Benefits
Increased Range of Motion in Joints
Research has shown that Celadrin can have an impact on improving the range of motion in joints. A placebo-controlled trial conducted in 2002 showed that those individuals taking a complex containing Celadrin for 2 months had a significant improvement in the knee flexion (ability to bend the knee) over those taking the placebo. Another study conducted on Celadrin published in 2004 concluded that treatment "significantly increased physical performance (as measured by a variety of orthopedic tests)" in patients with compromised knee mobility. The study found that the subjects given Celadrin showed improvement in their ability to climb stairs, rise from a chair and walk, along with an improved sense of balance, strength and endurance.
Helps Maintain Healthy Joint Cartilage
Glucosamine sulfate plays a fundamental role as a building block for joint cartilage. Evidence to date suggests it may reduce the severity of the symptoms in individuals with joint problems. Glucosamine sulfate has been shown in some studies to stimulate the regeneration of damaged cartilage, while also having anti-inflammatory effects. Research has found that glucosamine sulfate may have a stimulatory effect on proteoglycan production from human cartilage cells. A specific 3-year placebo-controlled, randomized study was conducted to assess the impact of taking oral glucosamine sulfate on the progression of joint space narrowing. Joint space narrowing may be associated with certain degenerative conditions of articular tissue. The study found that those individuals taking the oral glucosamine at the recommended intake had no space narrowing on average over the time period versus significant space narrowing in the placebo group.
Glucosamine sulfate may further play a role in enhancing joint lubrication by acting to form the protective agent mucin, a necessary component of healthy joints.
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The anti-inflammatory actions of Celadrin have been demonstrated by one double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that showed Celadrin, when taken orally at recommended intake levels, decreased pain scores and increased walking distance compared to the group receiving placebo.
The authors theorize that Celadrin may work by down-regulating from 36 to 64 days. Over 250 physicians participated in this multi center study. Ninety-five percent of the subjects experienced greater joint comfort and increased mobility.
The physicians reported "good" results in 59%, and "sufficient" results in 36%. The improvements lasted for up to three months after the glucosamine sulfate was discontinued. Source: Doctor's Best
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