Blackmores PhytoLife© Tabs 90

$72.39
(RRP: $79.95)

A soy and calcium supplement to promote good health. Research shows that communities with diets high in isoflavone-rich foods such as tofu, soy and other legumes, enjoy significant health benefits. Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health and integrity.

Features and benefits

Recommended dose of four tablets per day provides all the phytoestrogens of a soy-rich diet plus over two thirds of the daily calcium requirements
Can be used in smaller doses to supplement a diet that already contains some soy (eg tofu, soy milk or soy bread)
Combines the benefits of soy with calcium
Pleasant tasting tablets can be chewed or swallowed
Flexible dosage regime


How it works

Epidemiological research indicates that populations consuming diets rich in soy foods enjoy significant health benefits, in particular a decreased incidence of certain diseases prevalent in Western societies. These diseases are known to be diet-related, and isoflavone (or 'phytoestrogen') intake is one of the key nutrient factors in controlling them. The typical Oriental diet contains 20-60mg of isoflavones derived from soy foods such as tofu, tempeh and miso (at least ten times the intake of isoflavones in the average Western diet, which contains 2-5 mg).
The dietary isoflavones with the most important biological role are daidzin and genistin, (found in large quantities in soy beans), which are converted in the body to the active forms daidzein and genistein. Isoflavones have a chemical structure similar to that of the naturally-occurring hormone oestrogen, and have an activity that is between 1,000 and 100,000 less than that of the naturally-occurring hormones.


Dosage

Adults - Chew or swallow one or two tablets in the morning & night, or as professionally prescribed. Dividing the dosage provides a more constant level of the components of the product, replicating the way these ingredients are assimilated from the diet


Cautions

Always read the label. Use only as directed.


Side Effects

None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.




Active Ingredients Per Tablet

Glycine max (Soya bean) seed powder 550 mg
standardised to contain isoflavones 16 mg
Calcium hydrogen phosphate 720 mg
equivalent to elemental calcium 167 mg

Medicine interactions

If taking biphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs), tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics or thyroid hormones separate doses by at least 2 hours. Calcium and soya bean may decrease the absorption and efficacy of these medications.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if taking verapamil. Calcium may decrease the activity of this medication.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if taking warfarin. Soya bean may decrease the anticoagulant activity of this medication.


Physical description

A cream, mottled, large chewable capsule shaped tablet with break bar. Film-coated clear.