OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and discomfort uringmovement,Itis a progressive disease that increases in severity as one gets older, ‘The increasing pain and stifiness, as well as decline in function, can lead patients to be ‘highly dependent on painkillers. In cases pstemedicne als, cortisone or hyaluronic injection may be the next option tohelp reduce pain.'The ‘last resort” is total knee replacement for those in the most severe stage of the disease. OA canstart to manifest in someone as young as 40 and progresses through. three stages. Stage1 ‘Thisis when you start to experience mild joint discomfort or pain, especially during or after intensive activities orsport. Some may. experience cracking, crunching or creaking sounds at the joints, inown as “crepitus”, Crepitusisa sign of early degeneration of the joint surface, Stage 2 Joint pain and discomfort become more intense and occasionally you may need relief byusing medicines (pain killers NSAID). | Occasional and increasing pain and discomfort happen even during normal activities, which ean upset your ustal ‘active routine. Stage Tish mostevresngeof0A anton comes wit severe joint pai Jun gh muddiscomirtoccatonally wihseelig | Lubricate worn-out joints joints. Walking can often bea pain, restricting | professionals prescribe for Stage 3 ‘povementand mobility Youmay behighy | OA.sufferer, lependent on painless (NSAID in JOINT LUBRICATION reliefpain. ‘Most Stage 3 0A patients depend on pain SEVERESTAGE | less (NSAlDs suchas ibuprofen et), \ stage 3or the advanced stage of OA, uiring these nearly every day to suppress Felons te gencrlyinpestpainandheve tpdr ott pass feneves sens restricted joint movement even when | ofpainescalates, taking pain killers may walking, At this stage, the joint gap is no longer be helpful. The alternative ‘narrowed as the cartilage ‘treatments to administer hyaluronic acid around the affected area is almost jections. exhausted, causing friction with every HA injections ae often recommended ‘moyement,hence complaintsofstiffand | by doctors for severe OA cases and. rigid joints. At the sametime, thesynovial patients who cannot tolerate the side ‘uid commonly mown asjoin:fuid is fects of NAD (tomach ulcers and greatly depleted, leading to reduced kidney problem). Tubrication and less cushioning ofthe bones | Doctors inject HA directly into the joint - ‘When bones ubagainst | | one injection per week for three to five eachother, the fiction | weeks, to help replenish join lubrication. Its leads to inflammation and | effect may last few months and repeated nis felt,especiallyin || injections are often required ifpain recurs. fhe knees By injecting th HA into the oi tis 0 lubricate and improve joint soning and reduce pain plus aid in ‘movement. However, HA injections canbe painful and may not work for everyone. REPLENISH JOINT FLUIDS ‘Anew formula containing HA with collagen type II made from Mobilee and Bacoolis the latest oral solution tobelp lubricate deteriorated or decaying joints for those suffering from osteoarthnit HA isa substance that is naturally present {nthe human body ands found in high concentrations in joirts or synovial fluid. It acts asa “shock absor2er" and lubricant ina healthy joints, In people suffering from OA, this acid breaks down toa generally lower ‘than normal concentration, causing joint Pain and stiffness. ‘This unique combination is clinically tested with proven efficacy. With just one taken once a cay for eight weeks, synovial fluids of OA patients are replenished and joints are lubricated by tenfold, HA with typeI collagen also helps inrebuilding and repairing of joint cartilage, natural way to regain knee strength and improve movement, NATURAL INGREDIENTS ‘This atest formula, waich initiates the repair and lubricationprocess with the combination of Mobile and Bzcool, is EFSA and FDA approved. Mobile isa patented ‘natural ingredient wits high concentration OFA erated fom ooster cams, wich ‘krich in sodium hyaturate (HA) hydrolysed collagen and polyenctarti. Motles toa condi ih nitral componente (collagen and polysaccharides) that actin synergy to enhance itseffects, ‘Batoal a native type Il collagen extracted from chicken sternumcattilage has demonstrated clinical sflectsat low doses in different joint problems ~rheumatoid ms osteo and oat dacomfor by reducing join sweling and pain, rapeoving ocelot rove with no side effects reported and assessed toxicity. Only low doses are needed. Ithas a | unique mechanism of action and oral | tolerance that is absorbed in the gut and initiates cell-signalling cascades that use the body's natural repair mechanisms. ‘This information is brought to you hhouse pharmacist at Cambert (M): For details, please call 30-88-1712 or email enquiryGcambert.commy