ALPHA CART

The GREASE… For The Joints

What is α CART ?
The GREASE For The Joints
Its composition is:
Shark Cartilage Extract 740 mg
Powerful and non toxic anti-inflammatory agent has an angiogenesis inhibition properties

Glucosamine

Is an amino sugar

Promotes the formation and repair

Of cartilage

Keeps the joint lubricated
*Glucosamine has a long-term combined structure-modifying and symptom-modifying effects
*Lancet 2001 Jan. 27

Chondroitin

Is a carbohydrate

Promotes elasticity in cartilage

And

Inhibits enzymes that break down cartilage

*Chondroitin sulfate inhibits the progression of the joint space narrowing

*Study in university hosp. Zurich, Switzerland

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2004 Apr.
 

Supportive Group
Collagen TT

Proteoglycan

Calcium & Phosphorus

Support cartilage matrix composition

Cartilage Components:

Water, Glycosaminoglycans, Hyaluronic acid,
Proteoglycans, Chondroitin sulfate, Collagen &
Elastin.

All are held in collagen matrix (sponge holds water)



Osteoarthritis

Degenerative disease of joint & cartilage lead to formation of bony spurs within various joints
Osteoarthritis Risk Factors:
Trauma in joints
Repetitive occupational usage
Obesity


Progression Of Osteoarthritis

Normal cartilage is a-vascular
The synovial fluid of osteoarthritis patients contain substance called ESAF (endothelial cell stimulating angiogenesis factor), this factor is associated with the vascularization and degradation of joint cartilage
Osteoarthritis can improve slowly with
1- Exercise & physical therapy
2- Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
3-Corticosteriods injection into the joint spaces


Currant Treatment’s Problems

Local irritation associated with the use
Treat the symptoms only
   So
The focus has changed from how do we treat symptoms to how do we stop progression of osteoarthritis

α CART

The Grease For The Joints

Reduces Joint Pain
Decreases Inflammation
Preserves Joint Space
Highly Tolerable