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Nutritional Support for Healthy Joints
Maintaining healthy joint integrity and function is an ongoing challenge for millions of us, especially as we age. The various tissues that make up our joints are not only vulnerable to the wear and tear of everyday living, but also to a lack of proper nutritional support. And did you know that a lack of exercise also impacts joint tissue integrity? This is because regular movement of your joints is necessary for delivery of the essential nutrients to the joint cartilage. Therefore, a comprehensive joint care program that combines the maintenance of proper joint biomechanics with targeted nutritional support and proper exercise may promote joint tissue strength and resiliency, as well as healthy joint mobility.
The Fundamentals
To provide fundamental support of the tissues that comprise your joints, Dr. Schneider recommends:
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Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, and antioxidant cofactors as first stage fundamentals for joint cartilage formation and function.
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Niacinamide and N-acetylcysteine for inhibition of a biochemical cycle triggered by free radicals that adversely impacts joint tissue integrity.
Recommended Products for Fundamental Support:
ChondroCare is a comprehensive formula that features glucosamine sulfate (GS) and chondroitin sulfate (CS), which support the formation and maintenance of healthy cartilage and enhance joint lubrication. In addition, ChondroCare supplies the mineral cofactors needed to synthesize a critical antioxidant enzyme that protects joint cartilage and joint lubricating synovial fluid from damaging free radicals
Alapars features niacinamide combined with N-acetylcysteine in a formula designed to support the optimal function and health of joints by interrupting a cycle of events that directly impacts joint health. Alapars helps to promote healthy tissues of the joint, including joint cartilage and synovial fluid, which in turn promotes healthy joint lubrication, flexibility, and function.
Short-Term Support
For those who may need short-term intensive support, Dr. Schneider recommends these nutrients targeting the joints:
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Homeopathic support for the treatment of arthritis pain and inflammation
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Specialized herbs traditionally used to support healthy joints, such as turmeric and boswellia, with potent antioxidants to protect joint tissues from damaging free radicals.
Recommended Products for Short-Term Support:
Homeopathic Formula-General Arthritis Remedy
This traditionally prepared homeopathic formula features substances such as Hekla lava and Dulcamera, which are applicable in the treatment of arthritis pain and inflammation.
Inflavonoid Intensive Care features a blend of select Ayurvedic herbs such as boswellia, turmeric, and ginger that may support normal, healthy fatty acid metabolism and eicosanoid balance associated with healthy joint tissue. Inflavonoid Intensive Care also features a variety of nutrients with antioxidant properties, including lemon bioflavonoid complex, cayenne pepper, quercetin, and vitamin C, which may reduce the generation of, and joint damage caused by, free radicals.
Long-Term Support
Maintaining a long-term, healthy cellular balance of essential fatty acids plays a key role in promoting healthy eicosanoid synthesis. Eicosanoids are hormone-like compounds that regulate a variety of processes essential for healthy joints. To promote balanced eicosanoid synthesis, Dr. Schneider recommends:
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Concentrated levels of the omega-3 essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), to promote healthy eicosanoid synthesis and optimal joint mobility.
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A blend of various forms of vitamin E to protect against the oxidation of essential fatty acids in your body.
Recommended Products for Long-Term Support:
EPA-DHA Extra Strength is a cold water fish oil supplement that provides highly concentrated levels of the omega-3 essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which function as precursors for healthy eicosanoid synthesis. A healthy balance of eicosanoids is essential for healthy joint tissue integrity and function.
E Complex-1:1 is a unique, natural vitamin E complex that features a 1:1 ratio of alpha to gamma tocopherol, which more closely resembles the tocopherol profile found naturally in vitamin E-rich plants. Along with alpha tocopherol, gamma tocopherol appears to play an important role in protecting against the oxidation of lipids, such as essential fatty acids, caused by free radicals.
Complementary Intestinal Support
In addition to providing direct support to joint tissues, maintaining a healthy intestinal lining is especially important to prevent the absorption of molecules that can ultimately lodge in your joints and trigger a damaging reaction. Nutrients that support a healthy intestinal lining include:
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Antioxidant vitamins, minerals, and bioflavonoids that reduce free radical generation and aid internal detoxification of material that accumulates when tissues are stressed, and nutrients that favor balanced fatty acid metabolism.
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The amino acid glutamine, a preferred fuel for the cells of the intestinal lining, and herbs that promote healthy mucous membranes of the intestinal lining.
Recommended Products for Complementary Intestinal Support:
(A Medical Food for Inflammation)
UltraInflamX is a nutritionally diverse medical food designed to provide targeted nutritional support for patients with chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. UltraInflamX features a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, bioflavonoids, and the phytonutrients rutin, curcumin, and quercetin to nutritionally support balanced fatty acid metabolism, detoxification, gastrointestinal mucosa integrity, and reduction of damaging free radical generation.
Glutagenics features a synergistic blend of glutamine and deglycyrrhizinized licorice - key ingredients that comprehensively support the integrity and optimal barrier function of the intestinal lining. The formula supplies 3.5 grams per serving of glutamine, a preferred source of fuel for the rapidly dividing cells of the intestinal lining, and a 10:1 licorice extract that has been processed to remove glycyrrhizinic acid to eliminate the potential side effects of licorice consumption.
Ultra Flora Plus is a patented probiotic supplement featuring highly viable, pure strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM strain) and Bifidobacterium infantis - "friendly" flora that help support a healthy intestinal environment. In addition, Ultra Flora Plus features fructooligosaccharides and immunoglobulin proteins, which support the growth of these friendly bacteria. Maintaining a healthy intestinal environment enhances the health of the intestinal lining and promotes gut barrier function.
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