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CS-FORCE PLUS

CS-Force Plus Glucosamine Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate and Bromelain

The Natural Health Advisor by RoseMarie Pierce B.Sc Pharm

WHAT IS PRARIE NATURALS CS-FORCE PLUS?

CS FORCE PLUS was developed by Prairie Naturals to be a safe, non-toxic highly effective formula for individuals suffering from arthritis and other joint disorders. Thousands of people struggle daily with degenerative diseases that hamper and impair their desire for an active lifestyle. It is with these people in mind that this synergistically blended formula was created.

WHAT IS GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

Glucosamine Sulfate is an amino sugar naturally produced in the body by glucose (blood sugar) combining with an amino group derived from glutamine (an amino acid). This amino sugar is an essential nutrient for the healthy synthesis of connective tissue and synovial fluid.

Glucosamine sulfate is used extensively in the process of all tissue building and is one of the nutritional building blocks of cartilage.

Glucosamine sulfate stimulates the body's manufacture of collagen, the protein portion of the fibrous substance that holds joint connective tissue together. Collagen is the main component of the shock-absorbing cushion called articular cartilage-the white, smooth surface which covers the ends of body joints, such as those in the wrist, fingers, toes, ankles, knees, hips and between the discs of the spine.

Osteoarthritis develops as a result of the wearing away of cartilage and the reduction of synovial fluid, another natural cushion for the joints. There is significant research to demonstrate that treatment with Glucosamine Sulfate can actually reverse the effects of cartilage and joint damage and repair connective tissue.

WHAT IS CHONDROITIN SULFATE AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

Essential to cartilage growth and repair, chondroitin sulfate is produced by cartilage cells called "chondrocytes".

Chondroitin sulfate interacts with the building blocks of connective tissue, maintaining the normal function and structural integrity of the joints and other tissues. as the molecules in cartilage that attract and hold water, chondroitin sulfate helps cartilage retain its elasticity and fluidity, thereby increasing the pain free range of motion of the joint.

"Chondroitin was the first supplement shown to reduce the cartilage loss in osteoarthritis", states Dr. Theodosakis (a preventive and sports medicine specialist and a foremost authority on glucosamine and chondroitin). In his opinion "glucosamine plus chondroitin act synergestically in stimulating cartilage cells to produce protoglycans (cartilage components). Glucosamine and chondroitin in combination proved superior to either alone and people should not consider using either alone".

WHAT IS BROMELAIN AND WHAT DOES IT DO?

Bromelain is a protolytic (protein digesting) enzyme derived from the pineapple plant. Originally studied for therepeutic applications in the 1950's, it was first noted for digestive properties, though through later research, bromelain also proved to be an effective anti-inflammatory.

Bromelain reduces inflammation by first breaking down fibrin, which is the barrier the body creates around an injured area and creating a block that interrupts blood flow and tissue drainage, therefore creating swelling. By stimulating plasmin production, the substance that breaks down the fibrin, bromelain can be effective in almost all cases of inflammation.

Individually, each of these supplements has evidence that it is disease-modifying. In combination, the resulting synergistic effect shows promise for those wanting to maintain and active-lifestyle.

ID	Size	Qty	Price
073	90 capsules		$20.99	CAD
074	180 capsules		$39.99	CAD

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