Joint complex

Comprehensive preparations for joints are extremely helpful dietary supplements that positively affect the work of the entire musculoskeletal system. These are substances that, accompanied by a balanced diet and regular physical activity, can have a beneficial effect on the body, contributing to the reduction of pain and improvement of well-being.

What are joints?

Joints are part of the human locomotor system. These are mobile synovial joints that are located between the bones.

Each joint consists of a joint surface, a joint capsule and an articular cavity, and individual joints differ in structure and mobility.

They are responsible for maintaining proper posture and making movements, which is why they are found throughout the human body.

During movement, abrasion occurs in the joints, which is why the joint surface of the bone is covered with cartilage resistant to this process.

Types of joints

Joints can be divided due to:

• The number of axes around which they make movements and the shapes of the articular surfaces on:
• single-axis joints such as hinge, rotary or screw joints,
• two-axis joints - condylar and saddle,
• multi-axis joints such as spherical joint,
• number of articular surfaces on:
• simple - which form two bones, e.g. hip joints,
• complex - made up of more than two bones, e.g. temporomandibular joint.

Functions of joints

Joints are part of the musculoskeletal system, allow a person to move and at the same time provide support and scaffolding for muscles. It is thanks to the joints that we can perform movements such as bending, straightening, turning, reversing, lifting or turning.

Joint pain - what is the result?

Joint pain can have many causes. Most often they are caused by too little synovial fluid, also known as synovial fluid, whose task is to reduce friction of joint surfaces during movement.

Joint pain can also result from insufficient antioxidants and inflammation appearing in the body.

Pain is often caused by diseases occurring in the body, such as rheumatic or degenerative diseases. Excessive body weight can also contribute to overloads that cause pain.

In addition, joint pain can also be the result of injuries such as fractures or sprains, as well as the result of staying too long in one position, and thus overloading the joint.

Active people are particularly vulnerable to injuries within the musculoskeletal system, and minor damage to articular cartilage often hinders everyday functioning.

How to care for your joints?

With age, our mobility decreases, but also through improper diet and lack of physical activity, we contribute to the deterioration of their condition.

To care for your joints, it is worth paying attention to:

• the right level of physical activity - always remember to warm up properly before exercising. It is also important to practice sports regularly and regenerate between workouts,
• a balanced, healthy diet - it is worth including products rich in vitamin C and D, as well as fatty acids and ingredients such as collagen in the daily menu. By using a varied diet that provides the body with many valuable ingredients, you can contribute to increasing the strength and flexibility of the joints,
• avoiding overloads - attention should be paid to the posture we take and the repetition of movements. It is worth lifting weights correctly and taking care of ergonomics. You should also remember how important breaks are during exercise,
• normal body weight - overweight and obesity heavily burden joints and bones, which can contribute to the development of many serious diseases. Taking care of the correct body weight, we also take care of our joints.

Active ingredients that have a positive effect on the joints

There are many active substances that favorably affect the musculoskeletal system and accordingly the joints. The most commonly used ingredients present in supporting preparations include i.a. collagen, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin and glucosamine.

Collagen

Collagen is a protein that is a natural component of connective tissue and a building block of joint cartilage. Because the disappearance of collagen is an inseparable aging process, supplementation with the compound seems to be helpful in maintaining the proper condition and mobility of joints. Collagen is not only part of joint structures and regulates their flexibility, but is also responsible for the production of the right amount of synovial fluid.

In supplementation, fish collagen is especially recommended, obtained from marine fish, which, due to its chemical structure, is very similar to human collagen. Collagen hydrolyzate is also often used, which is distinguished by high bioavailability. Both type I collagen hydrolyzate and type II collagen hydrolyzate are available on the market.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a compound from the group of glycosamines, i.e. polysaccharides, which occurs naturally in the human body and is a component of synovial fluid. Also, its production in the body decreases with age. Hyaluronic acid nourishes the articular cartilage and protects it from excessive load and friction.

Chondroitin

Chondroitin is an organic chemical compound from the group of glycosaminoglycans. It is one of the components of articular cartilage that protects joints from excessive friction. Thanks to it, the joints are distinguished by greater strength and flexibility.

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is an amino sugar that is physiologically synthesized from glucose. It is a substrate for the biosynthesis of proteoglycans, which are part of the articular cartilage. Glucosamine is available in two forms - as glucosamine hydrochloride or glucosamine sulfate. The latter form is distinguished by a better absorption profile from the gastrointestinal tract, which makes it seem a more favorable version of the compound.

Vitamin C

Ascorbic acid is an ingredient necessary for the production of collagen, which makes vitamin C positively affect the functioning of joints, bones and skin. Ascorbic acid plays a key role in many processes in the body, affects i.a. the proper condition of connective tissue and relieves inflammation.

Supplementation with single substances or a comprehensive set of ingredients?

The above-mentioned ingredients are often used individually as a support for the musculoskeletal system, but also combined together they create helpful, comprehensive preparations for joints. The combination of glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, collagen, chondroitin and vitamin C is a unique composition of ingredients that has a detailed and comprehensive effect on the joints and supports the proper functioning of the joints.

Complex preparations for joints - for whom?

Comprehensive preparations for joints are especially recommended for physically active people and athletes who are exposed to mechanical damage and joint overload as a result of intense training and efforts.

Dietary supplements supporting joints are also recommended for older people who want to maintain mobility. These products can support joints, reduce the feeling of pain and facilitate movement, which can positively affect the condition and well-being of seniors.

Also, people with excessive body weight and suffering from obesity should consider additional supplementation, because preparations for joints can reduce pain and support the condition of the joints.

Comprehensive preparations for joints can also help people who work hard physically or struggle with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

It is worth taking care of the proper supply of ingredients necessary for the proper functioning of the joints to be able to enjoy good form and full freedom of movement.

However, it should be remembered that a dietary supplement will have a positive effect on our body only if it is taken regularly and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions on the product packaging.

Each time it is recommended to consult a doctor before starting to take supplements for joints.