Joint protection

Freedom of movement in daily life and sport: what can joint health supplements do?

Generally speaking, most people don’t pay much attention to the health of their ligaments and joints. We only take notice of their condition when they start to cause problems. And that would be fine, but the fact is that this doesn’t just happen when a person feels only slight discomfort, for example in the knees, but when pain and stiffness have already become an obvious problem for them. To prevent this from happening, you should take care of your health in advance, and protecting your joints is an important part of that, not just when it comes to sport.

Like the moving parts of any man-made mechanism, ligaments and joints have a limited lifespan. Fortunately, this can be extended by ensuring the body receives all the necessary nutrients. However, obtaining them exclusively from food is quite a difficult task. Joint supplements, designed for both athletes and people who lead a less active lifestyle, are the best solution.

What do sports nutrition formulas for joints usually contain?

• Type II collagen – particularly its hydrolysed form – is one of the most popular ingredients in such dietary supplements. It is the main protein found in cartilage tissue. Whilst type I collagen is important for the skin and tendons, type II collagen is the best anti-inflammatory agent for the joints.
• Glucosamine and chondroitin – strengthening joints and ligaments using supplements containing these substances is one of the most scientifically sound approaches to maintaining optimal performance in athletes and the general public, including in the Republic of Moldova. Glucosamine is the main raw material for the synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids, which are responsible for the correct structure of cartilage, whilst chondroitin is a polysaccharide that retains the necessary amount of water in cartilage cells, thereby increasing its elasticity and resistance to stress.
• MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) – a natural compound with a high organic sulphur content, which plays a role in the synthesis of many molecules essential for the body’s vital functions: from amino acids and antioxidants to coenzymes and hormones. It is important for cartilage as it promotes the formation of type II collagen and the development of the cartilage matrix.
• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids – help maintain the elasticity of cartilage, tendons and ligaments, as they play a role in the formation of cell membranes. Omega-3 fatty acids also have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

This is the main group of ingredients that support the protection and health of the joints in the human body.

Effective products from Balkan Pharmaceuticals will help strengthen your joints and ligaments, as well as support the health of your whole body. You can buy these high-quality supplements for ligaments and joints at the best prices online in our webshop.

With us, you can take proper care of yourself and your musculoskeletal system!