Eggshell Membrane, Anti-inflammatory Enzyme as Joint-care Support

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Eggshell Membrane, Anti-inflammatory Enzyme as Joint-care Support

by Dan Kaur Weamer, MS, CN

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Degenerative joint disease is on the rise in the US, and, according to

Harvard Medical, nearly one out of every three Americans - more than 66 million

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suffers from chronic joint pain. Once associated with aging and long-term

degenerative " wear and tear " on joints, currently 80% of those over 50 years of

age are afflicted with arthritic symptoms. In fact, arthritis is the leading

cause of disability for North Americans over the age of 15!

 

Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage portion of a joint loses its

gel-like nature and ability to act as a shock absorber, leading to

inflammation,

pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited joint function. The most common

treatment has been to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs,

such as

aspirin, ibuprofen, and Advil, to reduce pain and inflammation and restore

mobility. Unfortunately, these drugs have a number of documented side effects.

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, over-the-counter and

prescription anti-inflammatory drugs cause more than 103,000 hospitalizations

and

over 16,500 deaths per year. Side effects include headaches, stomach pain,

diarrhea, or constipation, as well as reduced clotting ability, and bleeding in

the stomach and intestines. In addition, NSAIDs can increase incidence of

stroke or heart attack and may accelerate cartilage destruction and increase

joint deterioration.

 

Fortunately, holistic approaches are available to address the root of

osteoarthritis: inflammation and cartilage deterioration. A top-selling

supplement

that supports cartilage regeneration is glucosamine. Its main physiological

effect is its ability to stimulate cartilage cells to manufacture

glucosaminoglycans (GAG), which form a gel-like substance that acts as a shock

absorber

and lubricant in joints.

 

Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid (HA) are two types of GAGs. An

important structural component of cartilage, chondroitin sulfate supplies

cartilage with much of its ability to resist compression and is thought to

provide a

number of benefits, including:

 

-- The building blocks for the body to produce new cartilage

-- Stimulation for the production of other GAGs, including HA

-- The ability to absorb fluid, primarily water, into connective tissue

-- Inhibition of enzymes, nitric oxide, and other substances that contribute

to cartilage damage

-- Anti-inflammatory properties

 

Recent research also found it to aid in inhibiting chromosomal damage and

maintaining bone integrity. Chondroitin sulfate is commonly used as a

prescription arthritis drug in 22 countries throughout Europe and elsewhere.

 

Hyaluronic acid is a non-sulfated GAG that is distributed widely throughout

connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. HA helps to cushion joints by

retaining moisture and providing greater compression resistance. It reduces the

friction between bones, relieving inflammation, and pain in joints. Both

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the direct result of loss of HA in

the synovial fluid between joints.

 

HA is also an integral part of the lubricating gel that surrounds the eyes,

and it is involved in maintaining the health of the cornea, retina, and fluid

pressure inside the eye. In addition, it provides support for skin hydration

and elasticity, innate immunity, and brain function.

 

Chondroitin sulfate supplements are commonly produced synthetically or from

shark or beef cartilage, and HA usually comes from rooster combs or bacterial

fermentation. A unique new product, NutriSolâ„¢ Joint Care Plusâ„¢, supplies

the highly effective ingredients chondroitin sulfate and HA from a natural

eggshell membrane source, combined with serratiopeptidase. Serratiopeptidase is

a

microbial proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme isolated from a

non-pathogenic strain of bacteria, known as Serratia E15, found in silkworms.

Since its

source is the bacteria and not the worm, it is technically vegetarian.

Results from a randomized, double-blind clinical trial demonstrated that

subjects

using natural eggshell membrane for osteoarthritis exhibited significant

reduction in pain and stiffness over time, indicating progressive improvement

with

continued use.

 

Proteolytic enzyme therapy has been shown to be a safe and effective

therapeutic tool for a variety of conditions, including inflammatory,

traumatic,

infectious, immunopathic, thrombotic, and tumorous processes and found to be an

effective alternative to NSAIDs for the relief of arthritis symptoms.

Serratiopeptidase is included in Joint Care Plusª to increase the absorption

of

chondroitin sulfate and HA, reduce inflammation, and enhance tissue repair

without the negative side effects associated with NSAIDs.

 

 

 

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