Our joints work extremely hard over a lifetime so it is not surprising that repeated strenuous activity involved in certain jobs and sports, and the ageing process, may affect their health and efficiency.

Genetic predisposition can also impact on joint health.

There are 206 bones in the adult human skeleton. Bones support the body and joints are the places where two bones meet. 

All bones, form a joint with another bone, most joints are designed to protect the ends of bones where they meet.  They also hold your bones together and they allow your rigid skeleton to move. 

Given the sheer number of bones, and number of joints we have in our body, it’s not surprising that joint pain is one of our most-common complaints!

There’s a number of things you can do to help Manage Joint Pain, and a great place to start is by looking at what natural supplements you can take.

We’ve taken the guess-work out for you, and listed our top 5 picks below.

The top 5 proven, natural joint care supplements you can buy online!

High Potency Joint care

KNH Joint Care Plus is an advanced formulation of glucosamine, MSM and chondroitin sulphates combined with essential minerals and traditional herbs providing active nutrition for tired joints.

• Ginger has long been studied as a support for the immune defenses such as inflammation
• Proline is an amino acid needed for the production of collagen and cartilage. It helps keep muscles and joints flexible
• Bromelan is a natural extract from pineapple stem that has been used traditionally to support the immune system.
• Boron, manganese, selenium and zinc are essential trace minerals beneficial in supporting healthy bones and joints

New Zealand Health Food MSM Powder

MSM (also known as methylsulfonylmethane) is a sulphur compound. Sulphur is essential for normal functioning of the body’s growth and repair mechanisms.

Sulphur from MSM powder (often referred to as the miracle supplement) is especially important to the cellular structure of hair, nails, skin and connective tissues as well as playing an important role in the formation of collagen, B vitamins and amino acids.

Sulphur also helps support immune system function.

MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) provides support to healthy connective tissues including cartilage, ligaments, tendons, vascular tissues, skin, hair and nails.

KNH Deer Velvet 500mg

Sore joints?

Have you ever tried Deer Velvet?

Taken from the Deer antler, Deer Velvet is rich in amino acids, essential fatty acids, collagen, vitamins and minerals that work together to enhance health and general well-being. 

It is most well-known for re-energizing and revitalizing a tired body and helping joint mobility and lubrication. Current research also focuses on support for mental and physical performance.

New Zealand Health Food Glucosamine Sulphate Capsules

Supplementing your diet with glucosamine helps provide nutritional support to your joints. This in turn helps lubricate dry and tired joints.

The use of Glucosamine Sulfate capsules helps the body’s natural ability to rebuild joint cartilage, the natural shock absorber that separates the bones of the joint, protecting them from damage.

As we age, our ability to produce glucosamine and chondroitin needed for this process may decline, leading to loss of cartilage and resulting in pain, inflammation and reduced mobility.

KNH High Strength Red Krill Oil

KNH High Strength Red Krill Oil is made from a species of krill called Euphausia Superba.

Three of the most important nutrients in red krill are (1) omega-3 fatty acids similar to those of fish oil, (2) phospholipid-derived fatty acids that increase red krill’s bioavailability and (3) astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant that helps combat free radical damage.

KNH Omega 3 Fish Oils

Omega 3 Fish Oil is one of nature’s richest sources of Omega 3 fatty acids – the “good fats” that can help you with heart and joint health, healthy skin, mood and focus.  

Omega 3 fish oil benefits are plentiful and if you don’t tend to include Omega rich foods in your diet (such as fish) then you may be lacking in this essential fatty acid.  

The EPA and DHA from omega 3 have been shown in research to reduce cholesterol levels, helping to ward off heart problems.  

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