Efficient joints are needed for the rest of your life. However, joint pains can bother us regardless of age. The efficiency of the joints is influenced not only by the diet, but also by the lifestyle. When they are ailing, they can be supported with appropriate preparations.
Waysfor he althy joints . Younger and younger people have problems withjoints . It happens as a result of sports injuries, injuries and a sedentary lifestyle. We haveproblems with joints , because the articular cartilage is damaged, which protects the bones from abrasion and allows us to move freely. Cartilage damage causes severe pain with every movement. That is why doctors try to repair it or even partially regenerate it.
Glucosamine for he althy joints
For this purpose, they use glucosamine, and more precisely two of its forms - chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine. Glucosamine sulfate can be combined with sodium or potassium s alts. This is of great importance in therapy, because the doctor can use a potassium preparation in a patient with hypertension (who must limit sodium or s alt intake) and achieve the same goal - improving joint mobility. 98% of oral glucosamine. is absorbed into the blood. When its concentration is high enough, the synthesis of proteoglycans begins, which facilitates the incorporation of sulfur molecules into the cartilage tissue. Glucosamine sulfate promotes the formation of the cartilage matrix, and therefore can repair it. The effect of this is to reduce pain and improve joint mobility. Preparations containing chondroitin sulphate work in a similar way. It is worth remembering that as long as a small amount of cartilage tissue remains on the surface of the joints, it is always possible to rebuild it. Therefore, it is good to use preparations that serve this purpose.
Home remedies for he althy joints
Agave leaves have anti-rheumatic and analgesic properties, it is worth making a tincture of them. Put the shredded fresh agave leaves in a jar and pour in enough spirit to cover the pulp. Close the jar carefully. After 2 weeks of aging in a dark place, the tincture is ready. It should be strained and poured into a dark bottle. Rub it on sore joints 1-2 times a day.
Herbal medications for he althy joints
- Aflexin (Novascon Pharmaceuticals, approx. PLN 96/120 tablets). The drug includes avocado, soy, turmeric, ginger andbromelain - ingredients that have a beneficial effect on the articular cartilage and protect it against free radicals. Contraindications: Allergic to the ingredients of the drug. Should be taken with or after a meal.
- Extra Forte Horse Balm (GorVita, approx. PLN 17/250 ml). The ointment contains over 20 natural ingredients (including arnica, horse chestnut, willow bark) that bring relief in joint and rheumatic pains. Contraindications: Do not use on sick or injured skin.
He althy joints - synthetic drugs for he althy joints
- ArthroStop Classic (Walmark, about PLN 27/60 tablets). The drug contains glucosamine sulfate, which stimulates the reconstruction of articular cartilage, which helps keep joints in good condition. Contraindications: Allergic to the ingredients of the drug. Should be taken with or after a meal.
- Artresan (ASA, about PLN 40/30 capsules). The drug contains glucosamine sulfate, vitamin C, magnesium stearate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and titanium oxide - compounds necessary for the efficient functioning and reconstruction of articular cartilage. Contraindications: Allergic to the ingredients of the drug. Take the tablet with ½ glass of water.