Optimum Joint
   Essentials
Support for structure and function of healthy joints

DESCRIPTION
Optimum Joint Essentials™, by Nutrition Dynamics®, is a synergistic and comprehensive combination of natural ingredients, including glucosamine sulfate, bovine and shark cartilage mucopolysaccharides, and bromelain, carefully formulated and specifically designed to ease discomfort while maintaining and restoring the structure and function of healthy joints.

FUNCTIONS
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found in glycosoaminoglycans (mucopolysaccharides), integral components of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage. Proteoglycans are large carbohydrate rich structures that provide resiliency, load distribution, shock-absorbing, compressive and lubricating properties to joints and connective tissues. Dietary glucosamine serves as an immediate precursor for glycosaminoglycan synthesis, and also stimulates incorporation of other precursors into the connective tissue matrix.

The availability of glucosamine is an integral part of the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans that are necessary during the constant remodeling that aging cartilage undergoes. Thus, the maintenance of healthy aging cartilage may be improved with enhanced deposition of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Bioavailability of oral glucosamine sulfate is excellent. It is absorbed intact, and utilized very quickly by all tissues, including connective tissues. Glucosamine sulfate is more efficiently used for connective tissue metabolism than other glucosamine sources, such as cartilage extracts or chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine sulfate is a well recognized, highly effective source of glucosamine for glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan synthesis in all connective tissues, such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone.
 
Bromelain, a protease from the pineapple plant, reduces the production of proinflammatory prostaglandins by modulating the arachidonate cascade. Its ability to help modulate normal inflammatory processes and support the discomfort associated with aging joints.

INDICATIONS
Optimum Joint Essentials™ may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to support the structure and function of healthy joints.

FORMULA  (#OJE)
Each Capsule Contains:
Glucosamine Sulfate ..........................  250. mg
Sea Cucumber Powder .......................  150. mg
(Pseudocalochirus axiologus)
Shark Cartilage Powder....................... 150. mg
Bromelain (lower stem, pineapple plant)  150 m.c.u.
Bovine Cartilage/mucopolysaccharides.... 50. mg

In a base of Yucca Powder and Bilberry Extract

SUGGESTED USE
Adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed by physician.

SIDE EFFECTS
No adverse effects have been reported

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

REFERENCES
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
 
 

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