| The human body is unique, the most cfomplex | | | | show that 46 million American adults suffer from |
| organism in the world and every aspect of the | | | | arthritis which comes to nearly 1 in 5 adults. |
| body down to the tiniest microscopic cell reveals | | | | Around 27 million people suffer from |
| that the human body is fearfully and wonderfully | | | | osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. |
| made. | | | | Osteoarthritis accounts for most of the hip and |
| The human body has 206 bones and there are | | | | knee replacement surgeries performed in the |
| 230 moveable and semi-moveable joints in the | | | | United States. It is estimated that 67 million |
| body. Joints are structures where two bones | | | | people in America will be affected by arthritis by |
| meet. When joints are healthy they hold the | | | | the year 2030. |
| bones together and allow the rigid skeleton to | | | | Even though osteoarthritis does not leave patients |
| move easily. | | | | totally disabled, it affects the quality of life |
| Joints may be synovial (with a cavity) or fibrous. | | | | because of pain on movement and joint stiffness. |
| Fibrous Joints Fibrous joints lack synovium and | | | | Osteoarthritis affecting the elbow and shoulder |
| synovial fluid. Bones in the joints are covered by | | | | joints may inhibit simple day to day activities like |
| cartilage which is an open spongy network of | | | | brushing the hair. Normal activities like dressing up, |
| calcified collagen in a tough outer shell. The bone | | | | and other household chores tend to become |
| can withstand thrust forces as long as it is | | | | painful and may ultimately lead to depression in |
| covered in cartilage, which distributes load evenly. | | | | many patients. It may restrict a person's social life |
| Without cartilage, the spongy bone collapses easily. | | | | in some cases as moving around becomes |
| Bone is constantly remodeling in response to | | | | painfully difficult. |
| stresses | | | | Nutritional Support for Joints Research shows that |
| Synovial Joints Synovial fluid is effectively a liquid | | | | nutritional support can help to relieve joint pain and |
| connective tissue. Normal synovial fluid is clear, | | | | may help restore healthy cartilage to the joints. |
| colorless and noticeably thick and stringy, like | | | | These nutrients support proper joint function, |
| eggwhite. Hence the name syn ovium ('with egg'). | | | | mobility, and healthy ligaments and tendons. |
| Its viscous and elastic properties are due to | | | | GoFlex contains: |
| hyaluronan, a long chain glycosaminoglycan | | | | Interhealth Collagen Type 2 Works with the |
| carbohydrate Healthy joints are amazing parts of | | | | immune system to promote healthy joints, while |
| the human body and when joints are healthy they | | | | improving joint mobility and flexibility. |
| provide easy, smooth and painless body | | | | Hyal Joint A natural substance known to lubricate |
| movements. They need to be taken care of to | | | | joint cartilage surfaces to reduce friction and keep |
| remain healthy lifelong. Overuse of joints can | | | | them gliding smoothly. |
| cause excessive wear and tear. Underuse of | | | | White Willow Bark Extract Ancient Egyptians used |
| joints because of a sedentary lifestyle may cause | | | | white willow for inflammation problems. |
| stiffness and joint pains | | | | Yucca Root Powder Contains natural steroidal-like |
| Common Causes of Joint Pain Joint pain can | | | | saponins that have been used to reduce |
| generally be attributed to following causes:oInjury | | | | inflammation, spasms and pain associated with |
| Injury to the joint, due to a fall, twist or | | | | arthritis. |
| overloading may cause damage to the joint and | | | | Green Lipped Mussel Extract Contains Omega-3 |
| may result in temporary inflammation and pain in | | | | and a rich blend of natural proteins, minerals and |
| the joint.oDegenerative Arthritis or | | | | mucopolysaccharides that support healthy joint |
| Osteoarthritis(OA) Wear and tear of the joints | | | | mobility and cartilage maintenance. |
| can lead to joint pains. The exact cause of OA is | | | | Boswellin A natural herb that has traditionally been |
| not known but it is generally believed that OA can | | | | used for optimum joint health. |
| be due to obesity, sedentary life style and/or lack | | | | Curcumin C3 Traditionally used for its |
| of exercise, unhealthy eating habits leading to | | | | anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antioxidant and |
| nutritional deficiencies like low calcium and other | | | | immune system stimulating properties. |
| essential minerals needed for healthy bones and | | | | DL-Phenylalanine A combination of the |
| joints. Smoking and alcohol may also contribute to | | | | well-tolerated essential amino acids that promotes |
| osteoporosis of the boneoInflammatory joint | | | | optimal joint health. |
| disorders When the joint capsule holding synovial | | | | Natto Kinase One of the most promising new |
| fluid becomes inflamed, the lubrication of the joint | | | | nutrients used to help support a healthy |
| is affected. This type of pain can be due to | | | | circulatory system. |
| rheumatoid arthritis, or arthritis due to gout and | | | | Bioperine Generates energy and increases the |
| Lyme's disease. | | | | bioavailability of other nutritional compounds. |
| Symptoms of Joint Pain May IncludeoJoint pain | | | | Grape Seed Extract A potent antioxidant that |
| that is exacerbated by exercise and relieved by | | | | that nutritionally supports reduced swelling, |
| rest. In advanced stages pain can be experienced | | | | improved blood circulation and healthy collagen. |
| during times of rest and at night. Knee pain due to | | | | MSM A vital building block of joints and cartilage. |
| OA is usually bilateral and felt in and around the | | | | Glucosamine Sulfate1 May nutritionally help to |
| knee. Hip pain due to OA is felt in the groin and | | | | stimulate your body's ability to repair its worn |
| anterior or lateral thigh.oJoint stiffness in the | | | | joints, and may help to provide joint pain relief, |
| morning or after rest.oReduced function and | | | | reduced tenderness and improved mobility. |
| mobility of joint. | | | | An insufficiency in any of these essential nutrients |
| Signs of OA Local examination of the joint | | | | that support joint health may be a significant |
| affected by OA will show:oReduced range of joint | | | | factor leading to the deterioration of the joints |
| movementoPain on movement of joint or at | | | | and causing stiffness, loss of mobility and pain. |
| extremes of joint movementoJoint swelling | | | | GoFlex contains natural proteins, minerals and |
| synovitis (warmth, effusion, synovial | | | | other nutrients to effectively provide nutritional |
| thickening)oJoint instabilityoMuscle weakness | | | | health support for joint health. |
| wasting around the affected joint. | | | | References: 1. Long-term effects of glucosamine |
| Arthritis continues to be a large and growing public | | | | sulphate on osteoarthritis progression: a |
| health problem. According to the National Center | | | | randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Lancet. |
| for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health | | | | 2001 Jan 27;357(9252):251-6. |
| Promotion, recent arthritis prevalence studies | | | | |