Arthritis: Celadrin offers a safe and effective way to relieve joint pain

We all experience pain from time to time, but an incredible one person in five suffers from chronic pain severe enough to make life miserable (Ref. 1). When we are in pain, most of us reach for over-the-counter painkillers or get something stronger on prescription from the doctor but long term use of these drugs can cause a range of serious health problems.

The most widely used painkillers belong to a group called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). But long term use of these drugs, which include ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen, often causes serious digestive problems, with up to 30 per cent of patients developing peptic ulcers (Ref. 2). In addition, women who regularly take aspirin or ibuprofen could also be increasing their risk of breast cancer (Ref. 3). A recent research review has even found that taking high doses of ibuprofen and diclofenac could increase the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke (Ref. 4).

It should come as no surprise to regular readers of HSI that a University of Liverpool study has revealed that approximately one in fifteen of all hospital admissions in the UK is due to an adverse drug reaction and NSAIDs are high on the list of the most frequent offenders (Ref. 5).

A newer class of drugs, known as COX-2 inhibitors, were intended to avoid digestive system side effects but experience has shown that they, too, come with potentially deadly risks. COX-2 drugs block an enzyme called cyclooxygenase-2, which promotes the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation.  But COX-2 drugs also block a prostaglandin essential for dilating the arteries and preventing the blood platelets from clumping, dramatically increasing the risks of heart disease and stroke (Ref. 6).

But fortunately there is now a natural alternative to conventional painkillers in the form of Celadrin, an anti-inflammatory supplement that can help to alleviate arthritis, injuries to muscles and tendons, and aching joints all with no known side effects.

Celadrin gets to work quickly to ease pain

One of Celadrins main benefits is that it is rapidly absorbed and provides both immediate and cumulative pain relief. In addition, it also appears to boost the action of the anti-arthritis supplement glucosamine when the two are taken together. 

Celadrin is made from a patented, complex blend of special fatty acids that have been esterified that is, they have been chemically changed into compounds called esters to make them more bioavailable.

Normally, your body has to convert fatty acids into esters in order to utilise them. So the fact that they are already in a form that your body can use means they get to work faster and more effectively. 
Celadrin has not just one but three beneficial effects in the body.

First, like the essential fatty acids present in fish oils, it switches off the processes that lead to inflammation and that cause both pain and the breakdown of cartilage in the joints.

Second, it acts as a super-lubricant throughout the body, softening tissues and making them more pliable and easing the movement of muscles and joints.

Finally, Celadrin has beneficial effects on the immune system and so could help in the treatment of painful auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and multiple sclerosis.

Celadrin provides a safe alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Celadrin is available as capsules and as a topical cream and both have undergone rigorous scientific studies to prove their effectiveness. A double-blind clinical trial carried out jointly by medical centres in San Diego, California and Manipal in India, followed the progress of 64 patients with chronic osteoarthritis of the knee, who took either Celadrin capsules or a placebo.

Assessments of their levels of pain and joint mobility were carried out at the beginning of the trial, at 30 days and at the end of the 68 day study. Compared to those given a placebo, patients who were given Celadrin had more flexibility, fewer aches, less pain and were able to walk further distances than the placebo group.

The study concluded that Celadrin, when taken orally, improved joint and mobility problems and that it may provide an alternative to the use of NSAIDs for the treatment of osteoarthritis (Ref. 7).

An incredible 100% success rate for Celadrin cream in clinical trial

The effects of Celadrin topical cream were examined in a study carried out at the University of Connecticut in the US, involving 42 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Participants used either Celadrin or a placebo cream.

Patients were evaluated before application of the cream, 30 minutes later and then again following a 30 day treatment period during which the cream was applied twice a day, morning and evening.

The researchers recorded scores for physical function, postural movement, pain and range of motion. The test included how long it took the patient to get up and walk from sitting in a chair, stair climbing, endurance, and mobility of the knee.

The group receiving Celadrin had outstanding results with reduced pain and stiffness, improved strength and better mobility. Incredibly, every single one of the patients taking Celadrin in the study experienced significant benefits compared to the patients taking placebo. Even more exciting was the fact that patients experienced a dramatic improvement in all aspects tested after only 30 minutes of applying the cream, with further cumulative benefits occurring after 30 days (Ref. 8).

A follow-up study showed that not only was pain reduced, but balance and postural stability whilst standing also improved in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, after using Celadrin cream for 30 days (Ref. 9).

What to take for best results

According to the manufacturers, both oral and topical applications have been shown to be equally effective and the esterified fatty acids found in Celadrin are rapidly absorbed into the body by either route. Celadrin also appears to be very safe, with no reported negative reactions or side effects to date. Take 750mg to 1000mg of Celadrin daily or use the topical cream twice a day.

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