands of years as one of the most versatile women’s herbs to help address menstrual disorders, irregularities, infertility and PMS.

Licorice root: Licorice root has enjoyed a long history of use in Asia as well as in Europe and North America. Although licorice is most famous for the confection we make from it, the root also contains important phytoestrogens. One study indicates that it may be useful in addressing the problems associated with ovulation.

Soy's Top Ten Benefits

1. Antioxidant Soy food contains antioxidants, compounds which protect cells from damage caused by unstable oxygen molecules called "free radicals." Free radicals are believed to be responsible for initiating many forms of cancer as well as premature aging.

2. Breast Cancer A major study in Singapore revealed that women who eat soy foods are at lower risk of developing breast cancer than those who don't. Asian women, who typically eat a soy-based diet, have much lower levels of breast cancer than Western women. Test tube studies and those involving laboratory animals have shown that compounds in soy can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.

3. Cholesterol Lowering Scores of studies from around the world attest to soy's cholesterol-lowering properties, especially for people with high cholesterol levels.

4. Colon Cancer A recent US study showed that American soy eaters who make soybeans and tofu a regular part of their diet had significantly lower rates of colon cancer than those who didn't eat soy.

5. Hip Fractures Hip fractures owing to osteoporosis are a major problem among elderly women in the United States. Japanese women have half the rate of hip fractures as US women preliminary studies suggest that soy may help retain bone mass.

6. Hot Flashes Half of all menopausal women in the United States complain of hot flashes, a problem that is so rare in Japan that there's not even a word for it. Some researchers believe that special compounds in soy called phytoestrogens may help Japanese women stay cooler.

7. Immunity Studies show that soybean peptides can boost the immune systems, helping the body fight disease.

8. Kidney Disease Soy protein is easier on the kidneys, the main filtering organ of the body, than is animal protein and may slow down or prevent kidney damage in people with impaired kidney function.

9. Lung Cancer Several studies have linked soy consumption to lower rates of lung cancer.

10. Prostate Cancer A major study of Japanese men in Hawaii found a direct correlation between consumption of tofu and lower rates of prostate cancer. Studies of soy compounds have shown that they can inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells in laboratory cultures.

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