PLATINUM - Platinum Osteoplus Extra Strength (
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    Ingredients : Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg Curcumin 95 % - standardized 65 mg Licorice (4:1 extract) 65 mg Boswelia 30 mg Cat's Claw 30 mg Yucca Root 30 mg White Willow Bark 30 mg
    Dosage : 2 capsules before meals 3 times a day. Reduce to 1 capsule 3 times daily when your pain and inflamation is gone or as directed by a health practitioner. Tradition and research join together to create OsteoPlus. Its formula is based on an in-depth study of herbs. Research has confirmed their effectiveness in the relief of inflammation and other symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatism. All the ingredients work in synergy to help relieve symptoms and reduce inflammation. Its effect is both very potent and very mild.
    Glucosamine Sulfate Glucosamine is an amino sugar found throughout the body. It is made of glucose and the ammoniated glutamine combined by the glucosamine synthetase. Since the early 80's, research has shown that supplementation in glucosamine stimulates the regeneration of articular tissues: synovial fluids and cartilages. Durable relief is felt after only two weeks of treatment. The side effects are few and similar to placebo in studies. A few cases of diarrhea and rash were noted. (For more information, see the Glucosamine monograph.)
    Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Turmeric is a spice from Asia, in the ginger family. It is mainly used in curries and as a yellow coloring agent in food. The active ingredients are curcuminoïds, mostly curcumin (diferuloylmethane). A staple of ayurvedic medicine for inflammation and osteoarthritis, it has been used for thousands of years. The anti-inflammatory property may be due to its effect on the eïcosanoïd biosynthesis and the arachidonic acid pathway enzymes. In studies on AIDS, curcuminoïds have shown results as anti infectious and anti viral (HIV-1 integrase inhibition) agents. In another study, turmeric reduced the number and size of tumors as a chemopreventive agent. Turmeric's main effect is its antioxidation property, up to 5 times more potent than vitamin E. It also increases stomach's mucus secretion. Some side effects may appear at high dose and are mainly gastric discomfort.
    Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Licorice is often used for its sweetening value and its ability to cover bitter tastes. In Chinese medicine it is present in formulas to fortify the middle burner and tone up the vitality (chi). Closer to home, it is used as expectorant and against gastric irritation. Research has confirmed many aspects of the glycyrrhizine: a gastroprotective effect by increased secretion of mucus and an anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic effect due to the inhibition of prostaglandin PGE2. The side effects at high dose are aldosterone-like: oedema, hypertension and hypokaliemia (dosage of a few grams per day).
    Cat's Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) Cat's claw is a native plant of South America and Asia. It is one of the most potent immune system booster available today. Traditionally, it was used for arthritis, gastric ulcers, intestinal and skin problems and also for certain tumors. The American National Cancer Institute conducted studies that showed promising anticancer and immune system boosting effects. In Europe, it is used against AIDS. The active ingredients of cat's claw are pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids and quinovic acid glucosides. Its very low toxicity makes it almost free of side effects.
    Yucca (Yucca spp) The family of yucca contains up to 40 different species. Native of desert regions of America, the yuccas were used by the Indians for their medicinal properties as well as for food and textile fiber. They claimed yucca had virtues against hypertension, arthritis, migraines and colitis. Today, yucca extracts are used in cosmetology and in the food industry as emulsifier and in the pharmaceutical industry as basis for steroid synthesis. The active components are saponosides such as sarsasapogenin and tigogenin. Studies have shown an inhibition of herpes and cytomegalovirus. The extract of yucca relieves arthritic symptoms and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol level. Yucca is an edible plant considered as non-toxic.
    White Willow (Salix Alba) White willow is native of Europe and can be found throughout America on the banks of streams and rivers. The willow is at the origin of the discovery of acetylsalicylic acid in the last century. The active principles are salicin and salicylic acid. Both have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. They do not have the acetylation possibility that aspirin possesses, so they present no side effect for the stomach nor the blood platelets.
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