Frequently Asked Questions…

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What Causes Joint Discomfort?

The fact is, our joints undergo a vast amount of stress and wear throughout our lifetime – be it from exercise, age, work, play, or other internal or external factors. Over time, this increased physical stress can result in a gradual breakdown of joint cartilage (the “shock-absorber” that protects and cushions your joints), as well as a potential loss of joint stability – leading to discomfort and limited flexibility and mobility. Calcium for strong bones is not enough… the joints themselves are a key area of focus.*

Key factors affecting joints include: Age (with greater time/usage, the possibility of joint discomfort increases); Gender (statistically, women tend to develop joint discomfort more so than men); Weight (quite simply, the heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints), and Lifestyle/Work (lifestyle and work that is more physical and active will stress joints more than a lifestyle and work that is less physical) – all contributing to greater joint discomfort. Thus, to help ensure optimum flexibility, mobility, and comfort, it’s important to keep the cartilage in your joints strong, stable, and healthy.*

Rebuild, Renew & Revitalize Joints!*

Until recently, once joint cartilage had become worn, there were few non-surgical options available – but now that science has identified the key nutrients your body needs to help rebuild and revitalize the protective cartilage around your joints, you can now begin enjoying an active lifestyle again.*

Glucosamine & Chondroitin
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are two molecules that make up the type of cartilage found within joints. Inside your joints, cartilage undergoes a constant breakdown/repair cycle. However, to be properly repaired, the building blocks of cartilage must be present. Through Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplementation, you help provide your body with the cartilage building blocks it needs to help renew itself.*

• Glucosamine – is a natural substance that’s found in the covering of shellfish, and is a precursor to a molecule called a glycosaminoglycan – the molecule that’s utilized in both the formation and repair of cartilage.*

• Chondroitin – can come from natural sources, such as shark or bovine cartilage, or it can be made in a lab, is the most abundant glycosaminoglycan in cartilage, and is responsible for the resiliency of cartilage.*

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Prostaglandins are very short lived hormone-like substances that regulate cellular activity on a moment to moment basis, and are directly involved in a host of bodily function – but notably, in inflammatory responses. As such, given Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) trigger the formation of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins, a high intake of Omega-3 oils can directly help benefit inflammation.*

Through targeted, potent joint-supporting nutrients like Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Omega-3 essential fatty acids, you can help rebuild, revitalize, and renew worn joints, improve flexibility and mobility, feel better, and enjoy an active lifestyle again.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have, or suspect you might have, a health problem.