BoneMate Plus
For Bone and Immune Health
Item: 22560
Serving size: 2 tablets
Servings Per Container: 60
Immunity Boost
While vitamin D is well known for its
ability to enhance the absorption
and effectiveness of calcium, very
few people are aware of its ability
to stimulate our immune system.
Vitamin D research has discovered
that vitamin D may stimulate and
be an important part of a healthy
immune system.*6,7,13,14
Chemical structure of vitamin D3, the
form of vitamin D synthesized by humans
upon exposure to sunlight.
For those wanting to strengthen their bones and provide a boost
to their immune system, BoneMate Plus provides calcium,
vitamin D, and other ingredients needed for optimal health.*
PRODUCT INFORMATION
BoneMate Plus is specially formulated to help maintain optimal bone health.* It contains three
forms of calcium and vitamin D to maximize absorption and aid in the support of healthy bones,
teeth, nerves, heart, and muscle tissue.* As we age, we cannot feel our bones getting weaker. As
such, we may not know we have osteoporosis until a bone is fractured from a minor fall or some
other common occurrence. Women are especially susceptible to bone mass loss in later years,
and can lose up to 20 percent of bone mass after menopause.1 Approximately one in two women
and one in four men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their remaining
lifetime.1
To help prevent bone loss and strengthen the immune system, BoneMate Plus contains the
following ingredients:
Calcium Calcium is a major structural element of calcified tissues like bone and teeth. Three
different forms of calcium: dicalcium malate, tricalcium phosphate, and calcium citrate, help
ensure that optimal amounts of calcium are absorbed by the body.*
Magnesium An essential part of over 300 metabolic reactions, magnesium is necessary for
energy production, synthesis of essential molecules, bone support, cell signaling and more.* 2
Vitamin C A vitamin essential to proper health, vitamin C is a water-soluble molecule that helps
to protect eyesight,3 increase iron absorption,4 and strengthen collagen.*5
Vitamin D Recent research has shown how important vitamin D supplementation is to good
health.6,7 Unfortunately, many of us are not getting the amounts we need.* Surveys have found
that 7.6 million American children are vitamin D deficient.8
Vitamin K Vitamin K has been found to assist in the normal growth and development of bone
tissue while preventing cartilage and soft tissue from being calcified.*9
Trace Minerals BoneMate Plus also contains the trace minerals boron, zinc, manganese, and
copper.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Calcium is essential for maintaining proper bone mass10
Copper has been shown to improve bone density in conjunction with calcium 11,12
Vitamin D helps to increase the absorption and effectiveness of calcium. It may also play an
important part in a healthy immune system*6,7,9,13,14,15
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
 BoneMate Plus
Tricalcium Phosphate
Calcium Citrate
Dicalcium Malate
Chemical structures of Tricalcium Phosphate,
Calcium Citrate, and Dicalcium Malate, the three
types of calcium found in BoneMate Plus
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. I drink a lot of milk, do I get additional
benefits from BoneMate Plus?
A. A study involving over 72,000
postmenopausal women found that
drinking just milk, or milk plus a calcium
supplement was not associated with a
decrease in hip fractures. However, a
higher intake of vitamin D was associated
with a decrease in hip fractures illustrating
the importance of having a bone
supplement that contains more than just
calcium.15
Q. Who can take BoneMate Plus?
A. BoneMate Plus is suitable for all ages
above 8 years old. Pregnant and nursing
mothers should ask their doctor to see if
this product is right for them before use.
Q. How much should I take?
A. Two tablets twice a day is the
recommended daily serving.
Q. When should I use BoneMate Plus?
A. BoneMate Plus is best taken with a meal.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease.
For more information, contact your local Unicity
Associate.
Unicity International, Inc. 1201 North 800 East,
Orem, Utah 84097
Customer Care: 801-226-2600, Order Entry: 800-
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SCIENCE
Calcium is the most common mineral in the body. Almost 99% of the calcium in our body is
found in the bones and teeth. Bone is not a hard and lifeless structure - rather, it is a
complex, living tissue that is always regenerating. It is essential that we exercise and have
enough calcium and vitamin D in our diet to prevent osteoporosis, a debilitating disease
that threatens 55 percent of Americans 50 years of age and older according to the National
Osteoporosis Foundation.1
Vitamin D, a secosteroid that is produced by the body upon exposure to the sun, is
required for optimal calcium absorption. To ensure that calcium absorption is not limited
by inadequate vitamin D levels, BoneMate Plus contains 2000 IU of vitamin D per serving.
In addition to facilitating calcium absorption, Vitamin D has been shown to target over
2000 different genes in the body. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased
risks for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and
osteoporosis.
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3. Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group. A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose
supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision
loss. AREDS report no. 8. Arch Ophthalmol 2001;119:1417-36.
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