Osteoporosis, which means “porous bones,” causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that even mild stresses like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or coughing can cause a fracture. In most cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals in your bones. Normally, there is loss of bone mass with aging, perhaps 0.7% per year in adults. However, bone loss is greater in women past menopause (2-5% per year for five years) than in men of the same age. Menopause is the most predictable medical cause of osteoporosis in women due to a decrease in estrogen levels. It is most common in white women after menopause and affects more women than heart disease, stroke, diabetes, breast cancer and arthritis. 50% of women between the ages of 45 and 75 suffer from some osteoporosis; 30% of these suffer from serious bone deterioration.
Osto-P is a unique complex herbal formula that helps support bone metabolism and maintain bone density. It helps to slow bone loss and reduce the incidence of fractures. Osto-P being a natural source of calcium, eliminates the risk of abnormally high calcium levels in blood, thereby helps in preventing formation of calcium stones in the urinary tract. The presence of phytoestrogens helps in modulating the synthesis and utilization of various hormones to restore the hormonal balance without any side effects.
COMPOSITION:
Each 500 mg. Capsule contains:
Cyprae moneta Calcined (Sadaf Bhasma) 75 mg.
Gypsum Calcined (Gaodanti Bhasm) 75 mg.
Piper longum (Pipal Bari) 75 mg.
Asphaltum (Shilajit) 100 mg.
Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) 100 mg.
Nux-vomica (Kuchla) 125 mg.
INDICATIONS: Postmenopausal osteoporosis, senile osteoporosis in males and females, post pregnancy osteoporosis, drug induced osteoporosis, general skeletal health and bone fractures.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
DOSAGE: 2 capsules twice a day with meals.
DIETARY ADVICE: Avoid smoking, excessive alcohol, cola drinks and caffeine. Have enough calcium and vitamin D and get plenty of weight-bearing exercises. Foods rich in calcium are milk, cheese, yogurt, salmon, sardines, nuts specially almonds, dark green leafy vegetables, baked beans and broccoli. Best source of vitamin D are eggs and liver. Spending 15 minutes in the sun 2-3 times a week is also beneficial. Sugars, pastries, soft and alcoholic beverages, breads, candies, etc., leach the calcium out of the body. A high intake of salt can increase the loss of calcium in the body. Try to exercise at least 3 times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes.
