Joints are structures located between bones that, together with muscles, enable movement. For this reason, joint health is extremely important for everyone. Healthy joints mean freedom of movement.
What is Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects joint cartilage, as well as ligaments and the underlying bone.
It manifests as deterioration in the structure of joint cartilage, along with thinning, wear, and damage to the cartilage.
It generally occurs with advancing age. It is most commonly seen in the knees, hips, wrists, and spine.
As cartilage deterioration progresses, fluid loss and pain develop in the joint.
The primary function of collagen, found in skin and muscle cells, is to strengthen connective tissue and maintain the body’s integrity.
Type 2 collagen is one of the most important types of protein for our bodies. Type 2 collagen is a protein essential for a healthy life at any age.
Type 2 collagen prevents the loss of joint fluid and supports more flexible, pain-free joints.
What Is NEM (Natural Eggshell Membrane)?
Eggshell membrane is an innovative ingredient containing collagen and glycosaminoglycans that has been shown to benefit joint health.
When used in daily doses of 500 mg for conditions such as osteoarthritis and joint inflammation, NEM (Natural Eggshell Membrane) provides both rapid (by day 7) and sustained pain relief.
What Is Astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid, primarily of marine origin, with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects demonstrated in both experimental and human studies.
It is 550 times more potent than vitamin E,
6,000 times that of vitamin C,
800 times that of Coenzyme Q10,
and 40 times more potent than beta-carotene. Various clinical studies have also shown that astaxanthin can alleviate inflammation in cartilage tissue thanks to its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
References:
Mol Cells. 2003 Aug 31;16(1):97-105. Astaxanthin inhibits nitric oxide production and inflammatory gene expression by suppressing I(kappa)B kinase-dependent NF-kappaB activation.
Microbiol Biotechnol. 2008 Dec;18(12):1990-6. Effects of astaxanthin on the production of NO and the expression of COX-2 and iNOS in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglial cells.