OYSTERS - good for the sex drive and a relief from arthritis!
Competition to win glucosamine suplements containing amino acids simlar to those found in shellfish.
(PRWEB) August 26, 2004
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.
