Product descriptionA complete formula to help maintain strong bones For men & women of all ages Now with extra vitamin. D3 More magnesium than 4 pints of milk More calcium than a whole pint of milk Suitable for vegetarians Free from artificial colourants No gluten? lactose? preservatives? salt or yeast Does not contain any drugs or hormones Osteocare is not tested on animals UK's No. 1 calcium and bone health formula The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2008 Synergistic high strength calcium tablets including magnesium? zinc & vitamin D3. Calcium? Magnesium? Vitamin D3? Zinc & 4 supporting nutrients. To help keep your bones strong and healthy? you must receive enough of certain nutrients in your diet every day. Osteocare® has been scientifically developed on the very latest research to help maintain strong bones and teeth. Its natural source of mineral calcium is the most concentrated form of calcium available.Osteocare original is the UK's no. 1 bone health formula and has been scientifically developed on the basis of the very latest research to provide a rich source of calcium and co-factors? plus vitamin d which contributes to normal absorption and utilisation of calcium.Osteocare original provides 100% NRV (nutrient reference value) of calcium carefully combined with co-factors including vitamin d? zinc and magnesium which help to maintain normal bone health.Ensuring an adequate intake of calcium is vital for men and women of all ages? as evidence suggests that healthy practices early in life? including the adequate consumption of calcium and trace elements? contribute to normal bone health and optimal bone mineralisation.Peak bone mass? obtained during childhood and adolescent growth is known to be of major importance in maintaining bones later in life. The UK Department of Health recommends that people aged 65 years and over should take a daily supplement of 10mcg of vitamin d.Both sexes lose bone mass during their lifetime but after the menopause women usually lose bone mass much faster than men.