FAQ - Arthritis

What is Arthritis?
Arthritis means joint inflammation. Symptoms can occur and cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. However, arthritis may not only affect the joints, but can also affect muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Facts about Arthritis
According to the National Arthritis Foundation -

• Arthritis affects nearly 1 in every 6 Americans (over 20 million total), making it the most common disease in the U.S.
• By the year 2020, an estimated 60 million people will be affected.
• The risk of arthritis is higher among woman, than men.
• Arthritis is the leading cause of disability, limiting daily activities for more than 7 million Americans.

Does being overweight affect arthritis?
Being overweight is associated with increased risk of osteoarthritis, and weight loss reduces the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Physical activity helps maintain joint health and may also reduce the risk of other adverse outcomes unrelated to arthritis, such as premature death, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. Studies indicate that an exercise program can improve aerobic capacity and alleviate depression and anxiety among people with arthritis.

What are the specially designed products for Joint Health?
Our specifically designed meal replacements for Joint Health are specially formulated to relieve the excruciating symptoms associated with arthritis and poor joint health.

Who should use our specially designed products for Joint Health?
These products are recommended for individuals over the age of eighteen who suffer with painful joints due to arthritis and/or injury.

How do our specially designed products for Joint Health help relieve pain?
Our products for Joint Health are formulated with high quality glucosamine and chondroitin. Glucosamine is a nutrient shown in studies to help regenerate the cushioning components of joints and other tissues. Research suggests that glucosamine makes joints more elastic, may increase range of motion and often slows or even reverses joint damage. The nutrient chondroitin has been noted in studies to help draw more moisture into cartilage to provide support and protection against further destruction of the joint.