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Supplement of the Week: AR-ENCAP Joint support

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    AR-Encap
    Comprehensive joint support
    Thorne Research
    $46.90

    Bromelain, Meriva® (curcumin phytosome), and Boswellia help maintain a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body*
    Bromelain helps promote healing after trauma*
    Glucosamine and MSM provide proven joint support*
    Helps maintain healthy joint mobility*
    Can provide relief from occasional aches and soreness*

    AR-Encap is a comprehensive joint support formula that goes beyond simple glucosamine supplementation.* This formula supplies 1, 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate (suggested use – 4 capsules twice daily), which is the amount used in the majority of studies – in combination with joint-supporting nutrients and botanicals.*
    In a study of healthy subjects with mild knee soreness, bromelain supplementation resulted in significant improvement with both 200-mg and 400-mg daily doses.1* Joint mobility was also improved.*
    Curcumin, the principal polyphenol in the Indian spice turmeric, exerts antioxidant effects.* Curcumin Phytosome is a compound containing curcumin and phosphatidylcholine. This compound has significantly better absorption than ordinary curcumin and helps maintain a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.*
    Glucosamine provides significant joint support, as evidenced by numerous clinical studies. Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone and methyl sulfone, is an organic, sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in a variety of plants, and provides additional joint support.
    Boswellia appears to inhibit the activity of lipoxygenase enzymes, thus promoting a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.* A study of curcumin and boswellia found significant support of normal joint mobility in the group taking the botanical formula.2*

    Walker AF, et al. Phytomedicine 2002;9:681-686.
    Kizhakkedath R. Mol Med Rep 2013;8:1542-1548.

    Servings Per Container: 60
    Take 4 capsules one to two times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

    Serving Size: Four Capsules
    Amount Per Serving
    Chloride … 87mg
    (from Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride complex)
    Potassium … 98mg
    (from Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride complex)
    Methyl Sulfonyl Methane … 850mg
    (MSM)
    Glucosamine Sulfate … 750mg
    (as Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride complex)
    Indian Frankincense extract … 350mg
    (gum) (Boswellia serrata)
    Curcumin Phytosome* … 250mg
    (Curcuma longa extract (root) / Phosphatidylcholine complex)
    Bromelain** … 200mg
    Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
    Contains ingredients derived from shellfish (glucosamine sulfate = crab and/or shrimp) and soy (phytosome).
    *This product uses Indena S.p.A.s curcumin phytosome (Meriva®). Meriva is a registered trademark of Indena S.p.A.
    **Bromelain is derived from the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus).
    Boswellia standardized to Beta Boswellic Acids 20%.

    How to Reduce Inflammation: 4 Ingredients Could Be the Key

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      4 Key Ingredients For Improving Inflammation

      Inflammation is the body’s way of defending itself against disease and is a self-protective mechanism that can support the natural healing process. However, when the inflammation is chronic because of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, then this can leads to conditions where disease manifests. The good news is that there are various natural anti-inflammatories that can ease many of the chronic inflammatory conditions.

      Below are a list of the key ingredients that can improve inflammation…

      • Curcumin. This is the active compound found in the Indian spice turmeric. Its curcuminoids can curcumin
        reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting NF-kB, a protein complex that controls transcription of DNA, cytokine
        production and cell survival. It is involved in the cellular responses to stimuli such as stress, cytokines, and plays an integral role in regulating the immune system response.
      • Serrapeptase. This is a proteolytic enzyme that can dissolve and safely digest inflammation within the body. Once the inflammation is removed, it’s possible for the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms to come into play. Serrapeptase is derived from the silkworm intestine but is now manufactured within a laboratory. When serrapeptase is taken it can safely eliminate inflammation that can appear as various symptoms including redness, swelling, pain and more.
      • Ecklonia Cava Extract is a super nutrient that can help to support healthy blood flow and circulation. Studies show it may reduce blood glucose levels, while supporting blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
      • MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) and other trace minerals can help to support healthy lungs, joints,
        tendons and connective tissues.  This is an organosulfur compound that occurs naturally in plants and can help with a variety of health problems related to and including stress, inflammation, allergies and gastrointestinal conditions.

      Any of the above nutrients can help to provide inflammation relief. Curcumin and Serrapeptase are particularly powerful as they are highly researched and have been documented as helping thousands of people improve their health conditions, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. When they are taken on a daily basis, they can provide long term results. Alongside taking these nutrients it’s recommended to follow an anti-inflammatory diet, as it’s then possible to find significant relief from the painful symptoms of inflammation.