Matol Botanical Introduces Two New Products

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Matol Botanical Introduces Two New Products

• Matol Glucosamine with MSM, Devils Claw and
  Collagen Hydrolysate
• Liquid Formula

Matol Calcium Magnesium Liquid Formula
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Osteoarthritis

• Millions of people worldwide are afflicted with
  the disabling joint pain of osteoarthritis
• As joints become swollen and painful, physical
  activity decreases
• Decreased physical activity, reduces joint
  flexibility and increases discomfort
• Decreased physical activity leads to overweight
  and obesity
• Overweight and obesity put additional stress on
  painful joints

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Preventing Osteoarthritis

• There are no medical cures for osteoarthritis
• The goal is to prevent it from occurring
• Maintain ideal body weight
• Eat proper amounts of vitamins and minerals that
  support optimal bone and joint health (calcium,
  magnesium, vitamin C and D)
• Take supplements that can help repair cartilage
  damage

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Glucosamine What is it?

• Natural compound found in healthy cartilage
• Not found in foods
• Studies show glucosamine, taken regularly for 4-6
  months can reduce the joint discomfort of
  osteoarthritis

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Glucosamine is safe and natural

• Many products used to reduce discomfort caused by
  osteoarthritis are non-steroidal
  anti-inflammatory medicines
• Over time and with consistent use these products
  can damage stomach lining
• Glucosamine has no negative side effects and is
  safe for people of all ages to take

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Liquid Glucosamine

• Large pills or capsules of glucosamine are
  traditional
• Swallowing is difficult
• Matols new liquid formula makes taking this
  daily joint health supplement easy to use

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Additional ingredients

• 500 mg Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)
• Derived from plants, MSM supports healthy
  connective tissues like tendons, ligaments, and
  muscle
• Sulfur found in MSM helps form essential amino
  acids, methionine and cysteine, involved in
  reconstruction of cartilage

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Additional ingredients

• 150 mg of Devils Claw
• As an herb, used to reduce low back and neck pain
  due to its anti-inflammatory properties

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Additional ingredients

• 100 mg Collagen hydrolysate
• Collagen hydrolysate is an exciting ingredient
  that has been shown to reduce discomfort caused
  by osteoarthritis by itself
• Studies have shown that regular use can improve
  joint strength in the knee
• Collagen is the fibrous substance found in skin,
  cartilage, bone, and other tissues

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A Wise Decision

• Good nutrition involves selecting foods that
  contain rich sources of vitamins, minerals,
  proteins, carbohydrates and fats
• Good nutrition involves eating the correct amount
  of calories to achieve and maintain ideal body
  weight
• No amount of appropriate food selection can offer
  you glucosamine, MSM, devils claw, and collagen
  hydrolysate - a supplement supports good nutrition

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Calcium Magnesium

• Building strong bones and teeth requires rich
  sources of calcium and magnesium throughout the
  life cycle
• Matols new formula makes it easier to include
  these important minerals in your daily diet
• Provides 600 mg of calcium, 270 mg of magnesium,
  9 mg of zinc, and 200 IU of Vitamin D3 per
  serving

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Its not that easy to get the calcium you need

• Although many foods provide calcium, eating or
  drinking those foods may not be as easy as many
  people think
• Most calcium rich foods are dairy products like
  milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream
• Lactose intolerant individuals must restrict or
  limit their use of these foods while others may
  simply not care for them or are vegetarians

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How much calcium do you need each day?

• Males and females 9-18 yr need 1300 mg/d
• Males and females 19-50 yr need 1000 mg/d
• Males and females over 50 need 1200 mg/d
• Pregnant or nursing women 18 yr or less need 1300
  mg/d
• Pregnant or nursing women over 18 need 1000 mg/d

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Calcium in food

• 8 oz of milk provides 300 mg of calcium
• 2 oz of cheese provides 300 mg of calcium
• 8 oz of yogurt provides 400 mg of calcium
• include these foods daily along with a calcium
  supplement to be assured of getting the amount
  you need.

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Other ingredients

• 270 mg of Magnesium
• A trace mineral that is present in over 300
  enzymes
• Magnesium plays a role in the breakdown of
  carbohydrates, protein, and fat
• In addition, magnesium acts as an electrolyte
  (similar to sodium and potassium) in that it
  maintains blood pressure

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Other ingredients

• 9 mg Zinc
• An important growth mineral
• Plays a role in normal healthy tissue formation
• Found primarily in meats - vegetarians need to be
  aware of zinc needs

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Other ingredients

• 200 IU of Vitamin D3
• Plays a role in enhancing the absorption of
  calcium by as much as 30 - 80

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Preventing Osteoporosis
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Trabecular bone Primary site of bone loss
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Nutritional strategies to prevent bone loss

• Five bone related nutrients

• Calcium - 1000-1500 mg/d
• Vitamin D - 400 IU/d
• Phosphorus - 700 to 1250 mg/d
• Fluoride - no set amount
• Magnesium - 200 to 420 mg/day

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Matol makes it easy for wise choices to be made

• Every day we choose foods to eat
• What we choose determines what nutrients we get
• Busy lives makes it more difficult to choose
  proper foods
• Therefore, a wise choice is to incorporate
  dietary supplements to complement your food
  choices for optimal health.