Keeping people physically active and mobile
A HEALTHY, active lifestyle is the goal of many modern consumers. Essential to achieving this are strong bones and joints.
As you grow older, age-related stiffness and discomfort in the joints become a fact of life.
Routine activities become a challenge as limited mobility hampers your movement.
To protect your joints, practise healthy lifestyle habits and use your joints the right way.
These tips can help keep your joints healthy for a long time.
1) Lose weight, if you need to – one of the things you can do for your joints is not to carry too much body weight.
2) Stay active – regular exercise helps your joints work like they should, eases stiffness and relieves fatigue. It strengthens the muscles that support your joints.
3) Practise good posture – proper posture protects your shoulder, hip and knee joints.
4) Eat for joint health – choose diets with calcium content, omega3, Type 2 collagen peptides or hyaluronic acid to protect your joints.
Opceden Fortigen is formulated with Type II collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to keep people physically active and mobile.
Type II collagen
Cartilage is composed of a variety of biomolecules including proteins, water and small molecules that help reduce friction and keep joints healthy.
One of those proteins is collagen, which makes up the bulk of the cartilage in your joints.
Type II collagen is the basis for cartilage and forms fibrils.
This fibrillary network of collagen allows the cartilage to entrap proteoglycan aggregate as well as provide tensile strength to the tissue. Opceden Fortigen uses German bioactive-patented Type II collagen peptides, which has a small molecular size.
Hyaluronic acid
In a healthy joint, a thick substance called synovial fluid provides lubrication, allowing bones to glide against one another.
The critical substance in synovial fluid known as hyaluronic acid breaks down.
Loss of hyaluronic acid appears to contribute to joint pain and stiffness. It is a substance that is naturally present in the human body.
It is found in the highest concentrations in fluids in the eyes and joints.
Hyaluronic acid works by acting as a cushion and lubricant in the joints and other tissues.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is water-soluble, meaning it is not stored in your body and you must consume adequate amounts from your diet throughout the day.
The vitamin is required as a co-factor in a number of biochemical reactions and it is also an important antioxidant.
Vitamin C is required for the proper development and functions of many parts of the body such as helping boost immune system which may help in building collagen.
Opceden Fortigen is specially formulated in a flavourless powder to dissolve instantly in water.
You can add it to your favourite drink for a collagen-boosting treat.
Opceden Fortigen does not contain preservatives, artificial colouring, additives or sugar, and is a non-dairy product.
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KKLIU No.0320/2017