Evidence supporting the use of: Herbal blend (proprietary)
For the body system: Skeletal System (Bones)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Herbal blends have been traditionally used in many cultures to support the skeletal system and bone health. Common herbs found in proprietary blends for skeletal support may include horsetail (Equisetum arvense), nettle (Urtica dioica), alfalfa (Medicago sativa), and others. Historically, these herbs have been valued for their mineral content, particularly silica and calcium, which are important in bone formation and maintenance. For example, horsetail has been used in European folk medicine due to its high silica content, believed to aid in bone strength and repair. Nettle and alfalfa have also been used as general tonics thought to support bone health due to their mineral richness.

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of such proprietary herbal blends for bone health is limited. While individual herbs like horsetail have shown some potential in animal studies for supporting bone formation, robust human clinical trials are generally lacking. Most claims rely on traditional use and the known nutritional content of the herbs rather than direct evidence of benefit to the skeletal system. Therefore, the use of herbal blends for bone health is primarily justified by tradition rather than strong scientific validation.

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