A massive ten million people are affected by arthritis and joint conditions in the UK alone, making joint health an area which affects almost everyone at some stage in life. As we age, the surfaces of our joints can degenerate through a combination of the accumulated wear and tear of daily living and a slowing down of the body’s maintenance mechanisms.
Cartilage is the smooth, hard white covering which cushions the surfaces of our joints. The biggest component of cartilage is collagen but, as we age, the body’s ability to produce collagen slows down. The external effects show themselves in loss of skin elasticity. Less obvious is that, on the inside, cartilage can become weaker and the joint surfaces rough. This becomes very apparent when discomfort sets in as the joints rub against one another.
Supplementation can help support joint health, and Cartonica (from Clinic Nutrition) has been formulated specifically to help us look after our joints.
Cartonica is an easy to take, pleasant tasting liquid supplement that is readily absorbed. It has been formulated with the following nutrients, which are widely held to support joint health:
TYPE II COLLAGEN: a protein made from amino acids, which accounts for 60% of the dry weight of joint cartilage. Type II collagen represents 90-95% of the total collagen in joints. The body uses amino acids and nutrients to make collagen and cartilage in joints.
GLUCOSAMINE SULPHATE: is present in the fluid which provides lubrication around joints and is a building block of cartilage.
CHONDROITIN SULPHATE: a component of cartilage which retains water and is believed to enhance joint shock-absorbing properties.
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) contains sulphur, a building block for complex proteins found in the structure of cartilage.
L-CARNITINE is a substance which is converted and then used to help maintain cell energy and thus the cell’s natural protection mechanisms.
Cartonica also contains Vitamin C which helps the body form and repair connective tissue, Vitamin D which allows the body to absorb calcium from our blood stream to make bone and Turmeric which is regarded as a natural anti-inflammatory.
Liquid power
Not only does a liquid supplement appeal to people who are reluctant or unable to swallow tablets / capsules, the liquid formulation in Cartonica means you get an extremely impressive 6,000mg of nutrients in a single, easy 15ml serving. To get the same level of nutrients from tablets would mean taking numerous pills containing various bulking agents and excipients.
Also, as is well known from sports science, liquids are the most efficient way for the body to absorb nutrients into the bloodstream. As a liquid, Cartonica’s nutrients are dissolved in greater quantities than can be put into tablets and are more easily absorbed by the body.
And it tastes good! Cartonica has a delicious natural berry flavour and can be drunk neat or diluted with a little water.
Cartinoca is available in 500ml bottles, equivalent to a 33-day supply, from medical clinics and online at www.clinicnutrition.co.uk
RRP: £29.95.
ABOUT CLINIC NUTRITION
Clinic Nutrition Ltd., has formulated a range of high-quality, broad-spectrum liquid supplements that are supplied to clinics, and direct to the consumer. These include Vitaliti (for general health and wellbeing), Cartonica (for joint health) and Cutizana (for hair, nails and skin).