Micronutrient therapy
| Reduces inflammatory processes and relieves pain | |
| A mitigation of inflammatory processes is an important aspect of therapy for all forms of rheumatic diseases. Extracts from frankincense (Boswellia serrata) are used due to their antiphlogistic, corticomimetic and immunomodulating effects especially for pain treatment and as complementary therapy therapy in rheumatic diseases. The boswellic acids, triterpene acids and terpene alcohols found in frankincense are suitable for the treatment of acute and chronic pain caused by inflammatory processes in joints, muscles and the spine. Inflammatory processes are supported by inflammation-promoting and immunosuppressive inflammation mediators. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can inhibit the development of these highly inflammatory tissue hormones and modulate their effect by forming favorable eicosanoids. This means there is a broad spectrum of indications for the therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids. Enzymes can also be used as a dietary measure to reduce inflammation and pain. The improvement of the symptoms is accompanied by a clinically proven change in the cytokine pattern, which explains the immunomodulating properties. In addition, proteolytic enzymes dissolve immune complexes, which are responsible for inflammatory tissue damage in a number of joint diseases. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is suitable for therapeutic use especially for pain associated with osteoarthritis, arthritis or sports injuries. An aspirin-like approach is discussed as the mechanism of action, which is explained by the inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX). MSM also shows a pronounced anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect in combination with glucosamines. |
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| Promote regeneration | |
| Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are the classics in nutritive arthrosis therapy. They are natural joint building blocks and serve to form the synovial fluid. Their water-binding capacity ensures elasticity and suppleness of the cartilage, optimum viscosity of the synovial fluid and thus better buffer function, which reduces pain. In addition, the substances contained in the synovia serve as a substrate for chondrocytes that have to be regenerated regularly. | |
| Increase antioxidative capacity | |
| Inflammatory processes always also lead to increased oxidative stress, as more free radicals are formed. Important antioxidants are vitamin E, mega-3 fatty acids and curcumin, the active ingredient in curcuma. In addition to the antioxidative effects, curcuma has an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and lipoxygenase (LOX) and by normalizing NO synthase (iNOS). | |
| Acid-base balance | |
| Clinical studies confirm the observations of many therapists that there is a connection between latent acidosis and chronic inflammatory diseases. Supplementation with base-forming mineral compounds, such as sodium bicarbonate, calcium, potassium and magnesium, can contribute to a reduction in disease activity and pain relief. |