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Cartilage Cartilage is a rather firm rubber material that covers the ends of bones in normal joints. The primary function of cartilage is to reduce joint friction and, since cartilage can change shape when compressed, serve as a shock absorber for the bones. Cartilage can change shape because it is composed of more than seventy percent water, which can be redistributed with compression or movement. Since cartilage does not contain nerves, you never feel pain when these changes occur. | |
When collagen disease strikes as we age, this shock absorbing quality is reduced. That is why activities like running and jumping feel less comfortable as we age than when we were younger. Collagen is a key component of cartilage, providing it with its strength. When the body's collagen production is reduced, cartilage production is affected and so are all the body systems that contain cartilage. Bursitis, tendonitis and tendinosis are three of the more common collagen diseases affecting us as we age, causing us to look and feel older. Bursitis is caused arthritis inflammation or by infection. The joint areas most commonly affected are the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, back and ankle. Individuals with bursitis will have pain, tenderness and stiffness near the affected area. As a result, local muscle weakness frequently develops as a result of avoiding painful joint movements, such as those caused by climbing stairs. |  |
Tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendons, has mostly been considered the cause of tendon pain and as associated loss of strength and movement. More recently, researchers discovered that most people diagnosed with this disease have no signs of tendon inflammation. Consequently, medical sciences have come to see tendonitis more properly classified as tendinosis. Today, the terms are used interchangeably. Tendinosis/tendonitis is caused by a breakdown of the collagen-composed tendon tissue. Collagen contributes to the robe-like structure of a tendon and to its strength. When collagen breaks down, small tears appear in the tendon, weakening it and causing pain. This collagen disease can affect children and young adults just as those who are aging. It is especially wearing on those who perform repetitious tasks in their jobs, sports, or daily activities. Carpet layers suffer this affliction in their knees, writers in their wrists and tennis players in their elbows. Bursitis and tendinosis/tendonitis can be successfully treated by resting the painful areas, applying ice or taking pain relievers. This gives the body time to repair and reproduce the cartilage damage provided the body is still producing the necessary amounts of collagen. | |
Why Artivit? It is important that you compare the amounts of collagen available in each product to ensure you are providing your body with the optimum daily amount in a format that allows for maximum absorption - quickly and easily. Artivit Spin contains 7000 mg of pure liquid Collagen, which helps achieve an exceptionally high absorption rate. A Magnesium co-factor is added to direct the nutrients to the joints and B Group Vitamins act as enzymes to help the collagen synthesis. Natural antioxidants – Lycopene and Vitamin E are also added to block the inflammatory process and aid cartilage synthesis. One sachet daily containing 7000mg hydrolised collagen for two month is the recommended dosage. | |