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Ultra Joint Forte, Douglas Labs
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 |  Product Name: Ultra Joint Forte
Manufacturer: Douglas Labs
Item #: 99075-90X
Content: 90 Tabs
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Comprehensive Joint Health Formulation with Astaxanthin
Ultra Joint Forte is a synergistic blend of nutrients formulated to support and maintain healthy cartilage and connective tissues.† Ultra Joint Forte contains:
Glucosamine – an integral component of all connective tissues,†
Chondroitin Sulfate – important for the synthesis and
maintenance of of connective tissue in the cartilage matrix,†
Sulfur – essential for the structural integrity and function of all proteins in the body,†
Astaxanthin – a natural carotenoid to support the body’s normal inflammatory response and can assist in protecting cells from oxidative free radical damage.†
Three Ultra Joint Forte tablets daily can provide your patients with the comprehensive structural and inflammatory process support for healthy cartilage and joint functions.
DESCRIPTION:
Ultra Joint Forte, provided by Douglas Laboratories, contains a synergistic
combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane(MSM®), and astaxanthin.
Glucosamine HCl is a well-absorbed source of glucosamine, an important precursor
for the synthesis and maintenance of connective tissues. Chondroitin sulfate also supports
formation of connective tissues, primarily joint cartilage, and helps protect existing
cartilage. MSM®, a derivative of DMSO, is a naturally occurring compound of biologically
available sulfur. Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid that can help modulate the body's
normal inflammatory response.
FUNCTIONS:
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found ubiquitously in glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans.
Glycosaminoglycans, formerly named mucopolysaccharides, are an integral component
of all connective tissues. Connective tissue, a fibrous type of body tissue,
has various functions. It supports and connects internal organs (ligaments), forms
bone, cartilage, and the walls of blood vessels, attaches muscles to bones (tendons),
and replaces tissues that have been damaged following injury.
Chondroitin sulfate, a glycosaminoglycan formed in the body, is also used for the synthesis
and maintenance of connective tissue, primarily within the cartilage matrix. In addition,
chondroitin sulfate protects existing cartilage by reducing water loss from the matrix
and by inhibiting the enzymatic breakdown of the cartilage.
Sulfur is an indispensable element in human nutrition. As part of the amino acids methionine
and cysteine, sulfur is required for the structural integrity and function of almost
every protein in the body, including enzymes, serum proteins, and the keratin of skin, hair,
and nails. Taurine, another sulfur-containing amino acid is known for its role in bile salt
synthesis, cell membrane stability, neuronal excitability and the regulation of osmotic
pressure. Sulfur is also an essential element for the glycosaminoglycans of connective tissues
and cartilage, and assumes a major role in detoxification as part of the hepatic
sulfur conjugation pathways. Proper detoxification of xenobiotics, such as phenols, and
many endogenous and foreign food- or airborne compounds depends on an adequate
supply of biologically active sulfur.
Dietary MSM serves as a versatile donor of metabolically active sulfur for the synthesis of
numerous organosulfur compounds and proteins in the body. As such, MSM helps maintain normal
immune response, lung function, connective tissue metabolism, and muscle contraction.
The degradation of arachidonic acid to certain leukotrienes and prostaglandins via the
cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways can cause an imbalance in normal inflammatory
markers. By inhibiting the enzymatic activity of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines
such as cyclooxygenase, the body's normal response to inflammatory markers can be moderated.
Research indicates that astaxanthin, a natural carotenoid, may play an
important role in the moderation of the body's normal inflammatory response.
Human studies also have reported its usefulness in maintaining normal joint and connective
tissue structure and function. As a powerful antioxidant, it also can help protects cells
from oxidative and free radical damage.
SUGGESTED USE:
Adults take 3 tablets daily with meals or as directed by physician.
| Supplement Facts (Ultra Joint Forte) | |
Container Size 90 Tabs | | Serving Size 3 Tabs |  | | | Amount Per 3 Tabs | Content | %DV | | | | | | Calcium (dicalcium phosphate) | 275 mg | | | | Phosphorus (dicalcium phosphate) | 240 mg | | | | Glucosamine HCl | 1500 mg | | | | Chondroitin Sulfate | 1200 mg | | | | Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM®) | 500 mg | | | | Astaxanthin | 1 mg | | | | | % Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Daily Value (DV) not established. |
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