JOINT HEALTH

A joint is the area where two bones and their respective connective tissues come together. Joints are largely responsible for absorbing the stresses placed on our bodies during movement and weight-bearing activities. Healthy joints are needed to properly absorb all of the stress and impact forces we place on our joints.

INGREDIENTS:

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): MSM is a natural and bioavailable source of sulfur that is naturally present in small quantities in our food (milk, eggs, chili, etc.). Sulfur is a trace element essential for the functioning of the body. It may help with joint health by reducing inflammation, stimulating cartilage repair, and supporting healthy joint cartilage. MSM may inhibit the NF-kB pathway, which is linked to inflammation. It may stimulate mesenchymal stem cells to produce cartilage cells. MSM may help your body make collagen and glucosamine, which are important for healthy joints. It may help reduce muscle soreness and joint pain after exercise. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Glucosamine HCL: Glucosamine is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body, and is a key part of cartilage. Glucosamine is a monosaccharide precursor of hyaluronic acid and glycosaminoglycans, constituents of cartilage. It may help prevent cartilage breakdown and increase the fluid around joints. Glucosamine is commonly used to help with osteoarthritis, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.

Chondroitin Sulfate: Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan, an essential structural constituent of cartilage. Supplementing with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates together can provide significant benefits for musculoskeletal support.* Chondroitin sulfates, a category of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), are required for the formation of various important components of joint cartilage.* These two nutrients – glucosamine and chondroitin – support joint function and mobility by enhancing the body's production of GAGs and preventing their degradation.* Clinical research indicates that supplementing with chondroitin sulfates supports joint structures.* It helps keep cartilage healthy by absorbing water into the connective tissue and blocking enzymes that break down cartilage. 

Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa) (root): Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound that may help with joint pain and inflammation. Helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response throughout the body and provides relief from injuries and overuse of muscles and joints.* Curcumin can block enzymes and cytokines that cause inflammation. It may help restore the balance of T cells that cause and protect against inflammation. 

L-Leucine: It is a branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) that is a constituent of muscles. L-Leucine primarily helps joints by supporting the muscles surrounding them through its ability to stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which is crucial for maintaining muscle strength and function, thereby indirectly protecting and stabilizing joints, particularly in conditions like osteoarthritis where muscle weakness can exacerbate joint pain; this effect is achieved by activating the mTOR pathway, a key regulator of muscle growth and repair. By promoting muscle protein synthesis, L-Leucine helps prevent muscle wasting, which can occur with age or joint degeneration, leading to better joint support and function. Leucine's muscle-building properties can aid in faster recovery from joint injuries by facilitating muscle repair and regeneration. 

Boswellia (Boswellia Serrata) (gum resin): It contains boswellic acid, which helps to keep the joints relaxed and comfortable and could have a beneficial role in the musculoskeleton, bones, and joints. In addition, Boswellia serrata supports gastrointestinal tract health, helps maintain blood cholesterol at normal levels, supports heart function, supports intellectual function, contributes to a normal menstrual cycle, and contributes to good sexual health in men. Boswellia can inhibit the activity of the lipoxygenase enzymes, thus promoting a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.*

Contains: Crustacean Shellfish (Crab and Shrimp)