Healthy joints are made up of connective tissue including cartilage, which has shock-absorbing characteristics that enable the joints to carry the weight of the body. The cartilage also helps the joints to move smoothly, so that we can perform actions such as walking.

One in five Australians over the age of 45 have osteoarthritis, a progressive condition that can affect several different joints including the hips, knees, ankles, hands and spine.1 Symptoms of mild osteoarthritis include joint swelling, stiffness and pain.1

Glucosamine and mild osteoarthritis
Glucosamine sulfate reduces symptoms of mild osteoarthritis, improves joint mobility and relieves mild joint pain. It also enhances joint and cartilage health via the production of compounds called glycosaminoglycans, which form integral parts of normal healthy joints and joint cartilage.

Eucommia relieves symptoms of mild osteoarthritis
Based on use in TCM, the herb eucommia has tonic effects on the Liver and Kidneys, providing relief from mild osteoarthritis symptoms, enhancing bone strength, promoting the health of connective tissue and relieving mild aches and pains.

Eucommia also relieves mild rheumatic aches and pains; such as lower back pain, pain in the knees, bones and connective tissue including ligaments and tendons.

In TCM, stretching and bending are thought to be easiest when the Liver and Kidney energy (Qi) is healthy because the Liver is traditionally considered responsible for strong ligaments and tendons, and the Kidneys are traditionally regarded as governing strong bones.

Glucosamine Advanced Repair also contains acanthopanax, which is often used alongside eucommia in TCM, where the two herbs are historically believed to reinforce each other.

Nutrients for bone and cartilage health
Manganese is an important mineral for joint cartilage health as it helps to maintain the health of the connective tissue and the formation of collagen found in the joints. Manganese is also required for the healthy mineralisation of the bones.

Vitamin C plays various roles in aiding connective tissue production, including the formation of collagen.

Silica (also known as silicon) supports bone health through maintaining bone mineral density and mineralisation. It also plays a role in supporting connective tissue health including normal collagen formation.

Shellfish-free, environmentally friendly glucosamine
Glucosamine Advanced Repair contains GlucosaGreen®; a form of glucosamine derived from glucose (from non-genetically modified corn) rather than from shellfish. GlucosaGreen® is a more environmentally friendly form of shellfish-derived glucosamine because it generates less waste in its production than shellfish-derived glucosamine.



Reference:
1. AIHW 2019. Osteoarthritis. Viewed 1 Oct 2019, aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-musculoskeletal-conditions/osteoarthritis/contents/what-is-osteoarthritisWith environmentally friendly shellfish-free GlucosaGreen® glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM combined with eucommia, used traditionally to relieve symptoms of mild osteoarthritis and to strengthen bones.