SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. (August 2004) – Osteoporosis is a widespread public health concern, impacting an estimated 44 million Americans. The disease is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures annually, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (June 2004). Low levels of calcium and vitamin D intakes are well-established risk factors for osteoporosis, yet a recent government health and nutrition study (NHANES III) found that a majority of Americans, especially women, are not consuming the Recommended Daily Allowance of calcium. Fortunately, with Rainbow Light’s new Bones for Life™ system, getting the research-backed potency of highly bio-available calcium citrate and a comprehensive blend of other bone supporting nutrients just got easier.

This 100% animal-free formula delivers 1,000 mg of calcium citrate, 500 mg of magnesium aspartate (both highly absorbable mineral forms), 400 IU of vitamin D2 (the only truly vegetarian source of vitamin D) and 500 mcg of vitamin K in just 4 tablets per day, unlike many calcium citrate supplements, which require taking up to six tablets per day for the same calcium potency. Bones for Life goes beyond advanced nutrient support by providing plant-source enzymes to further enhance absorption and ease digestion, plus mineral-rich foods and botanicals such as spirulina, nettles and standardized horsetail, which supply important trace minerals to support the bone building effect of calcium.

Bones for Life also provides a convenient formula suitable for people who are careful to avoid consuming animal products, especially calcium-rich dairy products. Important, since finding completely vegan formulas can be a challenge because many products include vitamin D3, which is derived from sheep’s lanolin.And even non-vegetarians concerned about consuming products from animals with mad cow disease (or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) may prefer to avoid products stabilized with gelatin, or “bone source” calcium formulas derived from bovine bone matrix, which may also be more difficult to absorb.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), adequate calcium intake is critical to good bone health.An NIH panel even recommended consumption above the recently increased Recommended Daily Intake levels to promote bone health and provide other potential health benefits [June 2004]. Now, with Rainbow Light’s customizable Bones for Life system, there’s a convenient way for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike to get easy to digest, research-backed protection for bone strength and long-term health.

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Unique among supplement companies, Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, Inc., takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to formulating that combines nutrients, energizing foods, enzymes and herbs from the healing therapies of the world to address specific health and lifestyle needs for men, women, seniors and children. The benefits of this integrated, research-driven approach are an immediate, positive difference you can feel, and the long-term support of overall health. For more information
on Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, call 1-800-635-1233 or visit www.rainbowlight.com.
The headquarters are located in Santa Cruz, CA.

For questions about Rainbow Light products e-mail customer service or call (800) 635-1233

Editor’s Note: For more information about this press release, contact:
Sharon Dressen, Public Relations Coordinator, at Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems:
sharondressen@adelphia.net

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