Joint Max, 120caps. 830mg. (Sagee)

Health Canada NPN Number: 80051488

Joint Max is a combination formula for joint pains and rebuilding the ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues.

DESCRIPTION

Joint Max:

Ingredients:

glucosamine sulfate                                  500 mg

Chondroitin                                                200 mg

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)                 50 mg

Shark Cartilage                                          20 mg

hydrolyzed Collagen Type II                       20 mg

Devil’s claw                                                 20 mg

Bio-Calcium                                                20 mg

Vitamin D                                                    1.25 mcg/50 IU.

MSM SUPPLEMENT USES?

Some of the most common uses for MSM include treating:

• chronic joint pain (osteoarthritis, joint inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis)
• leaky gut syndrome and autoimmune disorders
• osteoporosis and susceptibility to bone fractures
• bursitis, tendonitis, the development of scar tissue and other musculoskeletal pains
• allergies and asthma
• yeast infections
• muscle cramps
• constipation, ulcers, upset stomach, indigestion
• PMS symptoms (cramps, headaches, water retention, indigestion)
• stretch marks
• hair loss
• skin problems including wrinkles, sun burns (it offers some protection against UV light/wind burn), wounds, cuts, skin abrasions
• eye inflammation
• poor circulation
• high blood pressure
• fatigue
• oral infections, toothaches, gum disease/periodontal disease

Three uses that MSM has gained the most notoriety for include: acting like an anti-atherosclerotic (preventing the hardening/thickening of arteries), chemo-preventative compound and natural anti-inflammatory. MSM seems to help the body’s natural free radical scavenging abilities, which means it lowers oxidative stress  as well as the many ailments that come along with it.  It’s an effective anti-inflammatory because it blocks the release of pro-inflammatory mediators and down regulates certain harmful signals sent from the immune system that can affect the entire body.

HOW MSM SUPPLEMENTS WORK

MSM supplements supply the body with extra sulfur for creating methionine, which helps in important bodily processes like making other chemicals, forming connective tissue, synthesizing/metabolizing foods and absorbing nutrients to be used for energy. MSM is a natural byproduct of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and its medicinal properties seem to be similar to DMSO. DMSO is converted in the body to MSM, and then MSM remains in the body for longer than DMSO, allowing it to have more of a long-term impact.

The diets of our ancestors likely provided a high amount of sulfur — since sulfur is found in animal parts, vegetables and many fruits — but today many people lack these foods in their diets and therefore might be low in sulfur. We all have sulfur present in our bodies at all times, but our sulfur levels can drop as we get older, when we’re stressed and if we normally eat a low-nutrient diet.

While many different “whole foods” supply sulfur — foods like Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, etc.), eggs and sea vegetables — the catch is that some of their natural sulfur can become destroyed when the foods aren’t very fresh, they’re processed or are cooked at high temperatures. One of the differences between sulfur as we usually think of it (DMSO) and MSM is that MSM is odorless and tasteless (which is why you’re spared the strong smell that can be produced when eggs or veggies are cooked).

In humans (and animals too), MSM is naturally found in the adrenal cortex, which is a part of our hormonal system that helps regulate our response to stressors. It’s also stored in our cerebral spinal fluid and is used to maintain the structure of normal connective tissues.

One of the most notable attributes of MSM supplements is that they help accelerate healing and “detox” the body by improving how chemicals enter and leave our cells. MSM essentially makes cells more permeable, releasing certain built-up minerals that can cause problems (like calcium, for example), heavy metals, waste and toxins, while also helping usher in nutrients and water. This helps keep us hydrated and lowers inflammation, which is the root of most diseases. MSM also stabilizes cell membranes, improves the body’s antioxidant abilities, slows or stops leakage from injured cells and scavenges hydroxyl free radicals.

Using MSM supplements is tied to better immune function, accelerated healing and reduced pain because it helps counteract certain byproducts (like lactic acid) that contribute to the feeling of soreness, stiffness and inflexibility. This is one reason why some athletes and very active people choose to use an MSM supplement to improve recovery time, performance, the process of rebuilding new, healthy muscle and joint issues. Also importantly, MSM’s sulfur plays an important role in the production of glutathione, considered to be a “master antioxidant” and an important agent for detoxification.

This is another reason MSM is considered to be a “performance enhancer” — because it can raise someone’s energy levels and fight fatigue, since it helps with proper digestion and nutrient absorption, reducing the amount of energy the body needs to use on breaking down nutrients and redirecting these to other efforts.