BioCare

BioCare is an independent, privately owned science based company founded in the United Kingdom by practitioners with many years experience in biological science and nutrition. BioCare's emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product development and manufacturing techniques. 

Over the years, BioCare has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and in some cases the world, a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients, products and manufacturing processes.

BioCare uses the purest raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever possible, produce their own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater control over what goes into their products. The entire BioCare product range is designed to be hypoallergenic.

BioCare and its products are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.

Minerals
Minerals are the inorganic elements which comprise part of the body. They contribute from 60% to 80% of all the inorganic material in the human body. The trace elements make up the remainder. Minerals and trace elements serve as vital catalysts for the biological reactions that take place within the body. They are found, for example, in bones, teeth and soft tissues. They are needed for the production of blood, hormones and enzymes, thus serving a life sustaining function.

The absorption of minerals and trace elements (excluding electrolytes) is generally less efficient than that of other nutrients. The term “bioavailability” refers to the degree to which a particular nutrient is available for use in the body. There are many factors which influence bioavailability including the compound form of the mineral or trace element.

Boron helps influence the metabolism of nutrients that help maintain bone health and may play a role in hormone regulation.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its primary function – in cooperation with phosphorus – is to help build and maintain bones and teeth. Calcium aids the blood-clotting process and helps control the passage of fluids through cells. Calcium is also is related to proper functioning of the heart and neuromuscular system.

Magnesium is involved in muscle contraction and nerve function. At least half of the magnesium in the body is combined with calcium and phosphorus in bones. The remainder is in soft tissues including red blood cells and muscles.
Manganese is an important activator of enzyme systems. It is involved in protein synthesis and fatty acid metabolism. Manganese is also necessary for normal skeletal development and pituitary gland activity.

Important Notice Regarding Supplementation

For many people, nutritional supplementation can be an important and useful adjunct to a healthy diet. However, by no means should supplementation be a substitute for food and it should also be recognised that certain nutrients should be used within the recommended guidelines so as to reduce the possibility of toxicity or side effects.

This list is only offered as a general guide and is not to be viewed as a definitive statement on the subject of drug-nutrient interactions or toxicity.

Caution should always be used with individuals who are taking any form of drug therapy.

Ongoing research will no doubt turn up additional information on the relationship between optimum nutrient intake and overdose. If in doubt consult either an authoritative text such as Martindale, Merck Index or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

The following may serve as a useful guide to some of the more common contra-indications.

Boron

• Used in low levels appears to be well tolerated. Long-term use of higher levels may lead to accumulative risks.

Calcium

• Contra-indicated in some cases of kidney stone formation and renal disease and calcium channel blocker drugs.

Magnesium

• Contra-indicated in kidney disease.

• Can cause diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes headaches when taken in large doses.