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MSM/GLUCOSAMINE/CHONDROITIN JOINT SUPPORT COMBO WITH ESTER-C
KALA Health's MSM / Glucosamine /
Chondroitin Joint Support Combo with Ester-C
is a combination of MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin and several
other ingredients, each of which have been proven to benefit painful
joints. The amounts and quality of each of the ingredients of MSM /
Glucosamine / Chondroitin Joint Support Combo were carefully
selected to maximize their ability to fight chronic joint injuries.
Each of these ingredients works at different levels to benefit joint
problems. Combined in a coated tablet and aided by several support
ingredients, MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin enhance each other’s
activities.
KALA
Health's MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin Joint Support Combo offers the
following advantages:
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Taken in the
recommended dosage, the tablets contain the optimal amount of
MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin according to the most recent
scientific knowledge; |
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In addition to MSM,
glucosamine and chondroitin, each tablet also contains
Vitamin C (as
Ester C)
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Vitamin C is
essential for the production of collagen, elastin and
other molecules that make up connective tissue and
cartilage;
Vitamin C slows down
the breakdown of GAGs, which form the
matrix of cartilage (see column on right);
Vitamin C is the
most important water soluble anti-oxidant in the body.
It protects the body against the ravages caused by free
radicals. For more information about Ester C,
please CLICK HERE |
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Other important
ingredients included are Manganese and Molybdenum.
Both are sparse elements in the human body, nevertheless
these minerals play an essential role in many metabolic
processes. Manganese (see side panel) is a mineral essential
to the formation of connective tissue (such as cartilage).
Therefore manganese is extremely helpful in combating
degenerative arthritis but there is also evidence that it
promotes keeping bones strong and contributing towards the
prevention of Osteoporosis. Manganese is also known to help
with the production of collagen and proteoglycans from the
glucosamine and the chondroitin sulfate, while molybdenum
plays an important role in the assimilation of sulfur.
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MSM/GLUCOSAMINE/CHONDROITIN
JOINT SUPPORT COMBO with Ester-C
is available in bottles containing
120 and 360 coated tablets.
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Supplement Facts
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Serving
Size: 3 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 40 or 120 |
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Amount Per 3 Tablets |
% Daily Value
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| Methylsulfonylmethane
(99.9% pure OptiMSM) |
1,200 mg |
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| Glucosamine
Sulfate |
375 mg
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| Glucosamine
HCL |
375 mg |
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| Chondroitin
Sulfate |
675 mg |
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| Vitamin
C (as Ester C) |
225 mg |
375 % |
| Manganese
(as manganese sulfate) |
15 mg |
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| Molybdenum
(molybdenum amino acid) |
0.24 mg |
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* Daily
value not established
Other
ingredients:
Cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide,
magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (coating), titanium
dioxide (coating).
Directions for
Use:
Take three tablets twice daily, preferably with meals. Dosage may
vary as directed by your health care provider.
Warning: The
shells of shellfish are a common raw material used to manufacture
glucosamine. The warning on some glucosamine products to not use
glucosamine in patients with shellfish allergy is based on the
assumption that patients allergic to shellfish might also be allergic
to glucosamine, since glucosamine is derived from shellfish. This
warning appears to be conservative, since the antigens in crustaceans
(e.g., shrimp, lobster, crabs) and mollusks (e.g., oysters and clams)
are proteins and not derivatives of their shells. Also, there have
been no published reports about patients with shellfish allergies
cross-reacting to glucosamine supplements. There are, however, case
reports of patients experiencing hypersensitivity to glucosamine.
Neither of the patients in these reports were described as being
allergic to shellfish. Like all patients who are allergic to foods or
drugs, there is always the possibility of a patient being
independently allergic to glucosamine and shellfish, but the reactions
not be directly related.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT... |
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Quality of our MSM
Quality of our
Glucosamine
Quality of our
Chondroitin.
CLICK HERE for two
recent clinical studies with
MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin.
CLICK HERE for side effects of
glucosamine.
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MSM |
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MSM reduces chronic pain;
MSM reduces inflammations and the inflammatory process;
MSM
normalizes the immune system, a great benefit to people who
suffer from allergies;
MSM supplies
sulfur to cartilage, necessary for its regeneration;
MSM improves the activity of many vitamins and other
nutrients.
MSM (methyl- sulfonyl-
methane) is organic sulfur. With increasing age the supply of
sulfur in the body decreases: arthritic cartilage
contains only one-third of the sulfur concentration of healthy
cartilage. MSM is often
considered one of the safest and most effective treatments for
chronic pain. Three
tablets twice a day supplies 2.4 grams of MSM which is
sufficient for most people.
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GLUCOSAMINE |
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Glucosamine, an amino
sugar, promotes the formation and repair of cartilage. A
shortage of cartilage can cause painful joint movement.
Glucosamine is an important building block of many
GAGs (glycosaminoglycans), which are molecules that form the matrix of
cartilage.
It is derived
from chitin, a substance which gives strength to the exoskeleton
of crabs, lobsters, insects and spiders.
KALA Health's formula combines the two
main forms of glucosamine in equal proportions.
Both forms are very safe
and easily assimilated by the body. Three tablets twice daily supplies 1,500-mg
glucosamine, essential for the maintenance and proper
functioning of cartilage, and the production of new
cartilage.
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CHONDROITIN |
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The cartilage in the
joints act as a spongy ‘shock absorber’. For this it needs
special substances to attract fluid. Chondroitin, another
natural substance made in the body, attracts fluid into the
cartilage like a liquid magnet. Without this fluid, cartilage
would become malnourished, thinner and more fragile.3 In this
way Chondroitin protects cartilage from breakdown and also
stimulates the synthesis of new cartilage, important for
healthy joints.
Chondroitin works best when the molecules are small and easily
taken up by the body. Cheaper forms of chondroitin are a waste
of money as they are passed through the body without benefit.
KALA Health's chondroitin is guaranteed to contain in excess
of 90% active ingredient, and has a small molecular size
(19,000 Daltons) that allows it to be easily assimilated.
Three tablets twice daily
provide 1,200 mg of
chondroitin that is the recommended amount for optimal
results. This dosage is also considered safe.
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MANGANESE |
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Manganese is an essential
mineral found in large quantities in both plant and animal
matter. Only trace amounts of this element can be found in
human tissue, however. Manganese supports many enzyme
controlled reactions, and plays an essential role in the
formation of GAGs (see above). It aids in the formation of
connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, and sex
hormones.
Low levels of manganese in the body can contribute to bone
malformation and weakness. Experts estimate that as many as
37% of Americans do not get the recommended daily amounts of
manganese in their diet. A few studies of people with
osteoarthritis suggest that the combination of manganese
supplementation taken along with glucosamine and chondroitin
can reduce pain associated with the condition.
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ESTER-C |
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Ester-C® is an innovative form
of vitamin C. It is patented, non-acidic vitamin C with
metabolites, primarily threonate. During the unique and
patented process of producing Ester-C®, the
ascorbic acid undergoes changes similar to those that occur in
the body, making the presence of metabolites possible. Ester-C®
is the only vitamin C with metabolites. It does not cause
stomach upset or digestive problems ordinary vitamin C can
cause. Ester-C is different from
ordinary or buffered vitamin C because it is manufactured
through an innovative, water-based processed using no chemical
solvents; and because it is the only vitamin C that contains
metabolites, which help it work differently than other forms
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