Changes Relief
Changes Relief
By Bob Lefavi, PhD, CSCS, CHES
Chairman, Changes Science Advisory Board
JOINT "RELIEF"
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Most of us know what it feels like for our joints to hurt. The pain, discomfort, and disability can be devastating for an otherwise active person.
In fact, about sixty percent of people over the age of 65 will eventually suffer from some form of arthritis, either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, it is not uncommon for younger people to have joint inflammation, even as early as one' s 30s.
These diseases often result from a disintegration of cartilage in joint spaces, leaving bone in direct contact with bone. When that happens, pain and joint immobility become unavoidable.
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In addition, people of all ages suffer injuries that damage cartilage and other connective tissue around joints, such as the occasional knee strain, shoulder stiffness, shin splints, or tennis elbow. The problem is that, because it has such a poor blood supply, connective tissue rehabilitates very slowly, if at all.
How Glucosamine Works
Glucosamine is the primary ingredient in "Changes Relief." Why is this compound used? It appears that glucosamine, a natural part of cartilage that is believed to stimulate connective tissue formation, is produced in decreasing amounts by the body as we age. Over time, the body' s cartilage becomes more dense and brittle, holding less water. Cartilage is then less effective at its job, which is to act as a natural buffer between bone tissue.
In one study by Bohmer, Ambrus, and colleagues, 68 athletes with cartilage damage in their knees were given glucosamine daily for about three months. Of the 68 athletes, 52 experienced complete resolution of symptoms and resumed full training. After four to five months, the athletes were able to train at levels possible only before injury. Other studies done in Europe and Asia suggest glucosamine may help relieve pain and assist in joint movement in patients with arthritis.
Changes Relief has the components you need in your nutritional armament against aging, immobility, and joint pain.
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