Are you taking a joint supplement? - Part 2

When creating or upgrading a health supplement I use research and best evidence to build a successful formula.

An example of this is the (Aging Clin Exp Res, 2021) peer reviewed study into the e ectiveness of high-grade Chondroitin Sulphate (CS).

It concluded that high grade CS at 800mg was e ective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis. is study was so profound that it resulted in the adoption of CS as a prescription medicine in Europe.

I used this study to help me formulate my joint supplement. I included 800mg

(daily dose) of high-grade CS in my formula along with 800mg of Glucosamine sulphate and 200mg of new generation Biosolve curcumin extract (from turmeric). I have recently added BioSolve Curcumin because it is fully water soluble with superior absorption and is gentle on the stomach.

Better absorption

I then evaluated chondroitin suppliers, and most were bovine or marine sourced.

I found that avian CS has a higher proportion of important chondroitin-4sulfate and is therefore better absorbed.

I chose the high-grade avian CS.

I have now built up a signi cant record of people using this formula over the past eight years.

While real-life results always vary, those who have implemented my recommendations and follow the review process had real bene ts with most saying that the supplements have resulted in greater comfort and mobility.

Significant improvement

As an example, a person I am currently helping has had worsening osteoarthritis in both knees with X-rays showing signi cant deterioration in her right knee.

We started her on a programme that included a double dose of my joint supplement and 4000mg of Omega 3 sh oil. She has reported signi cant improvements over the past 4 months and is now able to walk freely again.

John Arts (B.Soc.Sci, Dip Tch, Adv.Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423559 or email john@abundant.co.nz Join