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We have all heard that
oysters can boost the libido and make champions of the bedroom,
but the less heard story is one of greater importance to those suffering
from arthritis. Of the many shellfish that also include crabs, lobsters,
clams and shrimp, oysters shells are a rich source of glucosamine
sulphate. Having been around for almost 500 million years, and possibly
one of the first inhabitants of earth, these shellfish have indeed
survived the wear and tear of time. They have brought us many natural
health benefits and now also a relief from the pain of arthritis
in the form of glucosamine sulphate. Over 15 percent of the population
has long-term health problems due to the various forms of arthritis,
according to the Arthritis Research Campaign. These problems affect
more than 1 in 7 adults and thousands of children in the UK. The
most common forms of arthritis are; rheumatoid arthritis, a disease
that makes the joints of the body become inflamed and osteoarthritis
caused by weak cartilage that fails to withstand the constant pressure
put upon the joints. Arthritis can start at any age, from children
to those in there 90's. The most common age is between 30 and 50
and women are affected more often than men. In a survey of 2,146
primary care physicians and rheumatologists and 790 arthritis patients,
the magazine - Arthritis Today - reported that 34 percent of people
with the disease rated glucosamine as their favourite alternative
to over-the-counter pain medications. Doctors ranked it higher,
with 45 percent picking glucosamine as their favourite. Glucosamine
is an amino acid sugar usually formed in humans from glucose and
is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. The highest concentration
is in the joints and its main function is to stimulate the growth
of cartilage and prevent cartilage destruction, joint swelling and
loss of flexibility. Glucosamine comes in several forms, the most
common being Glucosamine Sulphate. An artificially synthesized salt
of glucosamine, made from oyster or crab shells. It is usually combined
with other products such as; Vitamin C, added to help maintain cell
and tissue integrity, and Chondroitin which is made up of chains
of Glucosamine with attached sugar molecules. These additional ingredients
enhance the overall process that help with joint mobility and aid
in the correct functioning of the joint fluids and connective tissues.
Glucosamine is not only popular with arthritis sufferers; it also
helps athletes and anyone with an active lifestyle. When joints
in the body are pushed to the edge of endurance, the cartilage is
worn away faster than it can replenish itself.
Try a Glucosamine supplement for FREE:
We have teamed up with a large UK supplier
to give you the opportunity to win a FREE tub of Glucosamine worth
£4.95. Over 250 tubs are being given away in this competition, plus
everyone who enters will receive a £5 voucher off a range of over
200 high quality health products from an established supplier.
To enter simply visit www.glucosaminecompetition.co.uk
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