Practitioners often face complex and multifaceted issues to help their patients address the root cause of their joint pain. Personalized Nutrients is your solution for building custom joint and pain support formulas in line with individual patient needs utilizing the highest-quality ingredients available.
Today, let’s shed some light on some of those key ingredients and how they can improve patient well-being when incorporated into daily supplementation routines.
Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients for Better Joint Support
Chronic inflammation is one of the major reasons that results in joint pain issues. Here are two well studied anti-inflammatory ingredients – Boswellia and Turmeric.
Boswellia
Boswellia is derived from the Boswellia serrata tree and has multiple anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to lower the production of inflammatory enzymes such as COX-2 through its boswellic acids. Increased COX 2 enzymes in the body results in joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Custom formulas containing Boswellia have therapeutic effects on joint pain due to compounds like acetyl-11-keto- β- boswellic acid (AKBA) which reduces leukotriene formation.
Turmeric
Turmeric is another ingredient that can be used in custom joint support formulas for its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s derived from curcuma longa plant and inhibits COX-2 enzymes by blocking the creation of inflammatory mediators and reducing oxidative stress. Its active component is called curcumin which blocks the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX). It also helps to modulate signaling molecules such as nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) which reduces inflammation and helps in managing joint pain issues.
Cartilage Supporting Ingredients for Improve Joint Health
Besides managing chronic inflammation, ensuring adequate cartilage health is another factor that promotes healthy joints and alleviates any kind of pain. Our two key ingredients Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine Sulfate promote cartilage synthesis and improve mobility of the joints.
Both these ingredients match the pain score of Ibuprofen (commonly used to treat pain and inflammation-related issues). Between 400 mg and 600 mg dosages, the score comes out to be -0.14 (95% CI: -0.67 to 0.39). Similarly, for 400 mg to 800 mg of dosage, the score comes to be around 0.14 (95% CI: -0.65 to 0.37). For dosages between 600 mg and 800 mg, it’s 0.00 (-0.47 to 0.47). (Source: Science Direct).
Chondroitin Sulfate
Responsible for maintaining the elasticity and structure of cartilage, it helps to retain the water content in the cartilage which results in shock absorption and enabling cushioning. It is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan that maintains cartilage hydration, acts as building blocks for the synthesis of cartilage components such as proteoglycans and collagen, and helps in blocking enzymes that can break down cartilages such as MMPs (Matrix Metalloproteinases) and aggrecanases.
Glucosamine Sulfate
This ingredient is an amino sugar that acts as a precursor to glycosaminoglycans, and primarily helps in repairing cartilage and promoting its regeneration. This results in improvement in joint pain and reduction of stiffness. It acts as a shield against cartilage damage, improves lubrication in the joints, and lowers inflammation.
Build Your Custom Joint Support Formula with Personalized Nutrients
At Personalized Nutrients, we empower practitioners with the tools to easily create customized joint support formulas using Boswellia, Turmeric, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Glucosamine Sulfate to cater to individual patient needs.
Get started with your journey to build the best joint support formula for your patients using these ingredients.
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