Joint Freedom

• Safe, effective, non-NSAID, anti-inflammatory formula
• A combination of nutrients works to reduce inflammation, stimulate connective tissue repair and increase joint mobility and function
• Safe for patients on warfarin (Coumadin) with little or no effect on prothrombin times

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Joint Freedom: A SAFE, EFFECTIVE, MEDICAL FOOD FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) Joint Freedom provides a four-pronged approach for the dietary management of osteoarthritis
1. Reduces inflammation
2. Offers potent antioxidant protection to reduce joint deterioration
3. Increases joint mobility and function
4. Stimulates joint repair—providing nutritional building blocks for cartilage and ligaments

KEY INGREDIENTS
Flavocoxid is a special blend of flavonoids, which are natural, health-promoting compounds found in plants.
• Reduces inflammation associated with arthritis
• Potent antioxidant activity—reduces free radicals that damage arthritic joints
• Proven as effective as the medication naproxen in managing knee osteoarthritis
• Virtually no negative side effects—unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Gentle on the GI tract
• Little or no effect on prothrombin times (PT) in patients taking warfarin (Coumadin)

FORTIGEL® and VERISOL® - are specific Bioactive Collagen Peptides® derived from a patented process of hydrolysis of type I collagen-the main component of tendons, ligaments, and cartilage in joints and intervertebral discs.
• Both provide building blocks for joint repair
• FORTIGEL® stimulates the synthesis of collagen type I and II, along with the renewal of other important components of joints
• FORTIGEL® has been demonstrated to improve osteoarthritis in over 16 human clinical trials

VERISOL® boosts collagen metabolism of the skin, helping to improve the skin’s structure and appearance:
• Increases skin hydration
• Lessens wrinkle formation
• Promotes skin regeneration

Joint Freedom is a medical food, not a drug. A medical food is an FDA regulated category of products intended for the dietary management of a disease or condition that has distinct nutritional requirements. Unlike drugs, the ingredients in medical foods must be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Typically, medical foods are not associated with the negative side effects that are commonly seen with prescription or over-the-counter drugs.

The problem with most arthritis drugs
The most commonly prescribed arthritis medications are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs include a range of medications such as over the- counter aspirin, ibuprofen and prescription drugs such as naproxen and celecoxib. While these medications are effective for the reduction of pain and inflammation, they are associated with a variety of serious side effects.

Side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:
• GI complaints such as nausea, heartburn, indigestion, abdominal pain
• Bleeding ulcer
— The risk of upper GI bleeding is 3 to 4 times higher in people taking NSAIDs than those who do not
• Kidney damage that may persist even after drug withdrawal in some cases
• Cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, etc.)
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
— NSAIDs were responsible for approximately 19% of hospital admissions with CHF
• Hospitalization
— Approximately 107,000 patients are hospitalized annually for NSAID-related GI complications

*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