How is Joint Formula different from other glucosamine products?
Life Plus® Joint Formula is the most unique and complete
glucosamine formula on the market. It contains two types of glucosamine
(glucosamine sulfate and N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine), chondroitin sulfate and
crucial minerals to build and maintain healthy, flexible cartilage so important
to joint health. Synergistic amino acids from hydrolyzed collagen, the
predominant protein in cartilage and all connective tissues, are provided to
support healthy collagen and cartilage synthesis.
Different Forms of Glucosamine
Life Plus Joint Formula is the most unique and complete
formula of all products containing glucosamine on the market; a product that
stands head and shoulders above the other routine glucosamine-chondroitin
products. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are both natural components of
cartilage and other connective tissues in the body. Since millions of people
want to retain and promote healthy joint function, flexibility, and wide range
of movement, supplements containing one or both of these compounds have become
quite popular. To fully enjoy an active lifestyle, freedom of movement and
flexibility are necessary. Joint Formula contains two different forms of
glucosamine (for optimum bioavailability) and crucial minerals, such as
magnesium, manganese, copper, silicon, and zinc, which are necessary to build
and support healthy collagen and cartilage synthesis.
A large number of studies have been done with dietary
supplements including glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates. Both nutrients are
known to be used as “building blocks” in the maintenance of healthy, normal
joint cartilage. They are thought to stimulate production of glycosaminoglycans,
which have been shown to support healthy joints and cartilage.
Not All Glucosamine Products are Alike
Although sales of glucosamine-containing products have
reached $400 million annually in the United States alone, because of reports
that glucosamine assists in joint flexibility and mobility, not all such
products are alike. Nearly half (6 out of 13) of the products containing either
a combination of glucosamine-chondroitin or those retaining chondroitin only
failed testing by the largest independent laboratory for dietary supplement
testing in the U.S. The tests revealed these products contained much lower
levels of chondroitin than was stated on the label; one-third of 25 major brands
tested containing one or both ingredients were found not to contain the labeled
amounts. It is important to obtain your supplements from a reputable
manufacturer like Life Plus.
Synergistic Support
Contains Hydrolyzed Collagen
Each "Joint Formula" tablet includes hydrolyzed collagen,
which contains precisely the amino acids needed by the body to synthesize
collagen. Collagen is the predominant protein in cartilage and all types of
connective tissues.
Combined with the main ingredients in Joint Formula, it
contains the exclusive Life Plus PhytoZyme™ Base composed of specific plant
enzymes and concentrates from over 30 specially selected fruit, vegetable, and
herbal concentrates to provide extra phytonutrients. All this combines to make
the Life Plus Joint Formula a joint support product like no other on the market.
Especially when combined with a healthy diet of whole foods, pure water, and an
active lifestyle, Joint Formula helps support freedom of movement, regardless of
age!
In addition to our Joint Formula, there is another natural compound with great promise in sustaining
normal joint health. MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane, also called dimethyl
sulfone), is another Life Plus product that is highly synergistic with
Joint formula. MSM is a metabolite of DMSO, the famous garlic-oyster smelling
substance introduced into medicine by the pioneering work of Stanley Jacob M.D.
DMSO is derived from plant lignans and has been the subject of more than 55,000
scientific studies worldwide. When DMSO enters the human body, about 15% of it
is transformed into MSM by the addition of one oxygen molecule. MSM derived from
DMSO has been found to remain in the body for up to 2 weeks. Unlike DMSO, MSM
has no odor. Like DMSO, MSM may be an antioxidant with a potent ability to
neutralize hydroxyl free radicals within cells, and it does pass freely through
cell membranes. Although very limited controlled scientific studies have been done
with MSM, Dr. Stanley Jacob has numerous case studies indicating that motion in joints and pain reduction is improved with its use.
More on MSM - CLICK HERE
References:
1. McAlindon TE, Jacques P,
Azang Y. Do antioxidant micronutrients protect against the development and
progression of knee osteoarthritis? Arthrit Rheum 39; 648-56 (1996).
2. Warmbrand, M.
How thousands of My Arthritis Patients Regained Their Health. Arco Pub.
NewYork,’74.
3. McAlindon TM, LaValley MP, Gulin
JP, Felson DM. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Treatment of
Osteoarthritis: A Systematic
Quality Assessment and Meta-analysis. JAMA. 2000;283:
1483-4.
4. Stanley Jacob M.D., Ronald Lawrence M.D., Ph.D. The Miracle of MSM, The
Natural Solution for Pain. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1999, pp. 85-86.
5. Lawrence, R.M. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM):
A double-blind study of its use in degenerative arthritis.
International Journal of Anti-Aging Medicine, Summer 1998,1(1):50.
6. Stanley Jacob M.D., Ronald Lawrence M.D., Ph.D. The Miracle of MSM, The
Natural Solution for Pain. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1999, pp. 86-92.
DIRECTIONS:
Take two tablets, two times a day.
Our Glucosamine and
Chondroitin are pharmaceutically pure and concentrated as much as possible for
maximum benefit.
Nutritionally
supports healthy joints by helping to promote and maintain flexibility and ease
of movement.
Formulated in the
exclusive PhytoZyme™ base of plant enzymes for bioavailability and over 30
synergistic fruit, vegetable and herbal concentrates for "extra"
phytonutrient cofactors.
Contains no
artificial preservatives, sugar, starch, caffeine, salt, wheat, gluten, yeast,
corn, milk, egg, soya derivatives, artificial sweetening, flavoring or coloring
agents.
Contains no
ingredients from animal sources other than marine (Glucosamine Sulfate, N-Acetyl
D-Glucosamine, and Chondroitin Sulfate) and porcine (Hydrolyzed Collagen).
This product is not
tested on animals.
Supplement Facts
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|
Serving Size
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2
|
Tablets
|
|
Servings Per Container (120 tablets)
|
60
|
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Value
|
|
Calories
|
5
|
|
|
|
Magnesium (as Magnesium Gluconate)
|
32
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mg
|
8%
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|
Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate)
|
2
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mg
|
13%
|
|
Copper (as Copper Gluconate)
|
0.5
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mg
|
25%
|
|
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate)
|
1
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mg
|
50%
|
|
Glucosamine Sulfate
|
600
|
mg
|
*
|
|
N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine
|
100
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Chondroitin Sulfate
|
100
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Hydrolyzed Collagen
|
50
|
mg
|
*
|
|
Silicon (from Silicic Acid)
|
2
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mg
|
*
|
|
*Daily
Value not established.
|
INGREDIENTS:
Glucosamine Sulfate (Marine), Magnesium Gluconate, Microcrystalline
Cellulose, Chondroitin Sulfate (Marine), N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine (Marine),
Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen (Porcine), Manganese
Gluconate, Silicic Acid, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Sulfate, and PhytoZyme™
proprietary blend (Bromelain, Papain, Aloe Vera, Alfalfa, Parsley, and vegetable
and fruit concentrates from Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, Cauliflower, Asparagus,
Celery, Beet, Chili Pepper, Green Bean, Pea, Sweet Potato, Cucumber, Pumpkin,
Snow Pea, Tomato, Zucchini, Lima Beans, Mushroom, Banana, Cantaloupe, Cranberry,
Guava, Lemon, Mango, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pineapple and Grapefruit).
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