Regain the joy of freedom
“MY lower back is very tight when I get out of the bed in the morning.” “My knee feels stiff after sitting for long periods of time.”
These are some common complaints you may think of as just signs of ageing. Chances are, you might be suffering from a degenerative condition known as osteoarthritis (OA).
Poorly functioning joints can rob you of your freedom and take the joy out of living. It may be hard for you to get out of bed, or keep up with your daily activities, not to mention enjoy your hobbies. This can be frustrating, and downright distressing.
How do your joints work?
A joint is where two or more bones meet. Bone ends are covered with cartilage so they can glide smoothly over one another. Moving into the cartilage, synovial fluid helps lubricate the joints and nourish the cartilage to ensure smooth and easy body movements.
Ageing, repetitive wear-and-tear and forceful movements put an incredible amount of stress on your cartilage. Eventually, the cartilage deteriorates, while the synovial fluid decreases. This causes the adjacent bones to rub against each other and the friction causes the joints to be inflamed and swell up, resulting in OA. These symptoms tend to worsen over time.
OA is one of the main causes of disability in most countries. Not only does it limit your physical activities, it also causes emotional stress.
End your joint struggle naturally
Hyaluronic Acid (HA):
– Naturally occurring in synovial fluid, HA lubricates and cushions the joints to reduce bone-to-bone friction and keep them moving freely and comfortably. It also helps absorb shock in joints during rapid movements.
However, HA production tends to dwindle as you age. Between the ages of 18-35, the loss of HA within the body occurs the fastest, resulting in a mere 25% of HA present at the age of 60, which is insufficient to prevent the onset of OA.
Oral HA supplementation provides a cost-effective alternative treatment of OA. The HA extracted from streptococcal fermentation is animal-free and has an ideal size (within an average molecular weight of 1-4 MDa), ensuring optimal absorption by the body and allowing for a strong binding between HA and joint cell receptors. This stimulates the body into reproducing its own supply of HA in addition to the current supply to support joint health.
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MSM is an organic sulfur-containing compound vital in maintaining and repairing connective tissue in the joints. It is also a natural painkiller and its anti-inflammatory properties aid in lessening pain and stiffness caused by OA.
Concern about OA is not just for the elderly, though. Individuals who regularly perform physically demanding tasks that put stress on the joints, women who frequently walk in high heels and those with poor posture are also susceptible to OA and can benefit from taking these two ingredients as a preventive measure against future joint pains.
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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM):
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