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Our food contains substances and elements that have been proven to exert positive effects on cartilage function and regeneration.
Chondroitin: This is an endogenously produced body component that absorbs water into the articular cartilage. Dietary sources are predominantly cartilage, tendons, sinews and in particular certain types of fish cartilage which contain it in a highly concentrated and biologically available form. It blocks destructive enzymes and free radicals which break down articular cartilage and collagen and stimulates new cartilage formation.
Glucosamine: This is also an endogenous substance that stores water in the cartilage and which occurs in fungi, insect exoskeleton and in particular mollusks in the south seas. It has constructive, anti-inflammatory and pain reducing effects on joints.
Vitamin D3: This is viewed as a constructive, anabolic vitamin, because it is required for both bone and muscle formation. It is estimated that in winter, 90% and in summer, 50% of the population exhibit an occult vitamin D3 deficiency, since it is formed by the action of sunlight on the skin. Deficiency symptoms occur with increasing age due to clothing and aging of the skin. Exogenous sources of vitamin D3 include eggs, tuna, salmon and the dreaded cod liver oil from childhood.
The famous coral calcium Sango contains calcium and magnesium and a further 70 micronutrients. Besides being important for bone and muscle function, as an acid-base buffer it plays a decisive role in the de-acidification of the body. According to reliable estimates, at least 50%, if not 90% of our fast-food generation are chronically over-acidified. This underlies a variety of complaints, but especially inflammatory joint and rheumatic diseases.
Rose Hips: because of their galactolipid and natural vitamin C content these exert a positive impact on our health, like all fruits and vegetables. Inflammatory reactions and so-called oxidative stress are associated with all forms of joint disease. Joint inflammation can and must be treated with appropriate anti-rheumatic agents, i.e. with anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. There are also natural substances that can inhibit these joint destructive reactions. Plants produce their own protective agents to fight off diseases, pathogens and other disease-causing factors. They exert their anti-inflammatory effect in the connective tissue in particular and activate the body's immune system. Natural vitamin C is deemed to be an important radical scavenger, i.e. it captures and neutralizes the oxygen radicals that cause cell aging. The construction and regeneration of connective tissue and cartilage are largely dependent on the availability of sufficient vitamin C for the production of collagen and elastin.
Manganese: This element, like copper and zinc, can bind aggressive oxygen radicals in our body. Alongside vitamin C, it is considered to be an anti-corrosion agent for the body and stimulates cartilage construction.
L-cysteine: This sulfur amino acid also acts as an antioxidant and as a structural protein of connective tissue, providing it with rigidity.
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