Description

This formula addresses the unique nutritional needs of intervertebral cartilage (IVC). IVC is avascular, wears differently, and is affected by different nutritional factors compared to articular cartilage. The basics of healthy disc composition involve glucosamine, chondroitin and collagen. Studies indicate that glucosamine supports spinal disc integrity and has the potential to support the strength of the disc under compressive loads. In postmenopausal women, the healthy composition of the lumbar spine is directly related to collagen content. The advanced nature of this product involves its potential ability to support healthy advanced glycation end product activity, healthy immune mediator activity and healthy calcium metabolism. Advanced glycation end products may reduce the ability of the intervertebral disc to produce proteoglycans, which comprise healthy disc matrix. The age-related increase in advanced glycation end products may also contribute to stiffening of the spine. l-Carnosine, alpha lipoic acid and grape seed extract help to maintain healthy advanced glycation end product metabolism and provide antioxidant protection. Cartilage end plate calcification also affects disc function and longevity. Vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 maintains a healthy balance of calcium uptake into extra-skeletal tissues. Vitamin D is a synergist with vitamin K2 to help maintain healthy cartilage end plate calcium metabolism. Devil's claw supports day to day spinal comfort

Ingredients

Disc-Flex
Supplemental Facts
Amount Per Serving
two vegetarian capsules contain:
vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3) - 10 mcg (400 IU)
vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) - 10 mcg
BioCell Collagen® hydrolyzed collagen complex - 500 mg
(from chicken sternal cartilage)

Providing

hydrolyzed collagen 60% - 300 mg
glucosamine HCl (from crab and shrimp) - 500 mg
l-carnosine (beta-alanyl-l-histidine) - 75 mg
alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid) - 50 mg
devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum zeyheri) - 150 mg
extract (root) (standardized to contain 5% harpagosides)
Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) extract (gum resin) - 100 mg
(standardized to contain 70% boswellic acids)
grape (Vitis vinifera) extract (seed) - 50 mg
(standardized to contain 92% polyphenols)

Other ingredients:

vegetarian capsule (cellulose
water)
ascorbyl palmitate
BioCell Collagen® is a registered trademark of BioCell Technology LLC
Irvine
California USA (Protected by Patents).
Contains shellfish (crab
shrimp)
Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. Vitamin K may be contraindicated with Coumadin (Warfarin). If you are taking blood thinning medication
consult your health professional before use. - 2 capsules daily
with meals
or as directed by a health professional. Individual results may vary.

Allergens

SOY

Pure Encapsulations Disc-Flex - 60/120 Capsules

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