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Glucosamine and Arthritis
by J.R. Rogers
Information on how glucosamine actually works, the science backing glucosamine, and how to select the best glucosamine product…
As I stated in my article “Osteoarthritis Explained” healthy cartilage requires four things. These are:
1. water for lubrication and nourishment
2. proteoglycans to attract and hold water
3. collagen to hold proteoglycans in place
4. chondrocytes to clean away old proteoglycans and collagen and produce new ones
The Info on Glucosamine
One of the most effective supplements for joint health is a compound called glucosamine. Glucosamine is a key component of cartilage. Glucosamine works to stimulate joint function and repair.
Each person produces a certain amount of glucosamine within their bodies. When people grow older, their bodies lose the capacity to make enough glucosamine. Having ample glucosamine in your body is essential to producing the nutrients needed to stimulate the production of synovial fluid, the fluid which lubricates your cartilage and keeps your joints healthy. Without enough glucosamine, the cartilage in their weight-bearing joints, such as the hips, knees, and hands deteriorates. The cartilage then hardens and forms bone spurs, deformed joints, and limited joint movement.
So How Does Glucosamine Figure Into Healthy Cartilage?
Glucosamine is…
1. a major building block of proteoglycans
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2. needed to make glycosaminoglycans, proteins that bind water in the cartilage matrix
3. a source of nutrients for the synthesis of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans
4. a stimulant to chondrocytes
5. a key factor in determining how many proteoglycans are produced by the chondrocytes
6. needed to spur chondrocytes to produce more collagen and proteoglycans
7. a regulator of cartilage metabolism which helps to keep cartilage from breaking down
HALAL FOODS JOINT HEALTH COMPLEX WITH OptiMSM™
Just 2 capsules daily provides 1500mg Glucosamine Sulfate Complex and 300mg Chondroitin Sulfate to assist the body’s natural ability to rebuild cartilage and 400mg of OptiMSM™ to support healthy joint mobility. Research recommends the use of 1500mg Glucosamine Sulfate as the appropriate daily level for most people
Glucosamine Sulfate (sourced from seafood) and Chondroitin Sulfate (sourced from shark cartilage) taken regularly over time, help to rebuild and restore joint cartilage destroyed by normal wear and tear, as a result of aging.
Chondroitin Sulfate acts as a ‘fluid magnet’, drawing fluids and nutrients into the cartilage, enabling it to grow and be replaced. It works in conjunction with Glucosamine Sulfate to help rebuild cartilage.
OptiMSM™ (MethylSulfonylMethane) is a rich source of bioavailable Sulphur needed for healthy joints. It helps to manage joint tenderness and discomfort, promotes circulation to the joints, helps to reduce muscle spasms around joints, acts as an antioxidant and aids joint lubrication.
Nutritional co-factors, including Zinc, Manganese, Copper and Selenium act as powerful antioxidants to protect joints against harmful free radical damage and assist in the formation of cartilage and joint tissue.
Helps maintain healthy cartilage and joint tissue that support flexibility and mobility. Also helps to prevent the breakdown of cartilage and avoid further joint damage.
Can be taken together with conventional pain relievers, including Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), and long term use of this produce may reduce the requirement for these drugs.
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The sulfate content in this product should not pose a problem for those who have an allergy to sulfonamide antibacterial drugs.
Generally well tolerated. Take it with food to minimize the posibilty oif digestive upsets.
PRECAUTIONS/ CONTRA-INDICATIONS HERB/ NUTRIENT-DRUG INTERACTIONS
Patients on prescribed medication should consult their doctor before using this product.
Not recommended for those with an established allergy to seafood/shellfish.
Patients taking anticoagulant medication such as Warfarin, should have their medication closely monitored since MSM in high dosage may increase the blood thinning effects of these drugs.
Not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding without medical advice.
WHY YOU NEED TO FEED THOSE JOINTS!
Joint discomfort is often due to the breakdown of articular cartilage, inflammation and joint degeneration as a result of several factors, including aging, injuries, over-use, obesity and family history. Key symptoms include joint stiffness, pain, swelling, tenderness, joint deformities and loss of mobility, often relieved with rest. Joint problems occur most frequently in people in their 50s, 60s and 70s, mainly affecting the weight bearing joints (hips, knees, spine, feet) and hands. Damaged cartilage results in the release of inflammatory compounds that further destroy the cartilage, resulting in pain and inflammation. Continual inflammation can promote further damage and joint degeneration. It is important to check any joint problems with a healthcare professional.
Cartilage, a natural connective substance that cushions joints and acts as a shock absorber between the bones that make up the joint, is worn away through use or injury. Cartilage must be replaced throught the availability of Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate, natural compounds the body uses to help rebuild and replace the cartilage found in every joint.
Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate are natural components of cartilage, ligaments and tendons. However, as we age, or as the result of injury to the cartilage or joint tissue, our ability to provide these natural substances declines, so supplementation may become an important option.
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MSM (MethylSulfonylMethane) is a natural organic source of bioavailable Sulphur, an essential element found in nerve tissue, skin, hair and needed every day for healthy joints and tissues. Sulphur is a key mineral to support the integrity of connective tissue, including skin and cartilage. It is also an important component of of intracellular antioxidants, such as glutathione. Althought used for centuries for its beneficial effects on muscle and joint mobility, sulphur’s real importance was not highlighted until the 1960’s when it underwent intense research. Some of this research resulted in OptiMSM™, a special patented form of MSM of the highest quality. More than 20 years research had confirmed the benefits of OptiMSM™ in a wide range of joint and other conditions. OptiMSM™ has shown remarkable benefits in improving joint mobility through its effects on maintaining the synovial fluid that provides joint lubrication. It allows the cartilage covering the ends of the bones to pass smoothly over each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before the benefits of Halal Foods Joint Health Complex with OptiMSM™ will be experienced?
This will depend upon the extent of cartilage loss. Cartilage repair can be a slow process, so allow 2 – 12 weeks for real benefits.
How long do I need to keep taking this product?
When improvement is noted, the dose may be reduced. However, cartilage must be constantly replaced and if insufficient Glucosamine and Chondroitin are available to the joints, the symptoms may return, requiring long– term supplementation. There are several other joint care formulations in our range, some of which do not include MSM, which is predominantly recommended for people experiencing a great deal of joint discomfort. Once joint tenderness subsides, then use of these other products may be considered.
