Viridian MSM Glucosamine Complex Capsules

Our Price: £8.40

Size:

Code: vdn39030
Brand: Viridian

Availability:

Viridian MSM Glucosamine Complex Capsules

Information: The body manufactures glucosamine, a simple molecule composed of glucose and an amine (nitrogen and two molecules of hydrogen). Glucosamine is an important building block needed by the body to manufacture specialised molecules called glycosaminoglycans, found in cartilage. Glucosamine is almost exclusively researched and used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). Once absorbed, glucosamine is taken up by the joint tissues, where it is incorporated into the connective tissue matrix of cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

Viridian uses a vegan (non-shellfish) Kosher form of glucosamine known as D-Glucosamine Hydrochloride which has at least 83% active glucosamine as compared to the sulphate form, which has 50-60% active glucosamine. This new innovative form of glucosamine is derived from the mushroom strain ASPERGILLUS NIGER.

· OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) – osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease affecting mainly the weight-bearing joints and joints of the hands. Many studies have shown that glucosamine produces much better results than NSAIDs and placebos in relieving the pain and inflammation of OA. The advantage of glucosamine is that it gets to the root of the problem by reducing pain and helping the body heal and repair damaged joints. Symptomatic relief can take up to 12 weeks to become apparent.

· SPORTS INJURIES – recent research reviewing the effects of glucosamine and knee pain, due to cartilage damage, showed that glucosamine supplementation can provide some degree of pain relief and improved function in those taking 2000mg daily for 12 weeks.

· ANTI-INFLAMMATORY – recent research has demonstrated that glucosamine inhibits a number of inflammatory markers known to be involved in OA, these include cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2), PGE2, and NFkappaB. Thus glucosamine is being noted for its role as a symptom- and structure-modifying supplement in the treatment of OA.

METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM)

MSM is a naturally occurring nutrient, an organic sulphur compound that is found in the normal human diet. MSM is found in foods, including fruit, alfalfa, corn, tomatoes, tea, and coffee. Sulphur is present in all living organisms and without sulphur life as we know it would not exist. It is an important element in more than 150 compounds in the body--tissues, enzymes, hormones, antibodies and antioxidants. Sulphur is stored in every cell of the body, particularly in the hair, nails and connective tissue of joints and skin, where it is an important structural protein component. Connective tissue supports and connects the internal organs, forms the walls of blood vessels, and joins muscles to bones.

· OSTEOARTHRITIS – Because sulphur is needed for the formation of connective tissue, MSM has been studied for its use in treating arthritis. The concentration of sulphur in arthritic cartilage has been shown to be about one-third the level of normal cartilage. A preliminary study was performed on 16 patients suffering from degenerative arthritis. Ten patients, randomly chosen, were treated with 2,250 mg MSM per day while six patients received placebo capsules. The patients who took MSM daily for six weeks reported an 80 percent reduction in pain. Only two of those taking the placebo reported decreased pain--about 20 percent.

· IMMUNE SUPPORT – Research has found that both MSM and DMSO a sulphur metabolite, to be effective in preventing autoimmune disease and inflammatory joint disease. In addition, tumor onset in colon cancer cases has been shown to be delayed in those receiving MSM supplementation versus controls, suggesting a chemo-preventative effect.

· ANTI-PATHOGENIC – MSM is known to actively discourage CANDIDA ALBICANS. MSM competes for binding sites at the mucous membrane surface and helps prevent infections such as candida from developing and aids the removal of parasites such as roundworms, Giardia, and Trichomonas.

· SKIN HEALTH – MSM has been shown to reduce the extent of cross-linking in the collagen and elastin fibres of the skin. Since it is cross-linking that results in wrinkle formation, MSM is likely to offer benefits. Sulphur-containing baths have a long history of use for the treatment of psoriasis, rheumatic pain, and infections, and are still prescribed for asthma by medical doctors in France.

VIRIDIAN GREEN FOOD BLEND (Wheat grass, bilberry fruit, barley grass, alfalfa)

Provides a potent mix of organic superfoods known for their abundance of synergistic nutrients including; trace minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, and other useful phytonutrients. This formula acts as a natural excipient providing additional nutritional value and aiding the absorption and delivery of the product.

Recommended Intake: Take one to three capsules daily at mealtimes, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner

Ingredients: 1 Capsule provides: Vegan glucosamine 700mg, MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) 125mg, bilberry extract, alfalfa, spirulina blend 125mg, cellulose capsule 125mg