| Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane, Type II Collagen | | | | 50% of all protein in cartilage and 85-90% of collagen |
| and CM8 are all common components of natural | | | | of articular cartilage. Type II collagen is non toxic and |
| arthritis remedies. So what is each of these | | | | considered a safe alternative to NSAID's. It gives |
| compounds and how do they work to alleviate joint | | | | relief to those suffering from various forms of |
| pain? Here's a breakdown of each. | | | | arthritis and does this by actually replenishing the lack |
| Glucosamine is one of the most popular natural | | | | of cartilage that leads to arthritis. |
| substances used to treat joint pain and inflammation. | | | | CM8(TM) (cetyl myristoleate) functions in three |
| It is a compound that is found naturally in the body. | | | | different ways. First, it acts as a highly effective |
| It's made from glucose and the amino acid glutamine. | | | | lubricant in the joints, muscles and other tissues, |
| It is needed to produce glycosaminoglycan, a | | | | allowing them to move smoothly. Decrease or loss of |
| molecule used in the formation and repair of cartilage | | | | morning stiffness is commonly noted shortly after |
| and other body tissues. As we get older, the | | | | commencing treatment. Next, CM8(TM) functions as |
| production of glucosamine slows down significantly. | | | | an anti-inflammatory. Relief from swollen joints is |
| This may be one reason why more seniors are | | | | often seen after the 4th or 5th week of treatment. |
| finding success with natural supplements that include | | | | Third, it is also an immune system modulator, which |
| glucosamine as one of the main ingredients. | | | | can be effectual against autoimmune diseases, such |
| People dealing with various forms of joint pain and | | | | as arthritic conditions. CM8(TM) relieves joint pain at |
| cartilage damage are turning toward glucosamine as it | | | | its source, reducing inflammation and irritation of the |
| is available in a variety of nutritional supplements. The | | | | joints and tissues. It also has been helpful for many |
| general consumer can easily find it in health food | | | | sufferers of muscle tension and fibromyalgia. All of |
| stores and many drug stores. In many of these | | | | these characteristics make CM8(TM) the most |
| supplements, you may find that glucosamine is | | | | important ingredient in Flexcin, a leading arthritis |
| combined with methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM. | | | | vitamin supplement. |
| Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is promoted as a | | | | Products carrying these four natural ingredients have |
| natural source of sulfur by the supplement and health | | | | been proven to be successful in helping arthritic |
| food industry. Some researchers have suggested | | | | patients minimize the pain and inflammation |
| that MSM has anti-inflammatory effects. It occurs | | | | associated with the disease. |
| naturally in some plants and is present in small | | | | One warning to note: Glucosamine supplements are |
| amounts of various foods and drinks. MSM is sold as | | | | manufactured from a substance found in the shells of |
| a dietary supplement and is commonly used (often in | | | | shrimp, crab, lobster, and other sea creatures. |
| combination with glucosamine and/or chondroitin) for | | | | Therefore, people with shellfish allergy or iodine |
| helping to treat or prevent osteoarthritis. | | | | hypersensitivity may have an allergic reaction to |
| MSM glucosamine and Type II Collagen have been | | | | glucosamine products. However, some research |
| found to be extremely effective when used | | | | suggests that there is not enough shrimp allergen in |
| together. | | | | glucosamine supplements to trigger reactions in |
| Type-II collagen is the major protein that is found in | | | | patients. Still, it's good to talk to your doctor first if |
| your cartilage. It holds together the cartilage and | | | | you fall into this category. |
| helps provide elasticity within the joints. It makes up | | | | |