Scientific Information for Pain Relief & Joint Repair

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Zwell Reflexir^® ingredients, Cat's Claw Extract and Maca Root Extract, have been researched, and have been used in Peru for thousands of years as traditional elements for health. As well, the National Institute of Health in the United States funded initial studies on the combination of Cat’s Claw and Maca Root for the treatment of joint disorders.

A study conducted on Cat’s Claw states, “Constituents in Cat’s Claw block the production of TNF α which is involved in the inflammatory process.” (Treatment of THP-1 cells with Uncaria tomentosa extracts differentially regulate the expression if IL-1β and TNF-α) Journal of Ethnopharmacology 109 (2007) 312-317 (1)

A study conducted on Maca Root showed that it can help activate the gene for IGF-1 (insulin Growth factor-1) in local tissues. Studies show Maca can help support the repair process to restore joint function and architecture, by activating the gene that turns on the repair factor (IGF-1). This gene is normally suppressed when inflammation is present. The “switching on” of the repair factor causes new cartilage to be generated, as well as building and strengthening the supporting musculature. (The Chrondoprotective actions of a natural product are associated with the activation of IGF-1 production by human chondrocytes despite the presence of IL-lβ)

Maca Root is a South American root vegetable that has the distinction of growing in the highest elevation in the world, more than 15,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. It was revered by the Incas and other Andean civilizations. It also helps restore vitality and provide energy.

In combining the properties of Cat’s Claw with Maca Root Zwell Reflexir^® helps restore joint health. The two plant extracts have yielded research and clinical results for addressing joint pain and repair. Zwell Reflexir^® when taken daily gives you a natural solution to help relieve joint pain.

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