Arthrochron®

Basics

Concerns relating to joint and cartilage health tend to increase with age and are typically also accelerated by factors like obesity and lack of exercise. Joint concerns may arise as early as age 30, and by age 60 nearly every human being experiences wear and tear of the cartilage of at least one joint, most often the knee or hip. In persons who suffer from joint concerns, the healthy balance between the formation and degradation of cartilage is often disturbed, resulting in cartilage wear that may or may not be accompanied by minor discomfort.

Although the symptoms relating to joint wear and tear can ultimately be relieved by drastic measures like medication or surgery, underlying causes, such as a lack of important components required for the formation of cartilage in the body, are often left unaddressed. Supplementing the diet with the nutrients required to nourish the cartilage can effectively help protect cartilage and joint health.      

Effects

With increasing age, the body loses its ability to produce adequate amounts of nutrients like glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid. This deficiency tends to primarily affect weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips, however the wrists, shoulders, or other joints may also be affected.

Glucosamine: The main components of joint cartilage are glucosaminoglycans (amino sugar complexes), of which glucosamine, an amino sugar and derivative of glucose, is one constituent. The more glucosamine the body has, the more glucosaminoglycans (and therefore cartilage mass) it is able to produce.  Quite often, sufficient quantities of glucosamine cannot be produced by the body on its own.  It is also difficult to get enough glucosamine from the food we eat, because although it is present in the joint cartilage of all living beings it’s not available in this form in our daily food.  Additionally, high concentrations of glucosamine are only found in shellfish. Therefore, the best way to get additional glucosamine is through supplementation.

Chondroitin: Chondroitin is a component of glycans, which are very important for the formation of cartilage. Its basic structure contains another aminosaccharide called galactosamine. Chondroitin gives the joint cartilage its structure, and is responsible for its water-binding capacity and allowing the permeability of nutrients. The latter is especially important, as cartilaginous tissue does not contain any blood vessels and is only nourished passively via diffusion. Chondroitin in the body plays a role in the restoration of joint function and even in fracture healing, as many trials have shown. Quite often, sufficient quantities of chondroitin cannot be produced by the body.  Chondroitin is also not ingested with food because the only source of sufficient chondroitin is animal cartilage, so it also must be administered to the body as a supplement.

Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is the main component of the synovial fluid found between the joints. Significant quantities of hyaluronic acid are also found within the joint cartilage. Hyaluronic acid belongs to the group of glucosaminoglycans and is composed of very long molecular chains, so it normally is not absorbed well by the body.  The hyaluronic acid in Arthrochron® is in a specially-hydrolyzed form, allowing for significantly better absorption.

MSM: MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) is also known as organic sulfur, and is one of the main sources of sulfur in our food. It is found in nearly all foodstuffs (like milk, fruit, vegetables, grain, meat, and fish) but is destroyed by heating. MSM can help soothe minor joint discomfort and is involved in the healthy regeneration of cartilage and connective tissue, helping the body to maintain joint and musculoskeletal health.

Zinc and manganese: These trace elements are involved in the formation of certain enzymes that play an important role in maintaining healthy cartilage mass and synovial fluid levels.

Resveratrol, OPC and vitamin C: Resveratrol and oligomeric proanthocyanide (OPC) are derived from grapes and have anti-oxidative properties, as does vitamin C, which is contained in several fruits and vegetables. All of these nutrients work to protect against free radicals which can wreak havoc on cells and tissue structures.

Uses

Common treatments address only the symptoms of joint concerns, bringing about only short-term relief. Because they do not address the disturbed balance between cartilage formation and degradation, and the resulting loss of cartilage mass, they do little to address the underlying problem. Additionally, many solutions have undesirable side effects which may be damaging to health in the long term.

Arthrochron® is a safe natural alternative for maintaining joint and cartilage health. Glucosamine and galactosamine derivatives promote the healthy production of substances required to maintain sufficient joint function and cartilage mass, while also helping to soothe minor discomfort and maintain healthy freedom of movement. For optimum benefits, long-term supplementation with Arthrochron® is recommended.

The division of the Arthrochron® doses into a morning and evening capsule, based on chronobiological principles, ensures the joints and cartilage receive an optimal supply of nutrients throughout the day.

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