{"id":2288392273979,"title":"BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte 180 tabs","handle":"bioceuticals-advacal-forte-180-tabs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte 180 tabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith K2 and D3\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 90 tablets, 180 tablets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte Summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte combines the highly absorbable hydroxyapatite and citrate forms of calcium together with the bone supporting nutrients magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, silica, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTogether, these nutrients work to provide comprehensive support for bone health, including bone strength, development, mineralisation, and healthy teeth and mineralisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte has No Added Dairy, No Added Gluten, No Added Shellfish, No Added Soy Protein, No Added Yeast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte is Pregnancy Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte conditions associated: Musculoskeletal Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte AUST L 328981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSimilar Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe products listed below are suggestions that may be used as a substitute if the product you are looking for is unavailable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroxyapatite calcium has shown superior performance in maintaining bone density over other forms of calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor naturopathic medicines containing Hydroxyapatite see 'has Hydroxyapatite'. Metagenics Calcitite Osteo and Metagenics Calcitite Protect have the highest levels of Hydroxyapatite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/collections\/metagenics-calcitite-osteo\/products\/metagenics-calcitite-osteo-60-tabs#similar-products\" title=\"Metagenics Calcitite Osteo 60tabs 10% off RRP | HealthMasters Metagenics\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Metagenics Calcitite Osteo 120tabs 10% off RRP | HealthMasters Metagenics\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/collections\/metagenics-calcitite-osteo\/products\/metagenics-calcitite-osteo-120-tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e Metagenics Calcitite Osteo 120tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - has Hydroxyapatite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca 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href=\"https:\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/pages\/healthmasters-contact\" title=\"Contact HealthMasters For Assistance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDose: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 tablet three times a day, or as professionally prescribed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000mg of calcium and 1000IU of vitamin D3 per recommended daily dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports general bone health, as well as healthy bone growth and development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium may help prevent osteoporosis when dietary intake is inadequate in post-menopausal women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides relief from muscle cramps and mild muscle spasms when dietary magnesium intake is inadequate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nutritional support for healthy cardiovascular system function and artery health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition to calcium, hydroxyapatite provides elements found naturally in healthy bone tissue including phosphorus, type I collagen, protein, bioactive growth factors, trace minerals and glycosaminoglycans naturally found in bone matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroxyapatite is sourced from pasture-fed New Zealand and Australian cattle; MCH-Cal (microcrystalline calcium hydroxyapatite) has been subjected to an ongoing rigorous monitoring program since 1989 to verify that it is BSE-free (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, i.e. mad cow disease); each batch is independently tested for contaminants such as lead, cadmium and mercury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains vitamin K2 in the form of menquinone-7, a highly bioavailable and bioactive form of vitamin K2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width='100%\"'\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach tablet contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (as hydroxyapatite*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (as citrate tetrahydrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal elemental calcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e334mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. phosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.3mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColecalciferol (vitamin D3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.33micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. vitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e333IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMenaquinone 7 (vitamin K2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (as oxide heavy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (as amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (as amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (as gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicon (as silica-colloidal anhydrous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.26mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoron (as borax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Hydroxyapatite from bovine source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredient Summary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredient Summary: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalcium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and teeth contain over 99% of the body’s calcium stores, present mainly as hydroxyapatite.[1] Osteoblasts in bone (under the control of parathyroid hormone, vitamin D and oestrogen) secrete collagen and other proteins, which attract calcium circulating in the blood. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium bind to the surface of bone, forming hydroxyapatite crystals that build and strengthen new bone.[2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre- and postmenopausal calcium supplementation has a significant beneficial effect on bone loss, according to clinical trials, slowing the rate at which it is lost. Research has also demonstrated reduced bone fracture risk and osteoporosis following calcium supplementation.[1,3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth hydroxyapatite and citrate forms of calcium have shown superior absorption and bioavailability when compared to other supplemental forms of calcium.[4-7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitamins D3 and K2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vitamin D and vitamin K are important for bone health and appear to work in a synergistic manner. Researchers have found that a combination of D3 and K2 are more effective than either D3, K2 or calcium supplementation alone for increasing bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.[8] The combination of the two vitamins appears to increase bone formation, bone resorption and have an anabolic effect on osteoporotic bone.[9]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D works by increasing calcium and phosphorus absorption from the intestines, and maintaining serum calcium levels within a narrow therapeutic range.[3,10] Supplementation with vitamin D reduces the incidence of fractures in older individuals by positively influencing postural and dynamic balance.[11]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K is essential for the carboxylation of the bone protein osteocalcin to its active form, which in turn regulates calcium function in bone turnover and mineralisation.[12] The vitamin K2 in AdvaCal Forte is in the form of menaquinone 7 (MK-7), the most bioavailable,[13] longest lasting and most bioactive form of vitamin K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deficiency of either vitamin may be associated with decreased bone mineral density, osteoporosis and an increased risk of hip fractures.[3,14]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron supplementation has been shown to reduce the urinary excretion of calcium and magnesium.[15,16] Boron is required for the absorption of calcium; it also preserves calcium levels by enhancing oestrogen activity in bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistribution of calcium, magnesium and phosphate in the body[19]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompartment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone and teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300g (99%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14g (54%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600g (89%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtracellular fluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g (0.1%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3g (1.0%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2g (0.03%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7g (1.0%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12g (46%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g (14%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost calcium is in bone; almost half of magnesium is in cells. Phosphate, as the principal counterion to calcium and magnesium in their dominant pools, has an intermediate proportional distribution. Figures based on 70kg adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf symptoms persist talk to your health professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamins and minerals can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Products: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals D3 Drops Forte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals D3 + K2 Spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioceuticals K2 Capsules, BioCeuticals MenoOlus 9-PN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeutucals Womens's Essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals Silica Liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What is the bioavailabilty of AdvaCal Forte compared with other products that contain calcium carbonate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. AdvaCal Forte contains calcium citrate and hydroxyapatite which are highly bioavailable forms of calcium. The microcrystalline calcium hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCH-Cal™) in AdvaCal is derived from whole bone rather than bone ash or bone meal. The processing of bone ash\/meal severely reduces or completely removes the active component of bone. MCH-Cal™ retains the organic protein fraction which contains biologically active growth factors, type 1 collagen, bone amino acids and chondroitin sulfate. MCH-Cal™ has not been treated with solvents or heated; thus, it preserves the collagen, bone matrix proteins, glycosaminoglycans and trace minerals in their natural state. Calcium absorbed in this naturally occurring state is readily utilised by the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to these bio-available forms of calcium, AdvaCal Forte also contains vitamin D, vitamin K2, silica and other co-factors in the formula which assist the absorption of calcium and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Why is magnesium in the form of magnesium oxide in AdvaCal Forte? Why is it not in the form of magnesium diglycinate or magnesium orotate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. Magnesium is not the major component of AdvaCal Forte; calcium is. Magnesium oxide is still an absorbable form and in this formula its role is as a supporting element. If individuals require magnesuim specifically on top of calcium, we recommend taking either Ultra Muscleze P5P or Ultra Muscleze to ensure a therapeutic dosage of magnesium is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What type of vitamin K2 is used in AdvaCal Forte?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. Uses the MenaQ7® pure menaquinone 7 (MK-7) form of vitamin K2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReferences\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[1] Calcium. Natural Medicine Comprehensive Database 2014. Viewed 24 Oct 2014, www.naturaldatabase.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[2] Gropper SS, Smith JL, Groff JL. Advanced nutrition and human metabolism, 4th ed. Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth, 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[3] Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 3rd ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[4] Castelo-Branco C, Ciria-Recasens M, Cancelo-Hidalgo MJ, et al. Efficacy of ossein-hydroxyapatite complex compared with calcium carbonate to prevent bone loss: a meta-analysis. Menopause 2009;16(5):984-991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[5] Ciria-Recasens M, Blanch-Rubio´ J, Coll-Batet M, et al. Comparison of the effects of ossein-hydroxyapatite complex and calcium carbonate on bone metabolism in women with senile osteoporosis: a randomized, open-label, parallel-group, controlled, prospective study. Clin Drug Investig 2011;31(12):817-824.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[6] Heller HJ, Stewart A, Haynes S, et al. Pharmacokinetics of calcium absorption from two commercial calcium supplements. J Clin Pharmacol 1999;39(11):1151-1154.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[7] Sakhaee K, Bhuket T, Adams-Huet B, et al. Meta-analysis of calcium bioavailability: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther 1999;6(6):313-321.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[8] Iwamoto J, Takeda T, Ichimura S. Effect of combined administration of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 on bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. J Orthop Sci 2000;5(6):546-551.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[9] Iwamoto J, Takeda T, Ichimura S. Treatment with vitamin D3 and\/or vitamin K2 for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Keio J Med 2003;52(3):147-150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[10] DeLuca HF. Overview of general physiologic features and functions of vitamin D. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80(6Suppl):1689S-1696S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[11] Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Conzelann M, Stahelin HB, et al. Is fall prevention by vitamin D mediated by a change in postural or dynamic balance? Osteoporos Int 2006;17:656-663\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[12] Mason P. Dietary supplements, 4th ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[13] Sato T, Schurgers LJ, Uenishi K. Comparison of menaquinone-4 and menaquinone-7 bioavailability in healthy women. Nutr J 2012;11:93.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[14] Christodoulou S, Goula T, Ververidis A, et al. Vitamin D and bone disease. Biomed Res Int 2013;2013:396541.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[15] Nielson FH, Hunt CD, Mullen LM, Hunt JR. Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testestorone metabolism in postmenopausal women. FASEB J 1987;1(5):394-397.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[16] Nielsen FH. Biochemical and physiologic consequences of boron deprivation in humans. Environ Health Perspect 1994;102 Suppl 7:59-63.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[17] Goldman L, Bennett JC. Cecil textbook of medicine, 21st ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[18] Standing Commitee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Refernce Intakes, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D, and flouride. Washington: National Academy Press, 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[19] Higdon J. An evidence-based approach to vitamins and minerals. 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women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides relief from muscle cramps and mild muscle spasms when dietary magnesium intake is inadequate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nutritional support for healthy cardiovascular system function and artery health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition to calcium, hydroxyapatite provides elements found naturally in healthy bone tissue including phosphorus, type I collagen, protein, bioactive growth factors, trace minerals and glycosaminoglycans naturally found in bone matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroxyapatite is sourced from pasture-fed New Zealand and Australian cattle; MCH-Cal (microcrystalline calcium hydroxyapatite) has been subjected to an ongoing rigorous monitoring program since 1989 to verify that it is BSE-free (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, i.e. mad cow disease); each batch is independently tested for contaminants such as lead, cadmium and mercury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains vitamin K2 in the form of menquinone-7, a highly bioavailable and bioactive form of vitamin K2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width='100%\"'\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach tablet contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (as hydroxyapatite*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (as citrate tetrahydrate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal elemental calcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e334mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. phosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.3mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColecalciferol (vitamin D3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.33micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. vitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e333IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMenaquinone 7 (vitamin K2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium (as oxide heavy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc (as amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese (as amino acid chelate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper (as gluconate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicon (as silica-colloidal anhydrous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.26mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoron (as borax)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Hydroxyapatite from bovine source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredient Summary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredient Summary: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalcium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and teeth contain over 99% of the body’s calcium stores, present mainly as hydroxyapatite.[1] Osteoblasts in bone (under the control of parathyroid hormone, vitamin D and oestrogen) secrete collagen and other proteins, which attract calcium circulating in the blood. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium bind to the surface of bone, forming hydroxyapatite crystals that build and strengthen new bone.[2]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre- and postmenopausal calcium supplementation has a significant beneficial effect on bone loss, according to clinical trials, slowing the rate at which it is lost. Research has also demonstrated reduced bone fracture risk and osteoporosis following calcium supplementation.[1,3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth hydroxyapatite and citrate forms of calcium have shown superior absorption and bioavailability when compared to other supplemental forms of calcium.[4-7]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eVitamins D3 and K2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vitamin D and vitamin K are important for bone health and appear to work in a synergistic manner. Researchers have found that a combination of D3 and K2 are more effective than either D3, K2 or calcium supplementation alone for increasing bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.[8] The combination of the two vitamins appears to increase bone formation, bone resorption and have an anabolic effect on osteoporotic bone.[9]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin D works by increasing calcium and phosphorus absorption from the intestines, and maintaining serum calcium levels within a narrow therapeutic range.[3,10] Supplementation with vitamin D reduces the incidence of fractures in older individuals by positively influencing postural and dynamic balance.[11]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K is essential for the carboxylation of the bone protein osteocalcin to its active form, which in turn regulates calcium function in bone turnover and mineralisation.[12] The vitamin K2 in AdvaCal Forte is in the form of menaquinone 7 (MK-7), the most bioavailable,[13] longest lasting and most bioactive form of vitamin K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deficiency of either vitamin may be associated with decreased bone mineral density, osteoporosis and an increased risk of hip fractures.[3,14]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoron supplementation has been shown to reduce the urinary excretion of calcium and magnesium.[15,16] Boron is required for the absorption of calcium; it also preserves calcium levels by enhancing oestrogen activity in bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistribution of calcium, magnesium and phosphate in the body[19]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompartment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhosphate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone and teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300g (99%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14g (54%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600g (89%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtracellular fluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1g (0.1%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3g (1.0%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2g (0.03%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCells\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7g (1.0%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12g (46%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g (14%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost calcium is in bone; almost half of magnesium is in cells. Phosphate, as the principal counterion to calcium and magnesium in their dominant pools, has an intermediate proportional distribution. Figures based on 70kg adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf symptoms persist talk to your health professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamins and minerals can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Products: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals D3 Drops Forte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals D3 + K2 Spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioceuticals K2 Capsules, BioCeuticals MenoOlus 9-PN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeutucals Womens's Essentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals Silica Liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ: BioCeuticals AdvaCal Forte\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What is the bioavailabilty of AdvaCal Forte compared with other products that contain calcium carbonate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. AdvaCal Forte contains calcium citrate and hydroxyapatite which are highly bioavailable forms of calcium. The microcrystalline calcium hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCH-Cal™) in AdvaCal is derived from whole bone rather than bone ash or bone meal. The processing of bone ash\/meal severely reduces or completely removes the active component of bone. MCH-Cal™ retains the organic protein fraction which contains biologically active growth factors, type 1 collagen, bone amino acids and chondroitin sulfate. MCH-Cal™ has not been treated with solvents or heated; thus, it preserves the collagen, bone matrix proteins, glycosaminoglycans and trace minerals in their natural state. Calcium absorbed in this naturally occurring state is readily utilised by the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to these bio-available forms of calcium, AdvaCal Forte also contains vitamin D, vitamin K2, silica and other co-factors in the formula which assist the absorption of calcium and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Why is magnesium in the form of magnesium oxide in AdvaCal Forte? Why is it not in the form of magnesium diglycinate or magnesium orotate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. Magnesium is not the major component of AdvaCal Forte; calcium is. Magnesium oxide is still an absorbable form and in this formula its role is as a supporting element. If individuals require magnesuim specifically on top of calcium, we recommend taking either Ultra Muscleze P5P or Ultra Muscleze to ensure a therapeutic dosage of magnesium is achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. 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