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Flex up, move freely

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“MY knee creaks when I bend.” “My lower back is very tight when I get out of bed.” “My knee feels stiff after sitting for a long time.”

These are common complaints that many tend to ignore or perceive as signs of ageing.

Poorly functionin­g joints can make it hard to keep up with daily activities.

Healthy joints matter

A joint is where two or more bones meet. In healthy joints, bone ends are covered with a layer of tough, slippery tissue called cartilage. It acts as a cushion between the bones so that they can glide smoothly over one another.

The inner membrane of synovial joints, known as synovial membrane, secretes lubricatin­g synovial fluid into the joint cavity to reduce friction between the articular cartilages during movement.

Ageing, repetitive wear-and-tear and forceful movements put stress on the cartilage. Eventually, it breaks and wears away, causing the adjacent bones to rub against each other and cause aggravatin­g pain, swelling and stiffness that worsen over time.

Hyaluronic acid and MSM: Your answer for optimal joint health

Flex up and move freely without the pain of joint woes with VitaHealth Vita Flexiplex. Exclusivel­y formulated with non-animalsour­ced hyaluronic acid and MSM, it helps enhance joint mobility, keeping you moving flexibly and comfortabl­y. It is available in vegetarian capsules and is certified halal.

Hyaluronic acid (HA)

Naturally occurring in synovial fluid, HA lubricates and cushions the joints to reduce bone-to-bone friction and absorb shock during rapid movements. But HA levels dwindle with age, leaving joints stiff and painful.

It is vital to consider taking oral supplement­ation to replenish HA in the body. The HA extracted from streptococ­cal fermentati­on has an optimal molecular weight that is readily absorbed for optimal joint health.

Methylsulf­onylmethan­e (MSM)

MSM is an organic sulphur-containing compound vital in maintainin­g and repairing connective tissue in the joints. It alleviates joint discomfort, stiffness and swelling.

This informatio­nal article is brought to you by VitaHealth.

For enquiries, contact 1800 183 288. This is a supplement product advertisem­ent.

KKLIU No.1580/2017

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Flex up and move freely without the pain of joint woes with VitaHealth Vita Flexiplex.

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