- A high potency multi-vitamin-mineral - to provide the body and jointswith all the nutrients they need to repair themselves
- 1,000mg of Vitamin C daily - a natural pain-killer and antioxidant
- Omega-3 essential fatty acids – a natural anti-inflammatory
- Plus a combination of the following, all of which have been scientifically proven to help with joint pain.
Glucosamine Sulphate – Glucosamine is made in the body from glucose (sugar) and an amino acid called ‘glutamine’. It is needed by the body to manufacture specialised molecules called ‘glycosaminoglycans’ (GAGs), which are important for the development of cartilage, bone, ligaments, nails, hair, and skin. Although Glucosamine does not work as fast as some standard pain medications, it has been shown to achieve equivalent levels of pain relief within 6 weeks, without the serious side effects associated with drugs. In fact, many European physicians are now giving Glucosamine to their Osteoarthritis patients as a first-line treatment.
Chondroitin Sulphate – Chondroitin Sulphate consists of repeating chains of molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Chondroitin Sulphate is a major constituent of cartilage; providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage - an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage. A number of double-blind, placebo-controlled studies involving several hundred participants suggest that Chondroitin Sulphate can relieve symptoms of Osteoarthritis.
MSM – MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) is an organic form of sulphur that plays essential roles in human health. It is believed to be a necessary building block for proteins, especially those found in the hair, muscles, and connective tissue of the joints and skin. A small double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examined the use of MSM in Osteoarthritis. Sixteen patients aged 55-78 with x-ray evidence of Osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to either 2,250 mg of MSM daily or a placebo. Based on the participants' own assessments of their pain levels, those taking MSM experienced an 82% improvement by the end of 6 weeks, compared to an 18% improvement in those taking the placebo.
Devil’s Claw – Devil’s Claw is a plant native to southern Africa, especially the Kalahari desert, Namibia and the island of Madagascar. One double-blind study followed 89 individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis for a 2-month period. The group given Devil’s Claw showed improved mobility and a significant decrease in pain intensity. Another double-blind study of 50 people with various types of arthritis found that 10 days of treatment with Devil’s Claw provided significant pain relief.
Summary
No-one needs to suffer from joint problems! There is considerable evidence that natural supplements, such as Glucosamine Sulphate, Chondroitin Sulphate, MSM and Devil’s Claw, are not only as effective for treating joint problems than medications, but do so without side effects. What’s more, when you take daily exercise, achieve your ideal weight and make some adjustments to your diet, the results are even better and quicker – often taking less than 4 weeks to notice the improvement.(published with permission in writing from:http://weblog.healthydirect.co.uk)
