Calcium and trace mineral supplements

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Heavy metal or compound thereof

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424639, 424641, 424682, A61K 3306, A61K 3330, A61K 3332, A61K 3334

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ABSTRACT:
Nutritional mineral supplements comprising calcium citrate malate and salts of manganese, copper and zinc are disclosed. These supplements, which provide at least 25% RDA of the minerals, and used in addition to the normal diet. These supplements are useful for increasing bone growth and for treating age-related bone loss in humans and animals.

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