60 capsules: Joint and connective tissue formula
Product summary
has been formulated to provide a tailored combination of glucosamine HCl, methylsulphonyl methane (MSM), vitamin C and other herbal and food-based ingredients, including: turmeric root extract (providing 50mg curcuminoids), nettle leaf, Montmorency cherry, Korean panax ginseng, apple cider vinegar powder, bromelain, horsetail, kelp, papain, rosehip and ginger root - all in one formula.
Only the highest grade glucosamine HCl is used in the formula - the HCl form of glucosamine is the most bioavailable (easily absorbed and utilised).
This combination food supplement offers specific support for collagen formation, as well as the normal function of cartilage and bones. Collagen is a structural protein found in several connective tissues in the body including bones, cartilage, gums, skin, tendons and blood vessels.
# Approved EFSA health claims:
- Vitamin C is a co-factor for collagen synthesis. It contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. It also contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system, as well as normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, protection of cells from oxidative stress, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E and increases iron absorption. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
It offers specific support for collagen formation, as well as the normal function of cartilage and bones.
Collagen is a structural protein found in several connective tissues in the body including bones, cartilage, gums, skin, tendons and blood vessels.
Vitamin C is a co-factor for collagen synthesis. It contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. It also contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system, as well as normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, protection of cells from oxidative stress, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E and increases iron absorption.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar that is produced naturally in the body. Glucosamine hydrochloride is one of several forms of glucosamine and the glucosamine HCl contained in this food supplement is derived from vegan sources.
MSM is a naturally-occurring chemical found in plants, animals and humans – a source of sulphur.
Curcuminoids are natural polyphenol compounds derived from turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Among them, curcumin, the yellow pigment associated with turmeric, and to a lesser extent ginger, is the principal composition.