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Facts
About Your Joints
The health, mobility and function of your joints can be
compromised by injury, disease, excess stress/pressure, and simple
daily wear and tear. Fortunately, exciting research – both old and
new – has shown that certain powerful nutrients can have a
tremendous positive impact on maintaining healthy joints and
connective tissue:
- Glucosamine Sulfate
not only initiates the production of
the key elements of joint and cartilage integrity, but also
protects the existing cartilage. Clinical studies have shown that
glucosamine can actually help the body repair and replace lost
cartilage, thereby reversing the process.
- Chondroitin Sulfate
initiates a process which attracts and
keeps fluid in the joints. The fluid then acts as a "shock
absorber", protecting the cartilage, and also transports nutrients
into the area, keeping it healthy.
- Studies have shown that mega doses of
Methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM) are more effective at
relieving pain than NSAIDs, and without the side-effects. It also
has anti-inflammatory properties and helps the body to eliminate
toxins.
- Cetyl-myristoleate (CMO)
is a fatty acid that serves to
lubricate joints while reducing inflammation. It also helps reduce
the autoimmune response common in diseases such as rheumatoid
arthritis.
- Boswellia extract
has demonstrated the ability to inhibit
the inflammatory response and improve blood supply to the joints.
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) is known as both an
anti-inflammatory and a powerful detoxifier.
- Other nutrient co-factors such as vitamin B6, niacin, evening
primrose oil and zinc have also been shown to have specific value
in maintaining healthy joints.
These nutrients are most effective when added to a base of full
spectrum supplementation (100+ nutrients needed on a daily
basis).
Excerpt from ‘You Can Be…Well at Any Age’ by
Dr. Steven Whiting, Director, Institute of Nutritional
Science Reproduced with
permission.
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