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Arthritis, Bone and Joint Health

Here is a compilation of research studies that demonstrate benefits of nutritional supplements for people with various bone and joint conditions. If you are currently under a physicians care for a medical condition, please be sure to check with your doctor to see how any of these supplements can complement your doctors' care.

Arthritis

• Arthritis Pain Killers Increase Risk of Heart Attack

• Cetylated Fatty Acids Improve Knee Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis

• Clinical Study Shows Biocell Collagen II® Effective for Osteoarthritis

• *CMO Helps Lubricate Joints

• COX-II Drug for Arthritis - Celebrex - Doubles Heart Attack Risk

• Effects of Oral Administration of Type II Collagen on Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Glucosamine And MSM Synergistic for Arthritis

• Glucosamine Reduces Progression of Osteoarthritis

• Glucosamine Relieves Knee and Osteoarthritis Pains

• Government Report Concludes: Dietary Supplement SAM-e Equally Effective as Prescription Drugs for Depression and Osteoarthritis

• Green Tea EGCG Therapeutic for Rheumatoid Arthritis NEW

• Green Tea Extracts Protect Cartilage

• *Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Increases Cushioning in Joints

• Increased Vitamin D Intake Associated with Reduced Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Long-term Effects of Glucosamine Sulfate on Osteoarthritis Progression: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

• Low Selenium Levels Linked With Higher Risk Of Osteoarthritis

• MSM Reduces Arthritis Pain

• Neptune Krill Oil Helps Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Arthritic Pain NEW

• NIH Reports Glucosamine and Chondroitin Effective in Treating Osteoarthritis

• Pine Tree Bark Reduces Arthritis Pain by Inhibiting COX-II

• Probiotics Reduce Inflammation in Arthritis and Food Poisoning NEW

• *SAM-e is Equally Effective as Prescription Drugs for Depression and Osteoarthritis

• Verification of the Anti-Arthritis Properties of Cetyl Myristoleate Administered Orally and by Injection

• Vitamin K Reduces Osteoarthritis Risk by 40%

Bones

• Adequate Vitamin D More Important than Calcium Requirement

• Bone Death in Women Taking Osteoporosis Drugs

• Calcium and Vitamin D Increase Bone Mineral Density in Elderly NEW

• Calcium and Vitamin D Reduce Stress Fracture Risk

• CLA Helps Maintain Bone Mineral Density

• Drugs Increase BMD 3 - 7% in 18 Months NEW

• Folate Intake Predicts Homocysteine Level and Fracture Risk

• Homocysteine Up, Bone Mineral Density Down, Fractures Up

• Increased Magnesium Linked with Stronger Bones

• Magnesium Supplements Improve Bone Mineral Content

• Omega-3 Fatty Acid Benefits Bone Health

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Bone Mineral Density 27%

• Omega-3s Inhibit Bone Loss

• Prebiotic Increases Bone Mineral Density 15%

• Researchers Discover Calcium Supplements Effective Only if Taken

• Silicon Enhances Calcium's Bone Benefits

• Silicon Uptake is a Major Dietary Determinant of Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

• Soy Protein Reduces Bone Fracture Risk

• Vitamin K2 Improves Bone Strength

• Vitamin K Supplementation Increases BMD and Reduces Hip Fracture 80%

Joints

• Cetylated Fatty Acids Improve Knee Function in Patients with Osteoarthritis

• *CMO Helps Lubricate Joints

• Government Report Concludes: Dietary Supplement SAM-e Equally Effective as Prescription Drugs for Depression and Osteoarthritis

• Green Tea Extracts Protect Cartilage

• *Hyaluronic Acid Increases Cushioning in Joints

• MSM in the Treatment of Acute Athletic Injuries

• *SAM-e is Equally Effective as Prescription Drugs for Depression and Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis

• 70% of Teenage Girls Vitamin D Deficient

• Cases of Jaw Bone Death Caused by Fosamax Often Unreported NEW

• Cola Implicated in Bone Mineral Loss in Women

• FDA Proposes to Boost Calcium and Vitamin D Claims for Osteoporosis

• Fight Osteoporosis: Bone Up on B12

• Homocysteine Linked to Osteoporosis

• Inulin FOS Increases Calcium Absorption

• Olive Extracts Reduce Osteoporosis Bone Loss

• Omega-3 DHA Reduces Bone Loss

• Soy Helps Maintain Healthy Bone Density in Women

• Soy Isoflavones Boost Bone Mineral Density in Older Women

• Soy Isoflavone Intake Increases Bone Mineral Density in Post Menopausal Women NEW

• *The Anti-Osteoporosis Plan

• Vitamin D Low in Females with Osteoporosis

• Vitamin D Signals to Prevent Bone Loss During Osteoporosis

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Glucosamine

Researchers at the UCLA School of Medicine report that despite such overwhelming evidence for the benefits of Glucosamine, American doctors have, until very recently, ignored it as a potential treatment for osteoarthritis. Many physicians continue to adhere to the traditional therapy of analgesics and NSAIDs, despite studies on the negative effects of NSAIDs on cartilage and the gastrointestinal tract, and direct comparison studies showing an equal or increased benefit of glucosamine over NSAIDs.

They concluded, it is clear that glucosamine can provide a clear therapeutic benefit in osteoarthritis with minimal, if any, side effects.

CMO

Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) seems to function in at least four different ways. One of the first observations noted when favorable CMO results are seen is the lubricating quality of Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO). Decrease or loss of morning stiffness is commonly noted shortly after commencing CMO treatment. Next, Cetyl Myristoleate functions as an anti-inflammatory. Lessening of swollen digits is often seen after the 4th or 5th week of Cetyl Myristoleate treatment.

Third, Cetyl Myristoleate CMO functions as an immunomodulator or immune system regulator. Cetyl Myristoleate’s ability to regulate or calm down hyper-immune responses is one of the most exciting qualities and shows that CMO may be helpful in addressing the symptoms related to many autoimmune diseases. And finally, Cetyl Myristoleate functions as an analgesic or painkiller and CMO has been helpful for many sufferers of muscle tension headaches and fibromyalgia.

Hyaluronic Acid

• Hyaluronic acid (HA) moisturizes skin from the inside out, smoothing out wrinkles in the process. HA acts as an internal cosmetic to hydrate the skin. 
• Hyaluronic acid is for people who need to ease the flexing of their joints, especially their knees, by restoring cushioning to their joints.

Our joints (like the elbows and knees) are surrounded by a membrane called the synovial membrane, which forms a capsule around the ends of the bones.  This membrane secretes a liquid called the synovial fluid. Hyaluronic Acid is the key constituent of synovial fluid.  Basically, the synovial fluid is found in joint cavities.  It has many functions, including serving as a lubricant, shock absorber and a nutrient carrier. 

Calcium

Calcium is required all of our lives for healthy bones, teeth, muscle, nerve function, and for blood clotting. Muscle pains, cramps, twitches convulsions, and even cancer may suggest calcium deficiency.¹ Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.

The main storehouse and use of calcium is the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Calcium in bones is constantly being replenished, with 20% of an adult's bone calcium reabsorbed and replaced every year.