
Arth-Support Formula™, provided by Douglas
Laboratories, is a synergistic and comprehensive combination of natural
ingredients, including glucosamine sulfate, shark cartilage, and bromelain,
carefully formulated and specifically designed to support normal inflammatory
processes while maintaining and restoring the structure and function of healthy
joints. Studies show that a high percentage of adults in
North America and other developed countries eat less than the minimum daily
allowance of 10 or more essential nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance
of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for
the dietary management of the body’s structure as well as the optimum
functioning of its various systems, including its joints. Arth-Support Formula™
has been carefully developed to contain the right proportions of vitamins,
minerals, trace elements, and other nutrients without danger of toxic build-up
or of side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its
absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, allergenic
potential, and long-term safety. Certain nutrients such as betacarotene, vitamin
C, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins are included in high-potency amounts because
of the vital roles they play in antioxidant protection, energy production and
maintenance of healthy blood cells, nervous system, hormonal balance, and more.
Minerals and trace elements are provided in their safest and most bioavailable
forms. The Arth-Support Formula™ contains not only the
base formula of Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra-Specific Nutrition 2000 Series™ that
offers intensive support for the healthy functioning of the body in general, but
also a blend of herbs and additional nutrients specifically formulated for
maintenance of healthy joint structure and function. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar
found in glycosoaminoglycans (mucopolysaccharides), integral components of the
proteoglycans found in joint cartilage. Proteoglycans are large carbohydrate
rich structures that provide resiliency, load distribution, shock-absorbing,
compressive and lubricating properties to joints and connective tissues. Dietary
glucosamine serves as an immediate precursor for glycosaminoglycan synthesis,
and also stimulates incorporation of other precursors into the connective tissue
matrix. The availability of glucosamine is an integral
part of the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans that are necessary
during the constant remodeling that aging cartilage undergoes. Thus, the
maintenance of healthy aging cartilage may be improved with enhanced deposition
of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Bioavailability of oral glucosamine
sulfate is excellent. It is absorbed intact, and utilized very quickly by all
tissues, including connective tissues. Glucosamine sulfate is more efficiently
used for connective tissue metabolism than other glucosamine sources, such as
cartilage extracts or chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine sulfate is a well
recognized, highly effective source of glucosamine for glycosaminoglycan and
proteoglycan synthesis in all connective tissues, such as cartilage, ligaments,
tendons, skin, and bone. Bromelain, a protease from the pineapple plant,
can reduce the production of proinflammatory prostaglandins by modulating the
arachidonate cascade. Other herbs in Arth-Support Formula such as licorice,
feverfew, devil’s claw, and turmeric, also provide support for normal
inflammatory processes. Arth-Support Formula™ may be a useful dietary
supplement for those who wish to maintain healthy functioning of their joints. Adults take 4 tablets daily with meals or as
directed by physician. No adverse effects have been reported. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct
light. Keep out of reach of children. Giordano N, Nardi P, Senesi M, Palumbo F, Battisti E,
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osteoarthritis with glucosamine sulfate and chiropractic treatment. J
Manipulative Physiol Ther 1997;20:400-14. Kelly GS. The role of glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin
sulfates in the treatment of degenerative joint disease. Altern Med Rev
1998;3:27-39. Leffler CT, Philippi AF, Leffler SG, Mosure JC, Kim PD.
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;164:85-91. Lotz-Winter H. On the pharmacology of bromelain: an update
with special regard to animal studies on dose-dependent effects. Planta Med
1990;56:249-53. McCarty MF. Enhanced synovial production of hyaluronic acid
may explain rapid clinical response to high-dose glucosamine in
osteoarthritis. Med Hypotheses 1998;50:507-10. Qiu GX, Gao SN, Giacovelli G, Rovati L, Setnikar I. Efficacy
and safety of glucosamine sulfate versus ibuprofen in patients with knee
osteoarthritis. Arzneimittelforschung 1998;48:469-74. Setnikar I, Cereda R, Pacini MA, Revel L. Antireactive
properties of glucosamine sulfate. Arzneimittelforschung 1991;41:157-61.
Shankland WE, 2nd. The effects of glucosamine and
chondroitin sulfate on osteoarthritis of the TMJ: a preliminary report of 50
patients. Cranio 1998;16:230-5. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. Bromelain, the enzyme complex of
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Complex *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
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Four Tablets
Contain:
500 mg Proprietary Blend of:
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa), Pancreatin 8X
(providing Protease, Amylase and Lipase
activity),
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Quercetin,
Betaine
HCl/Glutamic acid HCl, Shark Cartilage
Powder,
Glucosamine Sulfate, Pepsin, Bromelain
(minimum
2,000 m.c.u.), SOD/Glutathione Peroxidase
(Young
Wheat Sprouts), Feverfew, Devil’s Claw,
Proanthocyanidins (Red Wine Grapes), Ginseng
(Panax), Skullcap, N-Acetyl-L Cysteine/L-Cysteine
HCl, L-Methionine,
Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A Activity)
15,000 I.U.
Vitamin A (Palmitate, Water Dispersible)
5,000 I.U.
Vitamin D-3
50 I.U.
Vitamin E (Succinate)
200 I.U.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
1,000 mg
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine HCl)
50 mg
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
25 mg
Niacin
20 mg
Niacinamide
100 mg
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate)
150 mg
Vitamin B-6
25 mg
(as Pyridoxine HCl/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate
Complex)
Vitamin B-12
100 mcg
Folic Acid
800 mcg
Biotin
300 mcg
Choline(from Choline Citrate/Bitartrate)
20 mg
Inositol
25 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex
100 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid)
50 mg
Calcium (Citrate/Ascorbate Complex)
300 mg
Magnesium
300 mg
(Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex)
Potassium (Aspartate Complex)
75 mg
Zinc (Aspartate Complex)
50 mg
Copper (Amino Acid Chelate)
2 mg
Manganese (Aspartate Complex)
15 mg
Chromium GTF
200 mcg
(Organically bound with GTF activity-low
allergenicity)
Selenium
300 mcg
(Organic Selenium in Krebs† Cycle and Kelp)
Molybdenum (Krebs†)
50 mcg
Vanadium (Krebs†)
25 mcg
Boron (Aspartate/Citrate Complex)
1 mg
Trace Elements (Sea Vegetation)
100 mcg
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