Top 5 Products for Joint Health and Inflammation

As the summer months approach, we’re all eager to get out and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. For those with joint pain and inflammation, however, the idea of engaging in summer activities can be intimidating.  

Joint health is an important factor of overall health, and as we age our joints tend to become more stiff and achy. This can be due to natural wear and tear, injuries, or inflammatory conditions like arthritis.  

As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, contributing to joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. This can lead to a variety of issues, including arthritis and osteoporosis. Collagen is a type of protein found in the body that helps provide structure to the joints, tendons, and ligaments. It is essential for keeping your joints lubricated, stable, and well-functioning, and it helps maintain your strong bones. Studies have shown that taking collagen supplements can help support joint health by reducing joint pain and stiffness, improving mobility, and increasing range of motion.  

When it comes to joint health, inflammation is one of the most important factors to address. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection, and it is key to helping the body heal. Unfortunately, when there is too much inflammation, it can cause a number of health problems including joint pain and stiffness. Inflammation is caused by a number of factors like injury, disease, and environmental triggers such as pollution or allergens. When the body experiences inflammation, it responds by releasing certain chemicals, such as histamine and prostaglandins, which cause the affected area to swell. This swelling can cause pain and stiffness, and can also restrict movement. 

To maintain good joint health, it’s important to reduce inflammation and provide the body with the building blocks for healthy connective tissue. This can be done through diet and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding inflammatory foods like processed foods, refined sugars, saturated fats, and for sensitive people, gluten and dairy. 

An anti-inflammatory diet would include leafy greens, spices such as turmeric and ginger, and good fats from avocado & fatty fish. Additionally, regular exercise helps to reduce inflammation, as does getting enough sleep and managing stress. 

If you're looking to support your joint health, adding collagen to your routine may be a great option as well as other natural anti-inflammatory remedies. Here are our top 5 anti-inflammatory supplements to support your joint health: 

1. Designs For Health Arthroben - This formula combines two clinically-proven collagen peptides, Fortigel® and Tendoforte®, to support joint function, tendon and ligament strength. It also features a unique blend of standardized extracts from Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) and cutch tree (Acacia catechu), which help protect against free radical damage and promote a healthy inflammatory response in the connective tissue. 
2. Metagenics SPM Active When tissue is damaged, the body produces specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) to aid in the healing process. In some cases, however, the body's natural production of these molecules may be inadequate for full recovery. To ensure that the healing process is not hindered, supplementation of SPMs may be needed to provide the necessary support for the body to complete its healing process. 
   
   
3. NFH NEM Sap NEM® is a natural supplement derived from the thin membrane that lines the inside of hen eggshells. It contains several beneficial ingredients for joint health, such as collagen, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), and chondroitin sulfate, as well as other beneficial proteins and peptides. Studies have shown that NEM® SAP, a combination of NEM® and the botanical Boswellia serrata (frankincense), can significantly reduce pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis within 7-10 days of starting supplementation.
   
   
4. Cyto-matrix Curcumatrix The active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is credited with the spice’s anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin is believed to help reduce inflammation by targeting certain molecules in the body that play a role in inflammation. Curcummatrix softgels contain 42mg of curcumin extract in a 60:1 ratio, providing the same amount of curcumin found in 2,520mg of dried herb. In addition, the unique liposomal formula increases the bioavailability by 7.5x when compared to a standard extract and by 5x when compared to soy-based liposomal curcumins.
   
   
5. NFH Inflacalm SAP This is a powerful combination of Boswellia serrata (frankincense), Turmeric and proteolytic enzymes that reduce inflammation and swelling in the body by breaking down inflammatory proteins and peptides. Together they help reduce pain and inflammation in the joints, muscles, and other body tissues, making it an effective supplement for those suffering from chronic inflammation. 

By taking a proactive approach to joint health and inflammation, you can prevent and alleviate joint pain so that you can enjoy your life to the fullest. Visit our product pages for more information on individual joint health products and how they can improve your quality of life.