LifeSource Vitamins unique and synergistic formula is suitable for
vegetarians, because it contains Glucosamine from a vegetarian source
and not from shellfish.
Joint pain and decreased mobility are common complaints among people with
arthritis. Glucosamine has always been a popular and effective supplement
for their relief. Unfortunately, the only way to get glucosamine was from a
shellfish extract. This excluded many from its benefits including
vegetarians, people with shellfish allergies or those with a kosher diet.
We at LifeSource Vitamins are pleased to offer a technological breakthrough
in joint support supplementation with this high quality vegetarian form of
glucosamine.*
Glucosamine is the major building block for Proteoglycans and
Glycosaminoglycans, the connective chains and latticework that bind to
collagen to make up cartilage. Healthy cartilage is important for joint
flexibility and glucosamine can help protect cartilage. MSM
(Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural source of organic sulfur, a mineral
necessary for the production of proteoglycans. Our unique and synergistic
formula is suitable for vegetarians, because it contains only Glucosamine
from a vegetarian source and not from shellfish.*
Glucosamine works to heal cartilage, tendons and other connective tissues
instead of merely cover up pain. The results take a little bit longer than
NSAIDs or COX-2 drugs, but once you have achieved relief it works to
protect your joints from further damage.*
This formula is recommended for its high quality, potency, purity and
bio-availability. The capsule form is dissolved easier than most hard to
digest tablet forms of vegetarian glucosamine.
Who Should Consider:
Anyone who is experiencing Osteoarthritis joint-associated pain,
including:
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Knee joint pain*
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Elbow joint pain*
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Finger, joint pain*
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Spinal and neck related Osteoarthritic pain*
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Hip related Osteoarthritic pain*
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Other related joint/cartilage pain stemming from Osteoarthritis*
What does Glucosamine do?
Glucosamine supplements are widely used for osteoarthritis, particularly
knee osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis, cartilage -- the rubbery material
that cushions joints -- becomes stiff and loses its elasticity. This makes
the joint prone to damage and may lead to pain, swelling, loss of movement,
and further deterioration.*
Since the body's natural glucosamine is used to make and repair joint
cartilage, taking glucosamine as a nutritional supplement is thought to
help repair damaged cartilage by augmenting the body's supply of
glucosamine.*
Numerous double blind studies have shown that Glucosamine produces
significantly positive results in reducing the symptoms of Osteoarthritis.
The main function of glucosamine is to stimulate the manufacture of
substances, including cartilage, necessary for joint repair. It appears
that some people lack the ability to manufacture glucosamine and this has
been suggested as one of the major factors leading to the development of
osteoarthritis. European researchers were the first to study the link
between glucosamine levels and osteoarthritis. Of the three ingredients in
Glucosamine + Chondroitin + MSM, Glucosamine has the strongest amount of
research indicating its efficacy. If you are on a tight budget, Glucosamine
alone is a less expensive option.*
There is promising evidence that glucosamine may reduce pain symptoms of
knee osteoarthritis and possibly slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
For example, a study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine
examined people with osteoarthritis over three years. Researchers assessed
pain and structural improvements seen on x-ray. They gave 202 people with
mild to moderate osteoarthritis 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate a day or a
placebo.*
At the end of the study, researchers found that glucosamine slowed the
progression of knee osteoarthritis compared to the placebo. People in the
glucosamine group had a significant reduction in pain and stiffness. On
x-ray, there was no average change or narrowing of joint spaces in the
knees (a sign of deterioration) of the glucosamine group. In contrast,
joint spaces of participants taking the placebo narrowed over the three
years.*
How Does MSM Work?
Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is a safe and natural assimilate derived
from the Southern Louisiana Pine. MSM is organic sulfur--the kind your body
can absorb and use. Sulfur is the fourth most plentiful mineral in the
body. And, it is found in every cell of every animal and plant. Sulfur is
found in food; it is most abundant in eggs and red peppers, but can also be
found in significant quantities in grains, legumes, animal proteins,
onions, garlic, asparagus, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and broccoli.*
At the Oregon Health and Sciences University, Dr. Stanley Jacob discovered
that heating dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), caused it to crystallize, and
isolating 99.9% of the beneficial compound MSM. MSM is a pure, natural,
stable, white, odorless crystalline powder without the unpleasant taste or
odor of DMSO. It does not produce intestinal gas or body odor that may
occur with other forms of sulfur. MSM is not a drug or medicine, and is
unrelated to sulfa drugs, to which some people have an allergy.*
MSM may help relieve joint pain and swelling - without the stomach damage,
rebound pain, and (yes, it's true) joint damage associated with
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's), such as ibuprofen. Every
batch produced by LifeSource Laboratories has been tested. The first
food-grade MSM made for human consumption. The finest MSM available.*
The key issue with MSM is what kind of effect it has on the body and why
you would take it. Unlike Glucosamine, you already get some MSM from your
diet. Strictly speaking, MSM is the biologically available (organic) form
of sulfur. Sulfur is one of the major components of food and one of the
most prevalent materials in the body. Most likely due to its chemical
similarity to sulfur, MSM has shown to be effective at relieving
inflammation and some would argue that MSM is far better than some of the
other COX2 drugs or NSAIDS out there.*
Why Glucosamine and MSM together?
To aid in the relief of pain associated with Osteoarthritis (also known as
Degenerative Joint Disease) and to potentially slow the onset of the
degenerative effect of Osteoarthritis. This is a combination that helps in
the rebuilding of joint cartilage, maintains the health of the cartilage
and at the same time reduces the painful inflammation associated with
Osteoarthritis.*
Study Glucosamine / MSM:
In a study noted by New York University Langone Medical Center,
glucosamine/ MSM significantly reduced osteoarthritis pain in study
subjects who consumed a specific dose daily for 12 weeks compared to those
who took no supplement. While glucosamine and MSM alone, at the same dose
as the combined supplement, decreased the pain experienced by the study
subjects, the effect was less than when they took both supplements
together. Glucosamine MSM may also relieve the pain associated with
rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, one or the other may offer benefits
against temporomandibular joint arthritis, interstitial cystitis,
inflammatory bowel disease, rosacea and sports-related injuries.*
LifeSource Vitamins Glucosamine & MSM Vegetarian Formula is unique and
synergistic formula is suitable for vegetarians, because it contains only
Glucosamine from a vegetarian source and not from shellfish. Arthritis
relief, pain and joint help.*
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