AvoVida® is an extract of avocado and soy unsaponifiables standardised to 30% phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol). Studies have focused on their combined effects on joint inflammation and cartilage synthesis.
UC-II® is a patented form of non-denatured, non-hydrolyzed type 2 collagen supported by several clinical studies. Type 2 collagen is a structural protein found in cartilage that modulates joint flexibility and elasticity.
Collagen is a key structural protein in the human body, making up approximately 30% of its protein mass. It is lodged in the connective tissues (skin, tendons, cartilage, bones, muscles, vascular walls, etc.) where it plays a supporting and cohesive role.
The unsaponifiable fraction of avocado oil consists of carotenoids, vitamins and phytosterols that may interact with certain inflammatory responses. Several scientific studies have investigated its effects in subjects with arthritis, in combination with soy unsaponifiables.
AprèsFlex™ is a patented extract of Boswellia serrata standardised to 20% acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA), and supported by several clinical studies. The resin from Boswellia serrata supports joint, respiratory, gut and mental health.
Boswellia serrata is a tree from the world's sub-tropical regions, the trunk of which produces a resin rich in boswellic acids. It supports intestinal, respiratory, mental, joint and cardiovascular health by, amongst others, inhibiting the enzyme 5-lipo-oxygenase (5-LOX).
A well-known compound used in skincare products, hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the body. This polysaccharide is found in connective tissue in the joints, in the skin, as well as in the vitreous humour and synovial fluid.
Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. This glycosaminoglycan is present in the body in intercellular cement and connective tissue. It is found in particular in the vitreous humour (eyes) and synovium (joints).