Magnesium Appears as Important as calcium for kids' bone health

Magnesium appears as important as calcium for kids' bone health 

 

Courtesy of MandelNews.com

The National Institutes of Health writes that magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and it is essential for good health. About 50 percent of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other 50 percent is found predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. Although only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, the body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium at a constant level. Science Daily has reported on May 5, 2013,  

Parents are typically advised to make certain their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods in order to build strong bones. However, they also may be encouraged to make certain their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods which are high in magnesium. Magnesium has been found to be another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health. Steven A. Abrams MD, has said, "Lots of nutrients are key for children to have healthy bones. One of these appears to be magnesium." Dr. Abrams has also said, "Calcium is important, but, except for those children and adolescents with very low intakes, may not be more important than magnesium."

Although it has been known that magnesium is important for bone health in adults, few studies have looked at whether magnesium intake and absorption are related to bone mineral content in young children. A new study has addressed the issue of the importance of magnesium for bone health in kids. The levels of calcium and magnesium in the children in this study were measured. The results showed that the amounts of magnesium consumed and absorbed were key predictors of how much bone children had. Dr. Abrams concluded, "We believe it is important for children to have a balanced, healthy diet with good sources of minerals, including both calcium and magnesium."

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What Makes Isotonix® Magnesium Unique?

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and supports more than 300 enzyme systems. It is required for energy, regulation of the body temperature, nerve function, adaptation to stress, metabolism and much more.

One of the main mechanisms of magnesium in the body is its support of normal protein synthesis. Normal protein synthesis relies on optimal magnesium concentrations, as magnesium supports the normal delivery to the building blocks of life – our DNA – of signals that trigger the expression of amino acids. In other words, this process supports the body’s normal ability to "make" proteins.

The recommended daily value for adults is 400 mg of magnesium. However, average daily intakes are much less. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that most U.S. adults – especially those over the age of 30 – were receiving, on average, approximately 290 mg of magnesium daily. That study also showed that dietary intake is particularly low among women.

Unfortunately, inadequate levels of magnesium have been linked to poorer concentration, memory and cognitive function and muscle discomfort. Sleep quality is associated with higher levels of magnesium and when these levels are low, sleep quality may suffer.

Isotonix Magnesium provides the body with 100 percent of the recommended daily value of magnesium in a highly-bioavailable formula. Thanks to its unique formula, which includes two different types of magnesium to increase its absorption by the body, Isotonix Magnesium helps maintain normal blood pressure and supports bone health and sleep quality, while promoting head comfort and optimal muscle health.

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Orlampa Enterprises also helps health care professionals implement holistic wellness programs into their existing practices with the goal to educate both the health care providers, their staffs, and the patients. The programs, which provide the health care professional with a substantial additional income stream in this ever changing medical marketplace, allow the patient to achieve true wellness instead of receiving a traditional treatment for symptoms.

Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

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Are Dietary Supplements Needed?

Update: August 26, 2013:
I read ANOTHER newspaper article yesterday from ANOTHER dietician who stated, "If you eat a good diet composed of many different healthy foods, you do not need supplementation."  Of course, I shook my head. In a PERFECT world, I might agree 100% but we don't live in a perfect world. Our farms are factories, our soil is depleted, our food doesn't contain the nutrition it used to, and people don't eat 3 meals/day around a kitchen table.  Because this silly "if you eat a good diet, you don't need supplementation" thinking, I felt it was time to repost this blog---

Courtesy :Jan Johansen   April 05, 2013
 
Many people just don’t want to take pills. They believe they get all the nutrients they need from the food they eat. While that may be true, it really only applies if they eat only their home grown food, both plant and animal proteins. Even then, over 70% of that food will need to be eaten raw. But if you can’t do that, supplementation becomes not a question of if, but of what.

Our food does not contain the vitamins and minerals that it did centuries ago. The soil in most places has been horribly depleted. Modern farming methods now use chemical methods to replace a few of the minerals that our soil once contained. This causes many micronutrients to be missing from the soils, and therefore the food. Commercial growers have learned that if they pick the produce before it is completely ripe it lasts longer during shipment and storage.

Science shows that the vitamin and minerals content of the food grows exponentially the last days before peak ripeness. This means that these components are not being developed in our foods. Modern storage and cooking methods destroy even more of these vital nutrients. Most foods are now irradiated. The radiation in meant to kill any bad bacteria that is on the foods. However, it also kills many nutrients and all of the enzymes that are supposed to be in our foods.

If you are in generally good health and follow a generally healthy diet, you may be able to get by with just a good multi-vitamin. If you don’t always eat right, or have any health issues there is a good possibility you need something more.Here are some examples of supplements to reach for.

If you have macular degeneration or even if you just have a family history of it, you might want to consider supplementing with resveratrol. Studies show that this antioxidant can slow down and even reverse macular degeneration.

If your immune system is weak you may want to consider adding some zinc. Other options for a weak immune system include plant sterols and oregano essential oil. Another link found with zinc is low or hypothyroidism.Evidently without the zinc the thyroid doesn’t function as well. This can be a prime cause of fatigue and weight gain.

A B12 deficiency can mimic Schizophrenia. If you or someone you love starts showing symptoms of Schizophrenia then supplementing with B12 could prevent being labeled by the medical profession. If you eat little or no animal products it is more likely that you will develop a deficiency.

Other vitamins that modern man is typically low on include Vitamin D, Omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, selenium, magnesium, and CoQ10.

If you are unsure if you need any of these you might consider taking a micronutrient test. This is a blood test that shows the level of different nutrients in your blood. It would be a great start to determining what supplements you need to be considering.

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When it comes to our bodies, we want to make choices that have a positive impact on our health. But some of those decisions – eating the wrong foods, making certain lifestyle choices, even the way we exercise – could impact our body's ability to maintain optimum health. Even if we think we’re making the right choices, there are other factors that help determine our overall picture of health.

Genetics play a huge role in how our bodies process nutrients, how they respond to activity and how we react to our environment and surroundings. When it comes to your health, the answers are in your genes. Your DNA tells a story: how you process foods, how you react to exercise, how your environment affects your body, how your family history plays a part in your health.
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Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

Contact Beth at bb@orlampa.com or 727.492.8212 for more information about partnership and distributorship opportunities available.

Delicious and Nutritious Protein Shake

I have been asked over and over what goes into my morning protein shake. I will provide a recipe below but one of the keys to enjoying a healthy shake is to experiment and find what you like (this does not mean that you add ice cream).  Below is my shake recipe with alternatives listed.  Links are included to help with creating a shopping list. 

In a Vitamix (a Vitamix is highly recommended because it will completely chop ice. I have owned mine for years and I know it will last for years. The Vitamix link will take you to a special free shipping offer if you do not have a Vitamix)

1.5 cups almond milk (we use unsweetened because we try to consume NO added sugar and we don't do dairy)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1.5 Tbsp flax seed oil (I use organic high lignan oil)

1.5 Tbsp coconut oil

1.5 Tbsp organic cacao powder (most people don't realize that raw cacao powder is a super food with many health benefits- the problem arises when we add sugar and eat the chocolate)

2 Tbsp organic ground flax seed powder (you can also soak seeds and add raw, whole seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin, or flax seeds)

2 Tbsp organic hemp protein powder

2 Tbsp undenatured whey protein or egg white protein powder (we alternate between these two protein sources)

1 Tbsp vanilla mochatonix (this products adds a little sweetener along with some herbal caffeine)- you could add some stevia for sweetener if you want a little sweetness. I found that the vanilla Mochatonix gives it a PERFECT taste and gives me the boost I need in the morning without tea or coffee.

2-3 scoops of complete greens powder

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Isotonix OPC-3® is an isotonic-capable food supplement that is made from a combination of bilberry, grape seed, red wine and pine bark extracts, and citrus extract bioflavonoids, all found to be powerful antioxidants. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are bioflavonoids (complex organic plant compounds) found in fruits, vegetables and certain tree barks that provide exceptional nutritional benefits to the human body. Studies have shown OPCs to be up to 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. Isotonix OPC-3 contains the only isotonic form of Pycnogenol® in the world. Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree and the most clinically researched and potent bioflavonoid.*

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Isotonix® dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution. This means that the body has less work to do to in obtaining maximum absorption. The isotonic state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.

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• Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
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• Helps promote cardiovascular health
• Helps reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain
• Helps support visual health/visual acuity
• Potent free radical scavenger
• Promotes healthy blood vessel dilation
• Promotes healthy nitric oxide levels
• Supports a healthy complexion
• Supports healthy blood glucose levels
• Supports healthy platelet activity
• Supports healthy sperm quality
• Promotes sinus comfort
• Supports immune health

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  • Demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity
  • Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
  • Helps maintain healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins
  • Helps maintain joint flexibility
  • Helps promote cardiovascular health
  • Helps reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain
  • Helps support visual health/visual acuity
  • Potent free radical scavenger
  • Promotes healthy blood vessel dilation
  • Promotes healthy nitric oxide levels
  • Supports a healthy complexion
  • Supports healthy blood glucose levels
  • Supports healthy platelet activity
  • Supports healthy sperm quality
  • Promotes sinus comfort
  • Supports immune health
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Grape Seed Extract May Beat Chemo in Late-Stage Cancer

Courtesy GreenMedInfo.com -Written By: Heidi Stevenson

 

The benefits of grape seed extract in cancer are well documented, but modern medicine won't do anything with it until the mechanism of action has been found, so that it can be isolated, purified, made poisonous and owned by a single company for enormous profits.

The more advanced cancer is, the less effective chemotherapy is. However, a new study has shown that grape seed extract has exactly the opposite quality: The more advanced the cancer, the less extract that's needed to kill it. On top of that, the study also shows that grape seed extract targets the cancer cells that become most resistant to chemotherapy.

In the face of this remarkable new development, it's likely that grape seed extract is more effective in treating late-stage cancer than modern medicine's chemotherapy. Not only does it take less and less of the substance to kill cancer cells, it's able to target the cells that have become drug resistant, thus making chemo useless!

Yet again, the common misperception that modern medicine's treatments are stronger or more potent or better in any way is shown to be mistaken. Sadly, it's a mistake that can kill.

Grape Seed Extract Exposes Modern Medicine's Failings

The study in question was produced in the University of Colorado Cancer Center and published in the journal Cancer Letters. It was an in vitro study, not in vivo. That is, no living creatures were involved. The study was performed on cell cultures. That might make it seem relatively insignificant. However, much prior research has already documented grape seed extract's ability to control and kill cancer, so that's not in much doubt. What this study discovered is a plausible means by which it happens. This is the kind of information that modern medicine craves.

Have you ever noticed how there's so much focus on the idea that cholesterol causes heart disease? It doesn't, but that doesn't deter the ongoing research that assumes it to be true. That's because modern medicine demands to know how something works—or at least to be given an explanation, whether true or not. There's an assumption that, if you know that A is associated with B, then controlling A will prevent or cure B. It doesn't seem to matter if it's true, only that it sounds plausible.

The "Plausible" Mode of Action

Rather than focusing on what really counts—survival and return to health—medicine focuses on markers that are based on plausible modes of action.

Once a "plausible" mode of action idea has caught on, research funds get directed towards it. A search goes on to find ways to control that presumed connection. That's why we have statins. They're associated with heart disease. They don't cause it, but a seemingly plausible theory was produced saying that cholesterol causes heart disease. Therefore, since statins can reduce cholesterol, they're the first thing a doctor prescribes when someone has any sort of heart disease sign—even just being past the age of 40 or 50.

Statins don't produce health. In fact, they destroy it, causing memory loss, muscle damage, and death. But they're a perfect example of a plausible idea getting research funding, drugs being developed to cause a change in a marker, doctors prescribing it, and enormous profits getting funneled to Big Pharma.

Ultimately, does it matter whether a treatment can meet some arbitrary marker, or is it more important that it heals you? The answer should be obvious—and it is to everyone but a medical system that's gone awry. Modern medicine wants a product that's owned by Big Pharma because that apparently means it's science-based. That it invariably costs an exorbitant amount and doesn't cure isn't of concern. All that matters is that arbitrary markers be met.
Therefore, while it's interesting to learn something about how a treatment works, let's get on with it. Let's focus on the fact that grape seed extract does work and inform people so they can take advantage of it.

Health Benefits of Grape Seed Extract

It's well established that resveratrol, which is found in both grape seeds and skins, is the active ingredient that does so much good. So, what can resveratrol, or grape seed or grape skin extract do for you? Let's take a look at what studies have shown:

• Pancreatic cancer cell proliferation is inhibited by resveratrol.
• Resveratrol is protective against several types of viruses, though the means by which protection is accomplished is unknown:
  • Herpes simplex 1 infections.
  • Varicella zoster (chicken pox and shingles)
  • Human cytomegalovirus
  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Enterovirus type 71 (which can cause paralysis, including the heart)
• Growth of colorectal cancers are halted by resveratrol.
• Resveratrol has been shown to stimulate cognitive function in mice.
• Fungal infections, which are notoriously difficult to treat, have been shown to respond to resveratrol, and without the adverse effects of standard drug therapy.
• Resveratrol exerts a protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
• Autoimmune myocarditis in rats was shown to improve with application of resveratrol.
• Alzheimer's disease may be warded off by grape seed extract.
• Head and neck cancer cells are destroyed by resveratrol, but healthy cells are unharmed.

Every item in this list comes from a scientific study.

We must all make our own choices regarding health. However, the medical world is waiting for a Big Pharma-sanctioned product made from grape seeds—one that will likely have been sliced and diced until all symbiotic interactions with other ingredients are lost and harmful effects naturally mitigated through that symbiotic action are enhanced. Until that time, you won't see grape seed extract offered by any modern medical doctor.

But that doesn't mean you can't take it. At least, right now. The day is coming when agencies like the FDA will tell us that we don't have that right, as discussed in FDA Gives Sole Herbal Product Rights to Big Pharma. We're already seeing parents denied the right to have their children's medical needs treated naturally. If you care about your health, be sure that you can maintain access to all those natural substances that Big Pharma is maneuvering to have taken from us.

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Key Ingredients Found In nutraMetrix Isotonix OPC-3®:

Grape Seed Extract 25 mg
Grape seed extract is typically extracted from the seeds of red grapes (instead of white), which have a high content of compounds known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). Grape seed extract is extremely rich in polyphenols, compounds with high antioxidant activity. Grape seed extract has been found to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.* 

Red Wine Extract 25 mg
Red wine extract is a powerful antioxidant. This extract is found in grape vines, roots, seeds and stalks, with the highest concentration in the skins. The antioxidant properties of red wine extract contribute to maintaining healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins, and promoting overall cardiovascular health.*
In the late 1990s, scientists took note of a phenomenon among the French. There were very low rates of cardiovascular problems in the provinces where residents consistently ate high fat foods and drank red wine. Scientists concluded that the protective properties of red wine have helped the French maintain cardiovascular health for years and subsequent scientific studies have further shown that the OPCs found in red wine are particularly beneficial for protecting the heart and blood vessels.*     

Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol®) 25 mg
Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract from the bark of the maritime pine tree, which grows exclusively along the coast of southwest France in Les Landes de Gascogne. This unspoiled and natural forest environment is the unique source of pine bark. Pycnogenol is one of the most researched ingredients in the natural product marketplace. Published findings have demonstrated Pycnogenol’s wide array of beneficial effects on the body. Pine bark extract is an all natural combination of procyanidins, bioflavonoids and organic acids.
The extract has three basic properties — it is a powerful antioxidant, selectively binds to collagen and elastin, and promotes the normal production of endothelial nitric oxide, which promotes the normal dilation of blood vessels.*
As one of the most potent natural scavenger of free radicals, Pycnogenol combats many aggressive free radicals before they cause oxidative stress to vital organs. Its super-antioxidant capabilities help support healthy blood platelet activity, support healthy blood glucose levels, reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain, maintain joint flexibility, promote cardiovascular health, promote healthy sperm quality, maintain healthy cholesterol levels and support a healthy complexion.*

Bilberry Extract 25 mg
Bilberry extract is derived from the leaves and berry-like fruit of a common European shrub closely related to the blueberry. Extracts of the ripe berry are known to contain flavonoid pigments known as anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants. Scientific studies confirm that bilberry extract supports healthy vision and venous circulation. Bilberry extract helps maintain healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins.*
Citrus Extract (Bioflavonoids) 25 mg
Bioflavonoids are antioxidants found in certain plants that act as light filters, which protect delicate DNA chains and other important macromolecules by absorbing ultraviolet radiation. They have been found to promote cardiovascular health, help maintain healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins, and demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity.*

Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. specializes in helping individuals, groups, & companies lose sickness and find wellness through the implementation of science based wellness programs.

Orlampa Enterprises also helps health care professionals implement holistic wellness programs into their existing practices with the goal to educate both the health care providers, their staffs, and the patients. The programs, which provide the health care professional with a substantial additional income stream in this ever changing medical marketplace, allow the patient to achieve true wellness instead of receiving a traditional treatment for symptoms.

Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

Contact Beth at bb@orlampa.com or 727.492.8212 for more information about nutraMetrix® partnership opportunities available.

 

 

For Smokers, Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead to Cancer

WASHINGTON, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New research appearing online today in Clinical Chemistry, the journal of AACC, shows that decreased levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer. This study illustrates that simple vitamin D blood tests and supplements have the potential to improve smokers' health.

In the U.S. alone, cigarette smoking accounts for more deaths annually than HIV, illegal drugs, alcohol, motor vehicle injuries, suicides, and murders combined. It is the primary causal factor for at least 30% of all cancer deaths, and can lead to multiple kinds of cancer, including bladder, cervical, esophageal, head and neck, kidney, liver, lung, pancreatic, and stomach, as well as myeloid leukemia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the healthcare expenditures and productivity losses due to smoking cost the economy approximately $193 billion per year. 

In this paper, Afzal et al. measured plasma vitamin D levels in blood samples collected in 1981–1983 from 10,000 Danes from the general population. Researchers then followed the study participants for up to 28 years through the Danish Cancer Registry. Of the participants, 1,081 eventually developed a tobacco-related cancer. The authors determined that the median vitamin D concentration among these participants was only 14.8 ng/mL, versus the higher 16.4 ng/mL median concentration found for all participants together.

These results show for the first time that the risk of tobacco-related cancers as a group is associated with lower concentrations of vitamin D. The data also indicate that tobacco smoke chemicals may influence vitamin D metabolism and function, while vitamin D may conversely modify the carcinogenicity of tobacco smoke chemicals. If further research confirms this, it would be consistent with previous studies demonstrating the anti-tumorigenic effects of vitamin D derivatives, as well as the correlation of vitamin D deficiency with favorable cancer-forming conditions and increased susceptibility to tobacco smoke carcinogens. Interestingly, though, low vitamin D levels were not connected with risk of other cancer types.

"Our analyses show that the association between lower concentrations of plasma vitamin D and higher risk of cancer may be driven by tobacco-related cancer as a group, which has not been shown before," stated author Borge G. Nordestgaard, MD, DMSc, in the paper. "This is important for future studies investigating the association between plasma vitamin D and risk of cancer."

About AACC
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry, AACC, brings together the global laboratory medicine community in the pursuit of improving health and healthcare through laboratory medicine. With more than 8,500 members including MDs, PhDs, research scientists, and others involved in developing tests and directing laboratory operations, AACC advances scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise and innovation through its many programs, publications and initiatives. For more information, visit www.aacc.org  

Clinical Chemistry is the leading international journal of clinical laboratory science, providing 2,000 pages per year of peer-reviewed papers that advance the science of the field. With an impact factor of 7.9, Clinical Chemistry covers everything from molecular diagnostics to laboratory management.

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Primary Benefits of nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2*:

• Promotes normal bone mineral density
• Promotes healthy arteries
• Supports immune health
• Helps maintain bone health
• Helps maintain bone mass by supporting normal osteoclast activity
• Helps maintain cardiovascular health
• Promotes elasticity of blood vessels
• Helps maintain normal blood pressure
• Women with low bone density have been found to be deficient in vitamin K

Key Ingredients Found in nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2:

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 5000 IU
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in some foods and endogenously produced when sunlight strikes the skin and activates vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D promotes the efficient intestinal absorption of calcium, primarily in the duodenum and jejunum by supporting the synthesis of calcium-binding proteins to promote normal calcium absorption and retention. Vitamin D also promotes the normal formation of bone and normal bone growth and bone remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Vitamin D deficiency can be caused by factors such as lack of exposure to sunlight, reduced skin synthesis of vitamin D, lower dietary intake, impaired intestinal absorption and reduced metabolism to active forms of vitamin D by the kidneys, all of which increase with aging. Deficiency has been linked to numerous health concerns, and insufficient levels of this vitamin are associated with weak bones and  muscle weakness. In addition to promoting strong bones, vitamin D also has other roles in health, including supporting the body’s normal modulation of neuromuscular function and immune function. Vitamin D has been shown to support immune-modulation, and it is thought that supplementation promotes immune health by promoting the body’s normal regulation of T-cell function. In reference to cellular health, vitamin D supports the modulation of many genes that are responsible for encoding proteins that regulate normal cell cycle activity. Vitamin D levels have been strongly correlated to healthy cells. Lastly, through its interaction with VDR (vitamin D receptor), vitamin D supports the healthy expression of the gene encoding renin, thus helping to maintain healthy blood pressure.*

Vitamin K2 45 mcg
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in meat, eggs, dairy and natto. Although a fat-soluble vitamin, the body stores very little K2, and its stores are rapidly depleted without regular dietary intake. Natural vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone-7 (MK-7), is the most bioavailable form of K2 and has the longest half-life in the blood of any form of vitamin K. The Japanese soy food natto is particularly rich in menaquinone-7 (MK-7). Studies of natto consumption in Japan have linked menaquinone-7 to bone and cardiovascular health. The correlation of vitamin K to cardiovascular and bone health directly focuses on supporting proper calcium utilization, whereby adequate metabolism of calcium supports arterial and bone health. This is often referred to as the calcium paradox. The calcium paradox is explained simply as getting calcium in the right place (i.e., into the bone structures instead of the arterial vessel walls.) These events are dependent upon the synthesis of the vitamin K-dependent proteins osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein in a process called carboxylation. The carboxylation of these proteins is a post-translational step; that is, osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein are translated from their respective messenger RNA and then modified by enzymes to the active forms. These carboxylated forms support the healthy binding and releasing of calcium. This reaction is essential for optimal and healthy utilization of calcium. Vitamin K2 promotes the synthesis of proteins involved with calcium utilization, thereby supporting bone retention and arterial health. While Vitamin D supports the healthy regulation and synthesis of osteocalcin, the mineral-binding capacity of this protein requires vitamin K-dependent carboxylation and is thought to be related to bone mineralization. Gas6 is a vitamin K-dependent protein found throughout the nervous system, as well in the heart, lungs, stomach, kidneys and cartilage. Although the exact mechanism of its action has not been determined, Gas6 appears to be a cellular growth regulator involved in cellular activities such as cell adhesion, cell proliferation and protection against apoptosis.*

Scientific Studies Which Support nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2:

·         Knapen M et al. Vitamin K2 supplementation improves hip bone geometry and bone strength indices in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis International. 18(7):963-72, 2007.

·         Shiraki, M., et al.  Vitamin K2 (menatetrenone) effectively prevents fractures and sustains lumbar bone mineral density in osteoporosis.  Journal of Bone & Mineral Research.  15:515-522, 2000.

·         Hiruma Y et al.  Vitamin K(2) and geranylgeraniol, its side chain component, inhibited osteoclast formation in a different manner.  Biochemical Biophysical Research Communications.  314(1):24-30, 2004.

·         Plaza S and Lamson D. Vitamin K2 in bone metabolism and osteoporosis. Alternative Medicine Reviews. 10(1):24-35, 2005. Review.

·         Kameda T et al.  Vitamin K2 inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption by inducing osteoclast apoptosis.  Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.  220(3):515-519, 1996.

·         Taira H et al.  Menatetrenone (vitamin K2) acts directly on circulating human osteoclast precursors.  Calcified Tissue International. 73(1):78-85, 2003.
Hidaka T et al.  Treatment for patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis who have been placed on HRT and show a decrease in bone mineral density: effects of concomitant administration of vitamin K(2).  Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism.  20(4):235-239, 2002.

·         Iwamoto J et al.  Effects of vitamin K2 on osteoporosis.  Current Pharmaceutical Design.  10(21):2557-2576, 2004.

·         Iwamoto J et al. Treatment with vitamin D3 and/or vitamin K2 for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The Keio Journal of Medicine. 2003 Sep;52(3):147-50. Review.

·         Neogi, T., et al.  Low vitamin K status is associated with osteoarthritis in the hand and knee.  Arthritis and Rheumatism.  54(4):1255-1261, 2006.
Price P.  Role of vitamin K-dependent proteins in bone metabolism.  Annual Review of Nutrition.  8:565-583, 1988.

·         Bekner K.  The vitamin K-dependent carboxylase.  Journal of Nutrition.  130(8):1877-1880, 2000.

·         Nelsestuen G et al.  Vitamin K-dependent proteins.  Vitamins and Hormones.  58:355-389, 2000.

·         Shearer M.  Role of vitamin K and Gla proteins in the pathophysiology of osteoporosis and vascular calcification.  Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care.  3(6):433-438, 2000.

·         Gundberg C et al.  Vitamin K status and bone health:  an analysis of methods for determination under carboxylated osteocalcin.  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.  83(9):3258-3266, 1998.

·         Weber P.  Management of osteoporosis: is there a role for vitamin K?  International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research.  67(5):350-6, 1997.

·         Garber, A. K., et al.  Comparison of phylloquinone bioavailability from food sources or a supplement in human subjects.  Journal of Nutrition.  129(6):1201-1203, 1999.

·         Binkley N et al.  Vitamin K nutrition and osteoporosis. Journal of Nutrition.  125(7):1812-1821, 1995.

·         Bischoff-Ferrari Het al.  Fracture prevention with vitamin D supplementation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.  JAMA.  293(18):2257-2264, 2005.

·         Guirguis-Blake J et al.  Oral vitamin D3 decreases fracture risk in the elderly.  Journal of Family Practice.  52(6):431-435, 2003.

·         Schaafsma, A., et al.  Vitamin D3 and vitamin K1 supplementation of Dutch postmenopausal women with normal and low bone mineral densities:  effects on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and carboxylated osteocalcin.  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  54:626-631, 2000.

·         Trivedi Det al.  Effect of four monthly oral vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplementation on fractures and mortality in men and women living in the community: randomised double blind controlled trial.  British Medical Journal.  326(7387):469, 2003.

·         Van den Berghe G et al.  Bone turnover in prolonged critical illness: effect of vitamin D.  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.  88(10):4623-4632, 2003.

·         Chapuy M et al.  Vitamin D3 and calcium to prevent hip fractures in the elderly women. New England Journal of Medicine. 327(23):1637-1642, 1992.

·         Grant W and Holick M. Benefits and requirements of vitamin D for optimal health. Alternative Medicine Review. 10:94-111, 2005.

·         Plaza S and Lamson D. Vitamin K2 in bone metabolism and osteoporosis. Alternative Medicine Reviews. 10(1):24-35, 2005. Review.

·         Zitterman A et al.  Low vitamin D status: a contributing factor in the pathogenesis of congestive heart failure?  Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  41(1):105-112, 2003.

·         Schleithoff S et al.  Vitamin D supplementation improves cytokine profiles in patients with congestive heart failure: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.  American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 83(4):754-759, 2006.
Argiles A et al.  Blood pressure is correlated with vitamin D(3) serum levels in dialysis patients.  Blood Purification.  20(4):370-375, 2002.

·         Kristal-Boneh E et al.  Association of calcitriol and blood pressure in normotensive men.  Hypertension.  30(5):1289-1294, 1997.

·         Li Y et al.  1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D(3) is a negative endocrine regulator of the renin-angiotensin system.  Journal of Clinical Investigation.  110(2):229-238, 2002.

·         Li Y et al.  Vitamin D regulation of the renin-angiotensin system.  Journal of Cell Biochemistry.  88(2):327-331, 2003.

·         Li Y et al.  Vitamin D: a negative endocrine regulator of the renin-angiotensin system and blood pressure.  Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  89-90(1-5):387-392, 2004.

·         Pfeifer M et al.  Effects of a short-term vitamin D(3) and calcium supplementation on blood pressure and parathyroid hormone levels in elderly women.  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.  86(4):1633-1637, 2001.

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Vasquez A et al.  The clinical importance of vitamin D (cholecalciferol):  a paradigm shift with implications for all healthcare providers.  Alternative Therapies.  10(5):28-38, 2004.

·         Nimptsch K et al. Dietary intake of vitamin K and risk of prostate cancer in the Heidelberg cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 87:985-992, 2008.

·         Habu D et al.  Role of vitamin K2 in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in women with viral cirrhosis of the liver.  JAMA.  292(3):358-361, 2004.

·         Yoshida T et al.  Apoptosis induction of vitamin K2 in lung carcinoma cell lines: the possibility of vitamin K2 therapy for lung cancer.  International Journal of Oncology.  23(3):627-632, 2003.

·         Lamson D and Plaza S. The anticancer effects of vitamin K. Alternative Medicine Review. 8(3):303-18, 2003.
Yokoyama T et al.  Combination of vitamin K2 plus imatinib mesylate enhances induction of apoptosis in small cell lung cancer cell lines.  International Journal of Oncology.  26(1):33-40, 2005.

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·         Lamson D et al.  The anticancer effects of vitamin K.  Alternative Medicine Review.  8(3):303-318, 2003.

·         Hitomi M et al. Antitumor effects of vitamins K1, K2 and K3 on hepatocellular carcinoma in vitro and in vivo.  International Journal of Oncology.  26(3):713-720, 2005.

·         Nouso K et al.  Regression of hepatocellular carcinoma during vitamin K administration.  World Journal of Gastroenterology.  11(42):6722-6724, 2005.

·         Blackmore K et al. Vitamin D from dietary intake and sunlight exposure and the risk of hormone-receptor-defined breast cancer. American Journal of Epidemiology. 168(8):915-24, 2008.

·         Deluca H et al.  Vitamin D: its role and uses in immunology.  FASEB Journal. 15(14):2579-2585, 2001.
Adorini L.  Immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D receptor ligands in autoimmune diseases.  International Immunopharmacology.  2(7):1017-1028, 2002.

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·         Cantorna M. Vitamin D and autoimmunity: is vitamin D status an environmental factor affecting autoimmune disease prevalence? Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. 223:230-233, 2000.

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·         Holick, M.  Vitamin D:  Its role in cancer prevention and treatment.  Progress in Biophysics and Molecular Biology. 92(1):49-59, 2006.

·         Gorham E et al.  Vitamin D and prevention of colorectal cancer.  Journal Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 97(1-2):179-94, 2005.

·         Grant W et al.  Reviews: A critical review of studies on vitamin D in relation to colorectal cancer.  Nutrition and Cancer.  48(2):115-123, 2004.

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What Makes nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2 Unique?

nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 contains vitamin D3, the metabolically active form of vitamin D, along with vitamin K2, a form of vitamin K which supports vascular health and calcium utilization. Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health, heart health and immune support, while working with vitamin K to support normal absorption of calcium and promote healthy arteries. nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D is the first of its kind to deliver both of these powerful vitamins with isotonic delivery.

Vitamin K is included in nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 because of its unique partnership with vitamin D. Vitamins K and D work together to support calcium absorption and utilization. Vitamin K supports the normal delivery of calcium to the bones and promotes healthy arteries.

At least two naturally-occurring forms of vitamin K have been identified and are known as K1 and K2. While there are many similarities between these two forms of vitamin K, they are distinguished by their important differences. The most significant difference between K1 and K2 is their chemical structure which results in different pharmacokinetic properties. Vitamin K1 is retained primarily in the liver where, at high doses, it may interfere with the action of warfarin and other anticoagulant medications. 

Vitamin K2 has a different mechanism of action. It is transported primarily to bones and blood vessels. Vitamin K2 helps to maintain bone mass, support calcium utilization and promote elasticity of blood vessels.  

Some studies have concluded that vitamin K2 does not interfere with anticoagulant medications.* However, most products containing vitamin K (including K1 and/or K2) warn users taking anticoagulants not to take the product. If you are currently taking warfarin or another anticoagulant medication, you should consult your physician before taking any product containing vitamin K1 or K2.

Isotonix dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution. This means that the body has less work to do to obtain maximum absorption of the nutrients. The isotonic state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and rapidly absorb into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.

Related terms: vitamin D, vitamin K, bone health, cardiovascular health, immune support, D3, K2

Frequently Asked Questions about nutraMetrix Isotonix® Vitamin D with K2:

Why is vitamin K included in nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D with K2?
Vitamin K is included in this product because of its unique partnership with vitamin D. Vitamins K and D work together to promote healthy calcium absorption and utilization. Vitamin K supports the delivery of calcium to the bones and helps maintain arterial health.* 

Is nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 safe for people on anticoagulant medications?Some studies have concluded that vitamin K2 does not interfere with anticoagulant medications. However, most products containing vitamin K (including K1 and/or K2) warn users taking anticoagulants not to take the product. If you are currently taking warfarin or another anticoagulant medication, you should consult your physician before taking any product containing vitamin K1 or K2.

How do I take nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D with K2?
Mix one capful of Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 with 2 ounces of water. Take one serving daily.

Is it safe to take more than 1 serving of this product daily?
One serving daily of Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 is recommended. Check with your physician before taking additional daily servings of this product.

Is there a toxicity level for vitamin D?
The recommended daily Upper Limit for vitamin D is 10,000 IU, however, safety studies indicate that up to 40,000 IU may be safe for most people. If you wish to take more than one daily serving of this product, you should check with your physician.

What are dietary sources of vitamin D?
Foods rich in vitamin D include cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel and tuna.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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