Powerful Joints
Packing: 60 tablets/bottle
Made in USA

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, and is second only to heart disease in work disability. Recent statistics show that 50 million Americans have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two best known and most common types.
Osteoarthritis, also known as "degenerative joint disease," is caused by the wear and tear of the joints. Neck, hips, knees and lower back are the parts of the body most likely to be affected by osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body's immune system attacks itself. It affects joints, bones, and organs. It attacks type II collagen in human cartilage, causing painful and often disabling joint inflammation. One may feel tired, sick, or feverish.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, the degeneration of joints come from the degeneration of kidney & liver function. Bio Essence Corporation has developed a new formula combining nutritional ingredients (some of which are extracted through new advanced technology) and herbal extracts called . It is designed to protect the joints; restore damaged joints to normal function; help relieve pain and swelling caused by inflammation and arthritis; promote local circulation to relive pain and stiffness in the joints of neck, back, knees, shoulders and arms. It also support the articular cartilage tendons, ligaments and skin.*

Usage direction: Adults take 3 tablets each time, 2-3 times a day.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 tablets
Chondroitin Sulfate (Bovine source from USA, >90%, )..180 mg
Glucosamine HCL.....................................210 mg
Grape Seed Extract (95%OPC).........................150 mg
Shark Cartilage(USA)................................240 mg
BioCell Hydrolysed Collagen Type II.................150 mg
DL-Phenylalanine....................................170 mg
Vitamin C ..........................................105 mg
Copper (as Copper Gluconate)........................410 mcg
Proprietary blend of herbal extracts: Pseudo-ginseng(san Qi), Boswellia serrata (Ru Xiang), Curcuma (Jiang Huang), Dang Gui, Gentiana Root (Qin Jiao), Psoralea seed (Bu Gu Zhi), Cordyceps (Dong Cong Xia Cao), (Fo-Ti) He Shou Wu, Licorice (Gan Cao)................................785 mg

Ingredients Introduction

HYDROLYSED TYPE II COLLAGEN (from BioCell Collagen II): This is the protein that keeps our joints healthy and functional. Cartilage is one of the body's main connective tissues providing flexibility and support to bone joints. In cartilage, type II collagen is the principal structural protein responsible for its tensile strength and toughness. But, at times the body's immune system mistakes type II collagen in human joints as an outside invader and sends antibodies to attack and destroy the collagen; this results in inflammation and affect adversely the mobility and flexibility of the joints.
This ingredient is extracted from 100% pure chicken sternum which is the richest source of type II collagen and is hydrolyzed for maximum absorption. Independent analysis shows that BioCell Collagen II contains Type II Collagen (60-65%), Chondroitin Sulfate (20% min.), Hyaluronic Acid (10% min.) and Glucosamine. It is the ONLY hydrolyzed chicken type II collagen product to offer this unique combination. A recent clinical study showed that 89.9% of the people received some level of pain relief within forty-five days of taking BioCell Collagen II (US Patent No. 6,025,327).

CHONDROITIN SULFATE (from Type II Collagen & Shark Cartilage): Chondroitin is one of the building blocks of cartilage. It makes the cartilage 'spongy' by drawing fluid into the the cartilage. This is significant because cartilage has no blood supply. Additionally, it inhibits some enzymes which degenerate the cartilage, interferes with other enzymes which impede the transport of nutrients to cartilage, stimulates the production of cartilage matrix molecules, and enhances synergistically the action of the glucosamines.

HYALURONIC ACID(HA): It comes from Type II Collagen, HA is a major component of the extracellular matrix, the space between living cells, and is present in the skin tissue. HA is a major constituent of synovial joint fluid and hyaline cartilage tissue. It also allows the retaining of skin moisture and functions as lubricant between the collagen matrix and the skin.

GLUCOSAMINE: This is a building block of new cartilage. Our body cannot repair cartilage without glucosamine. Glucosamine Hydrochloride (HCl) is used instead of Glucosamine Sulfate because it is more stable, better absorbed.

SHARK CARTILAGE: It is known to be a good natural source of collagen, glucoseamine and chondroitin sulfate. No heat, chemicals or bleaching agent have been used during the cleaning process. It also has anti-angeosis function to decrease the inflammation in arthritis.

D-L PHENYLALANINE (DLPA): DLPA is an essential amino acid called phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is the precursor of tyrosine, and hence of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Phenylalanine enhances pain relief by slowing down the breakdown of these body-produced pain relievers, giving them a much longer time to act.

VITAMIN C: It boosts the immune system; helps cement and stabilize the artery walls; stimulates the production of the connective tissue. Its deficiency leads to tissue weakness. An optimal supply of vitamin C insures the production of collagen and elastic fiber molecules.

ORIENTAL HERBAL EXTRACTS: Pseudoginseng Root, Dang Gui, Curcuma Rhizoma, Psoralea Seed, Cordyceps, Boswellia Resin, Gentiana Root, Fo-Ti, Licorice. Traditionally, some of these herbs are used to help relieve pain, some are used to enhance the Kidney and Liver function. It can promote circulation in a person who has limited joint mobility; swelling and deformity of joints; numbness and coldness of the limbs; pain and stiffness in the neck, back, shoulders and arms; migratory pain, etc.

GRAPE SEED EXTRACT: In Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis, the new collagen often contains too many cross-links, producing thick, stiff, dysfunctional cartilage that is prone to injury. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complex (OPC) from grape seeds help reduce excess cross-linkage by neutralizing free radicals, protecting collagen from excess collagenase, and helping vitamin C support synthesis of healthy new collagen.

COPPER: It is essential for the formation of collagen and it helps to control inflammatory arthritis/bursitis symptoms. It works in balance with zinc and vitamin C to form elastin; it also aids in bone mineralization. It is also important for the proper absorption of zinc.

* The above statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug administration. This Product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

關節寶 -修護關節、止痛
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關節炎通常包括一百多種有關骨骼、關節、肌肉等慢性癥狀。所有類型的關節炎癥狀都有嚴重的疼痛及活動受限，還未包括生活質量的降低。骨關節炎和類風濕關節炎是最常見的兩種類型。骨關節炎也稱“退化性關節病”，它的主要致病因素是關節的磨損和撕裂。覆蓋在骨末端的軟骨出現炎症和磨損不平，當這種針對軟骨的損害達到一定程度，骨末端失去了保護層，骨贅就生成了。這些骨贅常常導致關節疼痛和活動受限，也會導致骨端增厚。

骨關節炎常發生於六十歲以上的人，但是六十歲以下的人如果有下列因素存在，也有可能會患此病，如﹕超重、姿勢不正、先天關節或骨畸形、關節損傷等。婦女患嚴重骨關節病的數量是男子的三倍。身體承受重量的關節最容易患骨關節病，例如像頸椎、髖關節、膝關節和腰椎。骨關節病的主要癥狀是關節疼痛、僵硬和腫脹。類風濕性關節炎是一種自身免疫性疾病，也就是人體自身免疫系統攻擊自身的組織器官，例如關節、筋骨及器官。

類風濕性關節炎主要是人體自身的免疫系統錯誤地攻擊二類骨膠原，造成炎症，引起疼痛和腫脹，其它症狀還包括疲勞或者發熱。其它引起關節炎的因素包括 1.）痛風。2）系統性紅斑狼瘡。3）肝炎病毒。關節炎可以影響人體的不同部位，在具有關節炎主要癥狀的同時，可伴有發熱、體重下降、呼吸困難、皮疹或搔癢。除了草藥以外，許多營養成分可以減輕和預防關節炎及關節的退行性變。許多醫學雜誌報道，以草藥和營養成分作為新的治療方法，對關節炎有確切的療效。根據傳統中醫學理論，退化性關節病主要由於肝腎功能減弱。腎主骨生髓，肝主筋。當人過中年後，腎氣減弱，氣血不足，加之關節的反復使用致使組織損傷而患此病。氣血不足和失調導致組織缺乏營養，也使關節容易招致風、寒、濕邪的侵襲。

美國寶生公司研發出一種新產品<關節寶>。此配方是將營養成份和濃縮中藥結合在一起。具有保護關節，恢復受傷關節功能，止痛消腫，促進關節周圍的血液循環，解除僵硬等作用。

配方組成

水解的二類膠原（來自於BioCell公司的二類膠原 TypeIICollagen）﹕是從雞的胸骨中提取的。雞胸骨中含有豐富的二類膠原，且具有高度的水解性。

硫酸軟骨素 (ChondroitinSulphate來自牛骨、二類膠原和鯊魚軟骨)﹕軟骨素是構成軟骨的一種基本成分。它使軟骨具有像海綿的功能，這點對軟骨很重要，因為軟骨沒有血液供應。為了保持軟骨的健康，它必須借助這一海綿功能吸收營養，排泄廢物。

葡萄糖胺(Glucosamine)﹕它是製造新軟骨的基本成份，也是蛋白肝糖合成的重要元素。

鯊魚軟骨(SharkCartilage)﹕它是膠原、葡萄糖胺、鈣質和硫酸軟骨素很好的自然來源，還具有抗血管新生的作用，可減少關節炎的炎症反應。

DLPA(苯丙氨酸)﹕它是一種很重要的氨基酸，稱為 “苯丙氨酸”。它是酪氨酸、多巴胺、去甲腎上腺素和腎上腺素的前身；DLPA可以緩慢加強以上成分止痛的作用，使鎮痛作用時間延長。它已經有效地被用於控制和治療類風濕性關節炎。

透明質酸(HyaluronicAcid)﹕它來自於二類膠原，是細胞間質重要的組成成份。它存在於皮膚組織，主要構成關節滑液和透明軟骨組織，它還具有保持皮膚濕度及在膠原基質和皮膚間起潤滑的作用。

維生素C﹕它可增強人體的免疫系統，穩定和強固血管壁，激發結締組織的產生。

濃縮中藥﹕三七、當歸、姜黃、乳香、秦艽、冬虫夏草、補骨脂、何首烏、甘草。這些中藥前四種具有止痛、行氣、活血作用；後三種具有補肝腎（肝主筋腎主骨）等功效。傳統上用於治療關節疼痛，活動受限，四肢拘攣，麻木發涼，肩頸背部僵硬疼痛及遊走性關節疼痛等。

葡萄子抽取物(GrapeSeed)﹕在骨關節病和類風濕關節炎中，新的膠原經常包含許多交叉結合體，它可產生易於受傷的厚而堅硬的軟骨。在炎癥期間，關節滑液細胞經常分泌太多膠原脢而損害健康的膠原。從葡萄子中提取出的OPC通過中和自由基可減少交叉結合體，保護膠原免受膠原脢的損害，在健康新膠原的合成中也保護了維生素C。

銅﹕在膠原生成的過程中銅具有重要作用，它可以控制關節炎、粘液囊炎的癥狀，在形成彈力蛋白過程中保持與鋅、維生素C的平衡，它幫助鐵的吸收，蛋白質的新陳代謝，骨礦化及血凝結。