Connective tissue, which consists mainly of collagen and elastin, is the body's main structural material. It forms the bulk of tendons and ligaments and provides a framework for bone and muscles. As the body ages, tissues lose elasticity; the collagen fibres thicken and become stiff so that the muscles and joints are less flexible, and the skin becomes wrinkled. Aging connective tissue has fewer cells than that of young people. The irregular cell distribution makes the entire connective tissue structure less flexible and less resilient after even minor injury. The main, bulky structures of the body are affected by aging in several ways. Bones become thinner and more brittle as a result of osteoporosis, the loss of collagen reduces muscle bulk and strength, and loss of cartilage makes joints painful and stiff.

The White Oak Plus formulation contains nutrients to sustain the skeleton and connective tissues. The inner bark of the white oak contains about 10 percent of a tannin complex, often referred to as quercitannic acid. Tannins precipitate proteins from solution; they protect injured tissues by precipitating their proteins to form an antiseptic, protective coat under which the regeneration of new tissues may take place.

• Primary -- men and women who want to sustain their skeleton and connective tissues

• Helps sustain the skeleton and connective tissues
• Protect injured tissues
• Helps increase joint flexibility

Take two capsules three times daily with a large glass of water, up to six capsules a day.

White oak bark, black walnut hulls, queen of the meadow leaf, marshmallow root, and mullein leaf in a gelatin capsule.