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. Bones are connected to other bones at many different types of joint.
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.
Research links joint health with three naturally-occurring ingredients, glucosamine, chondroitin and the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) found in cod liver oil and fish oil.
High Potency Joint care
KNH High Potency Joint Care 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
By Jessica Sanders - Jessica is the Retail Manager for New Zealand Health Food Company. You can read more content from Jessica on Google+
