The Alternative to...Joint Aches - Solgar 7 Review - Natural Anti-Inflammatory Supplement

I am very pleased to introduce a new product to you today – well, I say new; it has been available in America for quite a while, but it has only just been launched in the UK to great fanfare.  In fact, it has already won the prestigious “Best New Vitamin, Mineral Supplement Product” category at the Natural & Organic Awards for 2013.

The product in question is Solgar®7, a complex which improves joint comfort within seven days, hence the name.  This is a unique formulation which really is the next generation in joint health.  It is aimed at people who experience aching joints after exercise or strenuous activity, which can strike at any age; and is an excellent alternative to Glucosamine.

Solgar®7 is a once-a-day capsule that forges bioactive nutrients to increase joint flexibility and range of motion.  Where traditional Glucosamine formulas focus on cartilage support, Solgar®7 targets multiple pathways to balance the release of joint enzymes and structurally support collagen building blocks as well as cartilage.

So, what’s in it?  Well, the main star of the show is a Boswellia extract called 5-Loxin® Advanced.  This is a unique Boswellia (or Frankincense) extract which has been enriched with a non-volatile botanical oil, which combines to make a particularly powerful anti-inflammatory.

You then have UC-II, which is a patented undenatured type II collagen with a unique action: it deactivates the inflammatory process at the source, preventing the breakdown of joint cartilage.  UC-II deactivates collagen-specific T-cells allowing the body to reduce inflammation and rebuild and repair articular cartilage.

In order to aid collagen formation there is also Vitamin C in the form of Ester-C, which helps protect cells from oxidative damage.

There are two more anti-inflammatory herbs:  Turmeric, with its active ingredient curcumin, is a potent antioxidant capable of inhibiting inflammatory agents; and Ginger root which inhibit COX-2 and LOX inflammatory pathways.

There is also White Willow bark, the use of which dates back to Hippocrates when it was used to reduce fever and inflammation.  It contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin and has a powerful analgesic effect.

The very last ingredient is a pepper complex, which both helps to enhance the absorption of other compounds as well as decrease the sensation of pain.

So there you have it:  an all-in-one anti-inflammatory, pain killer and repairer to get you out and running again before you know it.  

To buy Solgar 7 click here. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

By Randi Henderson

Elixir Health Foods

Solgar Whey To Go Protein Powder

SOLGAR WHEY PROTEIN POWDER is packed with health benefits. Regular intake of protein in your diet is essential and by supplementing it with excellent quality whey protein from Solgar you can help support your muscle’s growth and repair. Quality whey protein can be used to build skin, hair and nails, cartilage, and to lose weight as an alternative to snacky carbo fixes. Solgar whey protein powder is over 98% lactose free, suitable for vegetarians, low in fat and calories, easily digested and mixes easily.

Click here to view all our protein products.

Have you ever wondered how to cook with protein? Did you know you could? The health-supporting assets of whey have been appreciated for centuries. According to an expression from florence, Italy, circa 1650, "Chi vuol viver sano e lesto beve scotta e cena presto" (if you want to live a healthy and active life, drink whey and dine early).

Although traditionally seen as a food for athletes and sports people, more and more people are starting to recognise the value of whey protein. From children to seniors, the whole family can take advantage of this tasty natural food.

Solgar Whey to Go Protein Powder is an all-natural milk-derived, high-quality protein source that is low in fat and calories. It is free of artificial flavours and sweeteners, salt and starch. Additionally, it is manufactured from cows not treated with rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone).

Solgar Whey to Go Protein Powder is available in three delicious flavours:

- Natural Vanilla flavour
- Natural Chocolate flavour
- Natural Strawberry flavour

The protein powder is rich in L-Glutamine, mixes easily and can be added to both food and drink. It is also suitable for vegetarians.

Solgar Whey to Go Protein Powder is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used to enhance the nutritional value of many dishes. It can be incorporated into smoothies, pancakes, muffins and many more dishes.

To buy this product click on the following link: Solgar Health Store You can also view this product at our Elixirhealth.co.uk website, where we also sell a large range of other branded protein products.

If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information. We're always there to help.

Weleda Homeopathic Remedies and Uses

NAME	DETAIL
Aconite	First symptoms of influenza and colds; great fear
Actaea rac.	Painful muscles and/or shooting pains, headaches; nerve pain; lowness of spirit
Allium cepa	Symptoms of common cold and hayfever, much sneezing, watering eyes, red nose ; hacking cough in cold air
Apis mel.	Insect stings; hives, allergic burning, swelling and stinging pains
Argent nit.	Anticipatory fear with associated diarrhoea and flatulence and craving for sweet food
Arnica	After injury; mental and physical bruising; before operations, visits to dentist, etc; bruises and sprains; rheumatism
Arsen alb.	Restlessness; vomiting; diarrhoea; stomach upsets, distressing burning symptoms
Belladonna	Hot, flushed face; shiny eyes; sore throat; neuralgia; throbbing earache; throbbing boils; throbbing headache
Bellis perennis	Lumbago; bruises, deep muscular ache
Bryonia	Chesty coughs; arthritic pain, headache all worse for movement
Calc. carb.	Heavy periods; cold extremities; cramp; apprehension
Calc. fluor.	Piles which bleed and itch; toothache; fissures
Calc. phos.	Arthritic pain and stiffness especially in changes of weather
Cantharis	Burns and scalds; burning pain in bladder both before and after passing water; sunburn
Carbo veg.	Indigestion with excessive flatulence and wind; slow digestion of food, varicose veins
Causticum	Raw, burning, sore throat with chesty cough; hoarseness; rheumatism; tightness of tendons; urinary incontinence on coughing
Chamomilla	Teething; irritability and restlessness; colic; diarrhoea associated with teething; intolerance to pain
Cina	Worms; itchiness of nose and anus
Cocculus	Travel sickness; nausea with hollow sensation in stomach
Coffea	Sleeplessness due to mental activity; tension; agitation
Colocynthis	Colic; stomach pains, flatulence, cramp; stitching pain better for pressure
Cuprum met.	Cramp in extremities; poor circulation
Drosera	Dry cough; deep irritating cough with retching
Euphrasia	Conjunctivitis; inflamed burning eyes; hay fever; catarrh
Ferr. phos.	Colds; a tonic for general debility resulting from fever
Gelsemium	Colds; influenza like symptoms with heavy eyes; sore throat; heaviness; slow nervous anxiety
Graphites	Skin eruptions and unhealthy skin; eczema; dryness in bends of limbs and behind ears
Hamamelis	Varicose veins; bruised sore piles
Hepar sulph.	Sensitive skin eruptions and glandular swelling
Hypericum	Painful cuts and wounds; blows to fingers or toes; horsefly bites, nerve pain
Ignatia	Weepiness; bereavement; hysteria, emotional and insomnia after a loss
Ipecac.	Constant nausea and sickness; loose cough with retching
Kali bich.	Sinus troubles; catarrh with stringy discharge and pressure at bridge of nose; nausea and vomiting; after alcohol
Kali phos.	Nervous exhaustion; nervous indigestion; bad breath
Lachesis	Hot flushes and abdominal distension in menopause; menstrual pain and great irritability relieved by flow
Ledum	Puncture wounds and insect bites; ascending muscle pains
Lycopodium	Excessive flatulence and; hunger; anxiety with change
Merc. sol.	Bad breath; body odour; sore throat; mouth ulcers
Mixed Pollen 30	Hay fever where triggered by pollen
Nat mur.	Sinus troubles; sneezy cold; runny nose; cold sores; migraine; menstrual or sunlight induced headache
Nux vom.	Easily irritated digestion, nausea, flatulence, distension especially after too much food and drink, irritability; itchy stuffy nose; hay fever, itchy throat
Phosphorus	Dry, tight cough and hoarseness; night sweats, floaters, many fears
Phytolacca	Rough sore throat with shooting pains; glandular swelling; cracked nipples
Pulsatilla	Weepiness, particularly in children and pre-menstrual women, changeable mood; menopause; yellow thick catarrh; styes
Rhus tox.	Rheumatism and muscular stiffness relieved my limbering up or heat; sprains of joints or tendons; moist skin eruptions
Ruta grav.	Sprained tendons, deep bruising; eye strain
Sepia	Menopausal symptoms, lowness of spirit; hot flushes; pre-menstrual irritability; loss of energy and libido
Silicea	Skin eruptions, Boils; sinus pains and headaches
Sulphur	Itching, red skin; dry skin problems, eczema; inflamed, red orifices; burning sensations – e.g. feet hot in bed
Symphytum	Bone injuries and pain; rheumatic and arthritic conditions resulting from broken bones
Thuja	Warts; thick green mucus
Urtica urens	Urticaria; stinging burns; itchy blotches on skin, prickly heat and nettle rash

To BUY Weleda Homeopathic Remedies click here. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about these products, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Dr Schuessler Individual And Combination Tissue Salts - Health Uses

What are the Schuessler Tissue Salts?
Wilhelm Henrich Schussler (1821-1898) devised the homeopathic tissue salts as nutritional therapy, observing that when there was a deficiency of certain 'tissue salts' then symptoms would appear in the body. He believed that tissue or cell salts were the basic chemicals that every cell in the body requires for optimum health, noting that they are the salts that remain in the ash when a body is completely combusted at cremation. Rather than treating "like with like" (as is the case with orthodox homeopathic medicine) Schuessler tissue remedies treat ailments by correcting imbalances or deficiencies in the body's cell nutrition. Tissue Salts still maintain physical quantities of the original substances, although in minute form (6x).

The Schuessler tissue or cell salts are therefore the original homeopathic salts whose origins can be traced back to the turn of the century when the natural physician, Heinrich Reckeweg (1877-1944) founded 'Laboratorium EUPHA',  and started to produce them. In some parts of the world, such as the UK and Australia, these salts came under the brand name of New Era Tissue Salts and were distributed by Seven Seas, a company which is currently owned by the pharmaceutical healthcare group, Merck.  In 2012, Merck took the inexplicable commercial decision to end production of the salts, following European directives which recommends the licensing of many natural medicines.  Merck has not been forthcoming in explaining the reasons for their decision but allegedly it is not for financial purposes. If not for financial purposes, it raises the question why a company would discontinue sales of one of its most successful products? Particularly because, at this moment in time, rumour has it that they do not intend to sell on the license so other companies may be offered the chance to produce the salts. This decision appears to be short-sighted  as  the market is rapidly being filled by other businesses seeing a real commercial opportunity. Merck could easily have continued to produce the salts without a license or gradually introduced a licensed version.  Since the company remains quiet on that front, I suppose we'll never understand the craziness of it decision.

Nevertheless, many European countries have largely ignored or mildly adopted these European regulations permitting sales of the tissue salts in many other countries of Europe, but the UK government and its health advisory body has typically taken a  strong stance  in supporting the raft of legislation coming out of Brussels. For a country often at odds with Europe and making much of its wish to preserve its sovereign powers it beggars belief why it does so. Financial gain? Safety? Efficacy? Big pharma? Make your own mind up.

The Schuessler Tissue Salts are the original German tissue salts Seven Seas manufactured in the UK under license and even today they are still manufactured by the Reckeweg family.  They are produced from raw materials of the highest quality and are strictly manufactured in accordance with the German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, the European Pharmacopoeia and comply with international production standards. At the moment, since the Schuessler Tissue Salts are currently unlicensed in the UK market the manufacturer cannot make any claims about the medicinal purposes of the products on the bottles and neither can we say so on our commercial website. But all this may change. Sooner or later, I believe a company is going to invest in licenses and return the claims on a great product which provides many groups the chance to self-care in a way they believe is helpful to themselves.

Click on the link to buy the Schuessler Tissue Salts @ elixirhealth.co.uk: http://tiny.cc/n6ejxw

**Breaking News** NEW ERA COMBINATION H for HAY FEVER. 
NB: If you want to order the equivalent [New Era Combination H], which was formerly used for hay fever. choose the Scheussler Tissue Salt BC-2. The ingredients are not an exact homeopathic match but this is the equivalent Scheussler salt sold in many parts of Europe and the rest of the world for the same symptoms. To buy Scheussler Tissue Salt BC-2 click here.

THE SCHUESSLER INDIVIDUAL TISSUE SALTS AND USES
Calc Flour - No.1 : Calcium Flouride for tissue elasticity; impaired circulation; varicose veins; piles.
Calc. Phos - No.2: Calcium Phosphate -Debility; repaired digestion; teething trouble; chilblains.
Calc. Sulph – No.3: Calcium Sulphate - Acne, adolescent pimples; skin slow to heal; sore lips. A blood constituent. Ferr. Phos – No.4: Iron Phosphate - Blood stream oxygenation; chills; fevers; inflammation; congestion coughs; colds.
Kali. Mur– No.5: Potassium Chloride - Minor respiratory ailments; coughs; colds; children’s feverish ailments.
Kali. Phos– No.6: Potassium Phosphate - Nerve soothing, exhaustion, indigestion, headache; stress due to worry or exhaustion.
Kali. Sulph– No.7: Potassium Sulphate - Skin condition; skin eruptions with scaling or sticky exudations; falling hair; diseased nails; catarrh.
Mag. Phos– No.8: Magnesium Phosphate - Cramp; neuralgia; flatulence; spasmodic nerve pains. A soft tissue constituent.
Nat. Mur – No.9: Sodium Chloride - Maintaining body water distribution; watery colds, flow of tears; loss of smell.
Nat. Phos– No.10: Sodium Phosphate - Over acidity of the blood; gastric disorders; heartburn; rheumatic tendency.
Nat. Sulph– No.11: Sodium Sulphate - Water infiltrations; liverish symptoms; influenza; bilious attacks.
Silica– No.12: Silicon Dioxide - Impure blood & for boils, brittle nails & lack-lustre hair.

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THE SCHUESSLER COMBINATION TISSUE SALTS AND USES
All the Dr Schuessler 'Individual or Single Salts' contain exactly the same ingredients as the former New Era tissue salts. However, not all the ingredients in the 'Dr Schuessler Combination Salts' match exactly with New Era but there is a good deal of overlap, making it possible to suggest an equivalent in the Schuessler range - which where comparable - is generally indicated for the same use and purposes. As is the case with homeopathic treatment some salts can be substituted for each other in the treatment of the same condition. Users say they tend to receive the same results moving between New Era's own salts and Dr Schuessler's but the only way is to try them and see for yourself.

The Schuessler Salts number more in their range than the New Era (28 as opposed to 18) and so cover a broader spectrum:

As a general precaution to safeguard your health especially where symptoms are of a serious nature, such as in the case of asthma or diabetes, we recommend consulting a physician or professional homeopathic doctor instead of self-caring. If there is any doubt, at any time, as to the state of your health refer the matter to your doctor or health care practitioner.

The uses of the Schuessler Combination Salts are as follows:

1. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-1: Anaemia: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Nat mur 3X.
2. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-2: Asthma, Allergies, Intolerance: Ingredients: Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat mur 3X, Nat sulph 3X.
3. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-3: Colic: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat sulph 3X.
4. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-4: Constipation: Ingredients: Calc fluor 3X, Calc phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, Nat mur 3X, Silicea 6X.
5. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-5: Coryza, Sinusitis: Ingredients: Ferrum Phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, Kali sulph 3X, Nat mur 3X.
6. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-6: Cough, Cold, Catarrh: Ingredients: Ferrum phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat mur 3X, Nat sulph 3X
7. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-7: Diabetes: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Nat phos 3X, Nat Sulph 3X.
8. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-8: Diarrhoea: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Kali sulph 3X, Nat phos 3X, Nat sulph 3X.
9. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-9: Colitis, Crohn's Disease: Ingredients: Ferr phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X.
10. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-10: Tonsillitis, general infections: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali mur 3X.
11. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-11: Fever: Ingredients: Ferr phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, Kali sulphur 3X, Nat mur 3X, Nat sulph 3X
12. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-12: Headaches: Ingredients: Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat mur 3X.
13. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-13: Leukorrhoea: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Calc sulph 3X, Kali phos 3X, Nat mur 3X.
14. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-14: Measles: Ingredients: Ferr phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, kali sulph 3X
15. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-15: Menstrual problems: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Kali sulph 3X, Mag phos 3X
16. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-16: Nervous Exhaustion: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat mur 3X.

17. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-17: Haemorrhoids: 

    Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Nat mur 3X.
18. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-18:  Periodontitis: Ingredients: Calc fluor 3X, Calc sulph 3X, Silicea 6X
19. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-19:  Rheumatism, muscular problems: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali sulph 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat sulph.
20. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-20:  Skin Diseases: Ingredients: Calc sulph 3X, kali sulph 3X, Nat mur 3X, Nat sulph 6X.
21. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-21:  Teething: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X
22. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-22:  Lymphadenitis, abscess: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Nat mur 3X.
23. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-23:  Toothache: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Kali mur 3X, Kali phos 3X, Silicea 3X, Mag phos 3x
24. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-24:  Phosphoric tonic: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Ferr phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X, Nat phos 3X.
25. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-25:  Acidity, flatulence, indigestion: Ingredients: Nat phos 3X, Nat sulph 3X, Nat mur 3X, silicea 3X.
26. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-26   Labour pains: Ingredients: Calc fluor 3X, Calc phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Mag phos 3X.
27. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-27:  sexual neurasthenia: Ingredients: Calc phos 3X, Kali phos 3X, Nat sulph 6X.
28. Schuessler Combination Salt BC-28:  Tonic - 12 Salts all in 6X: Ingredients: Calc fluor 6X, Calc Phos 6X, Calc sulph 6X, Ferr phos 6X, Kali phos 6X, Kali mur 6X, Kali sulph 6X, Mag phos 6X, Nat mur 6X, Nat phos 6X, Nat sulph 6X, Silicea 6X.

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Schuessler Tissue Cell Salts

To all purchasers who formerly used New Era Tissue Salts: 

** BUY THE SCHUESSLER TISSUE SALTS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE NEW ERA HOMEOPATHIC SALTS**

Click on the link to buy the Schuessler Tissue Salts @ elixirhealth.co.uk: http://tiny.cc/n6ejxw

While the UK manufacturer Seven Seas has DISCONTINUED the whole range of New Era homeopathic tissue salts, we are very pleased at elixirhealth.co.uk to offer instead the Schuessler Tissue Salts, an equivalent brand from Germany. The Schuessler Tissue Salts are the original type of homeopathic tissue salts Seven Seas manufactured in the UK under the name of New Era.

Since the Schuessler Tissue Salts are unlicensed in the UK market, the manufacturer cannot make any claims about the medicinal purposes of the products on the bottles and neither can we say so on our commercial website. The bottles of the Schuessler Tissue Salts are labelled with the same names of all the 12 salts, and we have used the same numbering classification as before to help identify the New Era salt you previously used. Ironically, there are lots of information websites and blogs on the internet which explain the uses of the salts.

Click on the links to buy the Schuessler Tissue Salts from Elixirhealth.co.uk: http://tiny.cc/n6ejxw

**Breaking News** NEW ERA COMBINATION H for HAY FEVER. 

NB: If you want to order the equivalent New Era Combination H, which was formerly used for hay fever. choose the Scheussler Tissue Salt BC-2. The ingredients are not an exact homeopathic match but this is the equivalent Scheussler salt sold in many parts of Europe and the rest of the world for the same symptoms. To buy Scheussler Tissue Salt BC-2 click here.

THE SCHUESSLER TISSUE SALTS AND USES
Calc Flour - No.1 : Calcium Flouride for tissue elasticity; impaired circulation; varicose veins; piles.
Calc. Phos - No.2: Calcium Phosphate -Debility; repaired digestion; teething trouble; chilblains.
Calc. Sulph – No.3: Calcium Sulphate - Acne, adolescent pimples; skin slow to heal; sore lips. A blood constituent.
Ferr. Phos – No.4: Iron Phosphate - Blood stream oxygenation; chills; fevers; inflammation; congestion coughs; colds.
Kali. Mur– No.5: Potassium Chloride - Minor respiratory ailments; coughs; colds; children’s feverish ailments.
Kali. Phos– No.6: Potassium Phosphate - Nerve soothing, exhaustion, indigestion, headache; stress due to worry or exhaustion.
Kali. Sulph– No.7: Potassium Sulphate - Skin condition; skin eruptions with scaling or sticky exudations; falling hair; diseased nails; catarrh.
Mag. Phos– No.8: Magnesium Phosphate - Cramp; neuralgia; flatulence; spasmodic nerve pains. A soft tissue constituent.
Nat. Mur – No.9: Sodium Chloride - Maintaining body water distribution; watery colds, flow of tears; loss of smell.
Nat. Phos– No.10: Sodium Phosphate - Over acidity of the blood; gastric disorders; heartburn; rheumatic tendency.
Nat. Sulph– No.11: Sodium Sulphate - Water infiltrations; liverish symptoms; influenza; bilious attacks. Silica– No.12: Silicon Dioxide - Impure blood & for boils, brittle nails & lack-lustre hair.

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Solgar Wild Alaskan Omega Oil Review

Solgar Wild Alaskan Full Spectrum Omega Softgels is a premium blend of sockeye salmon oil, vitamin D3 and astaxanthin tested for optimum purity and potency.

Two softgels provide 2400mg of pure, Wild Alaskan salmon oil (supplying 225mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA) derived from sustainably caught fish from the pristine, cold waters of Alaska.

Solgar Wild Alaskan Omega sockeye salmon is one of the richest and most beneficial sources of the important omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which makes it unique among high-protein foods. Its natural oil is among the purest of all ocean fish. Much research supports the positive roles that fish oil plays in supporting cardiovascular and circulatory health. Studies have shown that fish oil supplements containing EPA and DHA can support triglyceride health by helping to maintain triglyceride levels already within a normal range. Research also indicates that fish oil helps promote cognitive health.

Solgar Wild Alaskan Omega formula also provides an excellent source of vitamin D3, an essential nutrient that supports many areas of wellness, including bone, immune, colon and cardiovascular health. It also supplies the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin, a fat-soluble carotenoid primarily from micro algae that gives salmon and flamingos their characteristic colour.

Solgar Wild Alaskan Omega Softgels undergo a proprietary purification process to ensure the removal of heavy metals while maintaining optimal integrity and potency.

 To buy Solgar Wild Alaskan Omega Oil click here. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor about this product, you can telephone us on 01208 814500 for further information.

Solgar 7 Review

Those canny manufacturers at Solgar Vitamins are at it again, bringing out a new joint product which if its success in the US is anything to go by, will equally take the UK market by storm. In the US it gets its name Solgar 7 because all the clinical trials indicates it works within 7 days! Solgar 7 works differently than Glucosamine Chondroitin and any other joint formulation because of a unique patented ingredient called 5-Loxin Advanced, UC - II®  which is the main active ingredient. But the formulation has a mixture of quite a few other supporting ingredients. As Solgar says:


"This unique formulation targets multiple pathways to balance the release of joint enzymes, structurally support collagen building blocks and sensitive joint cartilage, while simultaneous supporting the body's range of natural motion and flexibility.

In this breakthrough formulation, Solgar 7 brings together bio-active nutrients that work to create a fast acting approach for occasional joint stresses brought on by exercise, sport or physical activity. The use of Solgar® 7 can result in improvements in joint comfort within 7 days."

Solgar 7 combines the advanced and naturally sourced bio-activity of 5-Loxin Advanced, UC - II® undenatured Collagen and Ester-C®,] with a complex of traditional pepper spices and botanicals.

Other important points Solgar make, are as follows:

Boswellia Serrata Extract (S-Loxin® Advanced): 5-Loxin® Advanced is a unique Boswellia serrata extract enriched with 20% 3-0-acetyl-ll-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) a non-volatile oil portion of B. Serrata gum resin. These botanical compounds exhibit potential anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme.

UC-II8: UC-II®: is a patented undenatured type II collagen with a unique mechanism of action - it deactivates the inflammatory process at the source, preventing the breakdown of joint cartilage. UC-II" deactivates collagen-specific T-cells allowing the body to reduce inflammation and rebuild and repair articular cartilage.

Ester-C® (calcium ascorbate): Ester-C® aids collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones, while protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Turmeric Root 4:1 Extract (Curcuma longa): Curcumin, the primary active in turmeric has, in numerous studies, demonstrated potent antioxidant activities. It also has anti-inflammatory properties inhibiting NF kappa-B, a major cellular inflammatory agent.

White Willow Bark 5:1 Extract (Salix alba): The use of willow bark dates back to Hippocrates (400 BC) when it was used to reduce fever and inflammation. It contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin and has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Ginger Root 4:1 Extract (Zingiber officinale): Ginger has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties in several studies. The active ingredients within the root (gingerols and shogaols) inhibit COX-2 and LOX inflammatory pathways.

Pepper Spice Complex (Cayenne and Bioperine8): Bioperine® is a standardised extract from black pepper Piper nigrum. It is a rich source of the alkaloid piperine, a substance that can enhance the absorption of other nutritional compounds. Cayenne, the principal capsaicinoid in chilli peppers, decreases levels of substance P, a neurotransmitter related to the sensation of pain.

INGREDIENTS:
One [1] vegetable capsule provides:

Vitamin C (as Ester-C', calcium ascorbate).... 100 mg*
Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) Extract (resin)
(as 5-Loxin" Advanced)..................................... 100 mg
Turmeric Root (Curcuma longa) Extract
(4:1, equivalent to 200 mg of root)
UC-II' Standardised Cartilage ......................... 40 mg
(providing 10 mg Undenatured Type II Collagen)
White Willow Bark (SaUx alba) Extract
(5:1, equivalent to 175 mg of bark).................. 35 mg
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) Extract
(4:1, equivalent to 140 mg of root).-..............,.. 35 mg
Pepper Spice Complex..................................... 27 mg
Cayenne Powder (Capsicum annuum (fruit)),
Bioperine* (Black Pepper Extract), (Piper nigrum (fruit))

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