Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  We also use quercetin chalcone, both in our joint health Formula for Pets and in our human joint health Formula. We wanted a powerful anti-inflammatory for joints. Quercetin chalcone, as well as turmeric, are just phenomenal for joint problems. Then we have the grape seed extract in there. So we put quercetin chalcone in Pet-C Plus because it was a more recent design than Pro-C, and that makes this formula even more potent.
Back to the issue of vitamin C with an animal -- any animal that has an illness is going to need more vitamin C. |
Carol Simontacchi
See book keywords and concepts |  Sales of dietary supplements marketed to support joint health were $1,025 billion in 2001, and joint health is one of the fastest growing condition categories in the health foods industry. Over $566 million were spent on over-the-counter pharmaceutical joint health products in
Which Disorders Have Been Linked to Inflammation?
When most of us think of inflammation, we think of arthritis and, perhaps, the aches and pains that come with injury. But a number of serious disorders have been causally linked to inflammation—meaning that inflammation is believed to be at the heart of the disease. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | We also use quercetin chalcone, both in our joint health Formula for Pets and in our human joint health Formula. We wanted a powerful anti-inflammatory for joints. Quercetin chalcone, as well as turmeric, are just phenomenal for joint problems. Then we have the grape seed extract in there. So we put quercetin chalcone in Pet-C Plus because it was a more recent design than Pro-C, and that makes this formula even more potent.
Back to the issue of vitamin C with an animal -- any animal that has an illness is going to need more vitamin C. |
Tom Bohager
See book keywords and concepts |  A focus on improving joint health early in life through regular exercise and healthy meals to support the body's ability to repair tissues is the best way to avoid the symptoms of osteoarthritis later in life. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. It is the most severe type of inflammatory joint disease. The body's immune system acts against and damages the surrounding soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) of joints and eventually damages the joints themselves. As a result, the joints in the hands, feet, and/or arms become extremely painful, stiff, and eventually deformed. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | That is, I designed it so that you are not just going after joint health in one direction only. Obviously, the glucosamine hydrochloride is in there because glucosamine helps to rebuild those connective tissues. It has actually been shown in clinical studies to reduce inflammation and pain. Everybody knows that.
Some people will use chondroitin sulfate and they have these big arguments saying this is better, and that is better. Dr. | | We put other nutrients in joint health Formula that act much more quickly, like tumeric and quercetin chalcone.
If you have inflammation, you have pain. The turmeric and quercetin chalcone will knock it down so fast that suddenly -- and I know this because sometimes when I overdo it in yoga or during exercise, and I have pain and I take this stuff -- the pain goes away. If I forget to take it, pow! Within half a day, it is back again. | | Mike: I have seen other supplements for joint health or bone health. For example, the warehouse clubs have the cheapest vitamins I have ever seen in the world. One was a fish oil vitamin that had like 10 milligrams of fish oil extract and the rest of it was soybean oil. That is amazing.
Dr. Liers: Often you find it's genetically modified soybean oil, as well.
Mike: Right. Let us wrap up the pet supplement section here. Do you have any other comments on that?
Dr. Liers: Our red line is core supplements. Our blue line is for specific conditions. | | We have in the blue line Diabetes Defense, joint health Formula, and Allergy Defense, which are for major conditions. Then for gastrointestinal discomfort, we offer 'GI Defense. It is a very unique formula.
It has probiotics. It has marshmallow and slippery elm bark. It has glutamine. It soothes the intestines. It has bismuth subsalicylate for knocking out the bugs and dealing with inflammation -- that is what is in Pepto-Bismol. Any gastrointestinal discomfort that animals have -- and they do because we feed them such junk -- GI Defense will really help to cure and heal it. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It also plays an important role in joint health and cognitive function. Sources of DHA include fish, especially cold-water fish, such as salmon, mackerel, herring, and tuna. Other good sources include eggs and some types of algae.
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that helps to regulate inflammation, the immune system, blood clotting, and circulation (including to the brain). It is also found in DHA-rich fish.
GLA (gamma linoleic acid) is a member of the omega-6 family. It has a powerful effect on the functions of the brain, on joint health, and on hormone balance. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
See book keywords and concepts |  The doctor and the patient also monitored his sleep patterns, heart health, C-reactive protein and other markers, and joint health. The joints looked about the same after ten months of feeling "on top of the world," though hiking mainly in the rolling foothills. He continues to thrive and plans to stay on the adaptogens indefinitely.
From Alan Tillotson's Case Files—Shilajit for Dysentery
Alan Tillotson, PhD, RH(AHG), is a brilliant ayurvedic-trained herbalist and the author of The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook.
There are situations where adaptogens do more than relieve minor health problems. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  It's long had the reputation of being great for joint health and the pain of arthritis. The key to MSM's abilities as a miracle worker is its high sulfur content, which makes sense when you realize that for centuries people have visited sulfur-rich hot springs for muscle aches and pains.
"From a structural point of view, sulfur is extremely important for maintaining connective tissues and joints," says Jacqueline Jacques, N.D. The biochemical precursor to MSM—dimethyl sulfoxide—has been studied extensively for pain and reduction of inflammation for years. |
Carol Simontacchi
See book keywords and concepts | | Sales of prescription products for joint health totaled $8,114 billion in 2001—an increase of 39 percent over the previous year.
Most of us do not like to take the drugs. When Dr. Jones pulls out his pad and scribbles a prescription to take care of our latest medical problem, we sigh and ask, "Is it really necessary?" Yet, the physician would not prescribe it if he didn't feel it was necessary.
The dilemma is that inflammation is a serious problem. The three top killers in Western society are heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. | | Over $566 million were spent on over-the-counter pharmaceutical joint health products in
Which Disorders Have Been Linked to Inflammation?
When most of us think of inflammation, we think of arthritis and, perhaps, the aches and pains that come with injury. But a number of serious disorders have been causally linked to inflammation—meaning that inflammation is believed to be at the heart of the disease. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  To supply trace minerals needed for bone and joint health. Increases energy.
Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)
Apply topically as directed on label.
To relieve joint pain. Should be used by adults only. Note: Use only DMSO from a health food store. Products from hardware and other stores are not suitable for use in healing.
Flaxseed oil
As directed on label.
Reduces pain and inflammation.
Free-form amino acid complex (Amino Balance from Anabol Naturals)
As directed on label.
To supply protein, needed to strengthen the body and for tissue repair. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  This is not chondroitin sulfate, or glucosamine, or MSM, or any of the other more common nutritional supplements you might typically take for joint health. Rather, these affect inflammation and joint pain through a different mechanism. They help inhibit the inflammatory response in the human body by fundamentally balancing the body's systems. They're not treating symptoms; they're balancing the body. Both rosemary and turmeric are well known for their tonic effects.
Turmeric also has the advantage of being a potent anti-cancer herb. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | It has a powerful effect on the functions of the brain, on joint health, and on hormone balance. Sources include borage oil, evening primrose oil, and black current seed oil.
AA (arachidonic acid) is first found in the mother's breast milk, where it helps with her infant's brain development. At approximately one year of age, an infant can make its own AA. Many animal products, such as beef and turkey, contain AA, so a deficiency is rare in our society. Too much AA can act as a precursor to inflammatory conditions in the body. Linoleic acid can also be converted into AA. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | A chewable formula that provides joint health. It also contains MSM.
Multienzyme complex
with bromelain
and pancreatin
As directed on label. Take with meals.
To aid digestion and relieve muscle tension and inflammation.
Vitamin B complex
As directed on label 3 times daily.
Needed for repair and to relieve stress in the back muscles. Use a high-stress formula high in vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin B12.
Vitamin C
with bioflavonoids
3,000-10,000 mg daily.
Essential for formation of collagen, which holds the tissues together. Needed for repair of tissues. | | Joint Care from Himalaya Herbal Healthcare is an Ayurvedic herbal combination formula designed to support joint health.
Q Nettle leaf is used in Germany for its anti-inflammatory properties. Nettle leaf extract inhibits TNF-alpha and IL-1 beta, which are pro-inflammatory signaling molecules. TNF is prominent in triggering inflammation and IL is involved in cartilage and bone destruction. The prescription drug etanercept (Enbrel), prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, acts by suppressing the TNF-alpha.
Q Nexrutine is an herbal extract of the phellodendron tree (Phellodendron amurense). |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | DHA plays an important role in brain function and joint health. EPA regulates inflammation, the immune system, blood clotting, and circulation.
Indications: Arthritis
Asthma
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Cardiovascular disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Depression
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol and triglycerides
Inflammatory bowel disease
Lupus
Osteoporosis Preeclampsia Pregnancy Schizophrenia
Precautions: Digestive upset (especially reflux and burping) may occur if the fish oil product is not enteric coated. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Joanne Jordan, MD, MPH
SELENIUM
A growing body of data suggests that there are anti-inflammatory foods that may promote joint health, and that a lack of certain nutrients may be risky for joints. Epidemiologists have known for some time that low levels of selenium in the diet of persons living in parts of China, North Korea, and Siberia increased the risk of a kind of early onset osteoarthritis (Kashin-Beck osteoarthropathy).105 Researchers have discovered that low selenium may also pose a risk for US citizens. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  Gentle, slow-moving exercises such as Tai Chi can be very beneficial to joint health, especially when combined with the nutritional therapies described here. Joints do need to be regularly moved in order to express a full range of motion, otherwise they will begin to lose that range of motion and this can eventually result in pain during motion—and a subsequent diagnosis of arthritis.
Any gentle exercise that moves your joints in their normal, natural range of motion is a good supporting therapy for eliminating arthritis pain. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  However, one clinical trial found that a combination of boswellia, ashwagandha (page 629), turmeric (page 753), and zinc (page 614) effectively treated pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis but did not improve joint health, according to X-rays of the affected joint.102 Unlike NSAIDs, however, long-term use of boswellia does not lead to irritation or ulcerarion of the stomach.
Horsetail (page 693) is rich in silicon (page 586), a trace mineral that plays a role in making and maintaining connective tissue. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Nutrients known to improve joint health/function, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, SAMe, hydrolyzed gelatin, omega-3 fatty acids, GLA, and antioxidants can be added into the diet of people who exetcise and are concerned about joint health. These nutrients are particularly helpful to active people who already have joint problems they wish to address.
Reducing Inflammation
Natural supplements have been shown to decrease the systemic inflammation that is found in many disease states and that may accompany sustained physical activity. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  This ingredient is better known for its positive impact on joint health and in eliminating or reducing joint pain associated with arthritis, but it does in fact have some effect on the blood sugar impact of foods you have eaten.
The next ingredient is citrus naringin, which is a citrus extract occasionally used as an appetite suppressant, but is probably better known as a source of fiber. This acts in combination with the glucomannan and the sodium carboxymethylcellulose to provide a complex fiber that makes you feel full while interfering with the absorption of refined carbohydrates. |
Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts |  For example, the Advantig product for joint health includes many antiinflammatory nutrients and herbs, including MSM, curcumin, ginseng, quercetin, N-acetylcysteine, green tea, grape seed extract, bromelain, alpha-lipoic acid, carotenoids, and flavonoids. For more information go to www.advantig.net (note the .net address, not .com) or call toll-free 877-877-4566.
Thorne Research
Thorne is one of the most morally ethical supplement companies, and product quality is exceptionally high. The company sells primarily to physicians, but it also accepts orders from consumers (mail order only). |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | To improve joint health and function, the following supplements may be taken:
• Glucosamine/Chondroitin 500/500-mg capsules, 2-8 capsules daily
• SAMe, one 400-mg tablet daily
5. Essential fatty acids will help protect joints by lowering levels of damaging inflammation. Super GLA/DHA contains a balanced formula of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoinc acid (EPA); 6 softgels daily are recommended.
6. Vitamin K helps reduce inflammation and promotes bone health; one 10-mg Super K softgel daily.
7. |
John Croft
See book keywords and concepts |  This alters the balanced situation (homeostasis) so that the rate of cartilage degradation now exceeds that of regeneration, leading to a breakdown in the joint health.
An important function that can reduce the damaging effect of this process is inhibiting the activity of the catabolic cytokines. If, at the same time, we can stimulate better lubrication and cartilage condition in the joint, we will also relieve the painful symptoms. This is where the products of the sea come in, as we will see later in this chapter. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It appears to be important for detoxification and for joint health. Historically, sulphur baths have been used as a means of detoxification and for healing. Homeopathic sulphur, a highly diluted preparation of this mineral, is one of the most important medicines used by homeopaths today.
Homeopathic sulphur affects many of the organs of the body. Specifically, it improves liver function and detoxification. It also has a profound effect on the entire digestive tract, stimulating healing. More important, sulphur works at the cellular level to stimulate cellular detoxification. |
Marion Nestle
See book keywords and concepts |  Although the combination of the two substances is advertised widely as beneficial, the "joint health" product shown in Figure 24 only contains glucosamine. The testing laboratory also found supplements of saw palmetto, ginkgo biloba, and echinacea to contain less of those substances than listed on the product labels.22 So little is known about the interactions among herbal supplements and conventional drugs that anesthesiologists warn patients to stop taking supplements before undergoing surgery. |
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