COMPLEXE ÉQUILIBRE ARTICULAIRE PREMIUM

The plus of the formula

• Excellent synergy

• Very good dosage, especially of chondroitin

For COMPLEXE ÉQUILIBRE ARTICULAIRE PREMIUM we have selected a pullulan capsule.

What are pullulan capsules?
Pullulan is an all-natural polysaccharide (carbohydrate polymer) obtained by fermentation of tapioca or cornstarch, using a strain of fungus (Aureobasidium pullulans). In addition to its 100% plant-based composition, its production requires no chemical additives.

• Clean Label

• No preservatives, no anti-caking agents

What is glucosamine?

Glucosamine is a natural constituent of connective tissue, cartilage and ligaments. Produced naturally by our body from food, the production of this substance tends to decrease with age or due to certain joint pathologies.

Glucosamine as such is not found in our diet, but our body synthesizes it from the glucose (sugar) and glutamine (amino acid) contained in our food*.

If your body does not produce enough glucosamine, it may be advisable to take glucosamine as a supplement. Glucosamine is often synthesized from chitin, a substance extracted from the shells of crustaceans (crabs, lobster, lobster, shrimp) and consumed in the form of capsules, tablets or powder.

What is chondroitin?

Chondroitin is an essential constituent of cartilage. It is naturally produced by the body. Chondroitin is also found in bones, skin, cornea and artery membranes.

Metanalysis shows that chondroitin is involved in the formation and maintenance of cartilage tissue*. The role of this tissue is to ensure the retention of water in the cartilage and its elasticity, as well as the strength and flexibility of the joints.

What do the studies say about chondroitin?

The role of chondroitin is similar to that of glucosamine as it is also an essential component of the cartilage naturally produced by the body.

A team of researchers has studied the possible role of glucosamine and chondroitin in helping to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis. According to them, chondroitin helps rebuild cartilage and reduces the action of the enzyme responsible for its destruction, hyaluronidase. It also acts on the formation of cartilage and synovial fluid*.

Chondroitin also helps to slow down the degeneration of joint tissue. It could act against osteoclasts, which are cells that play an important role in the loss of bone substance.

Glucosamine and chondroitin have different properties and some studies have shown beneficial effects when combined**.

What are the properties of horsetail and Boswellia in the joints?

Horsetail is a perennial plant growing on humid and sandy soils in Europe, North Africa and Asia. Horsetail has an exceptional silicon content: 80% of its ashes are said to contain silica.

The Boswellia is a tree of Indian origin of the Burseraceae family. Boswellia resin has been used in India, China and North Africa for thousands of years.

* Richy F. Bruyere O, et al.  Structural and symptomatic efficacy of glucosamine and chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis: a comprehensive meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med. 2003 Jul 14;163(13):1514-22.
** Leffler CT, Philippi AF, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin, and manganese ascorbate for degenerative joint disease of the knee or low back: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. Mil Med. 1999 Feb;164(2):85-91.