What is ArthRight!
ArthRight! is our exciting new remedy for osteoarthritis. It is the only
product on the market that combines pure Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate in
the exact amounts recommended by Dr. Jason Theodosakis in The Arthritis Cure.
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a term loosely applied to diseases
involving one or more joints. There are more than 100 different
types of arthritis. The major types can be grouped into two classes,
inflammatory and degenerative, based on the kind of damage to
the joint.
Inflammatory arthritis includes infectious arthritis,
rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. It
involves inflammation of the sheet of flattened connective
tissue lining the joint.
Degenerative arthritis includes osteoarthritis
and traumatic arthritis, which is arthritis caused by direct injury.
It involves damage to the articular cartilage overlying the ends
of the bone forming the joint. (Colliers Encyclopedia CD-ROM
, 1996).
Osteoarthritis occurs when "the body starts
breaking down existing cartilage faster than it generates the
stuff" (Newsweek, "The Arthritis Cure?"
February 17, 1997, 54).
How common is Arthritis?
More than 50 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis,
the most common of which is osteoarthritis. Also called degenerative or hypertrophic
arthritis, it develops slowly as the cartilage that cushions the ends of our bones
breaks down faster than it can be replaced. In short, it seems to be the
result of wear and tear.
Who is most likely to get Osteoarthritis?
Just about everyone is suseptible but excess weight, faulty posture,
injury (especially to the knees), heredity (in the case of the
fingers), and a lifetime of hard manual work make occurrence of
the disease more likely. The fingers, lower spine, hip joints,
and knees are most commonly affected. Except for cases involving
the knees, swelling or fluid in the joints seldom occurs. (Colliers
Encyclopedia CD-ROM , 1996).
What treatment is available?
Patients are often told there is little they can do about Osteoarthritis aside from taking
aspirin or ibuprofen for the pain. But, some experts feel that these painkillers can actually cause the
disease to progress faster. Sometimes expensive and potentially dangerous surgery is performed.
Dr. Jason Theodosakis, in his new book The Arthritis Cure asserts that his nine-step
program can "halt, reverse, and may even cure osteoarthritis." Two key components
of this program are glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate which work together to help
rebuild damaged cartilage.
Remember: there are more than 100 different types
of arthritis so if you suspect you have arthritis you need to
see your doctor.
What's the difference between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage due to wear and tear.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease.
| OSTEOARTHRITIS |
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS |
| Begins after age 40 or as a result of direct joint injury |
Begins between the ages of 25 and 50 |
| Develops gradually over several years |
Often comes and goes without warning |
| Usually begins in joints on one side of the body |
Strikes joints on both sides of the body at the same time |
| Inflammation is unusual |
Inflammation is almost always present |
| Primarily affects joints in the knees, hands, hips, feet, and spine. Rarely affects knuckles, wrists, elbows, or shoulders |
Affects most joints |
| Does not cause fatigue, weight loss, or fever. |
Causes fatigue, weight loss, and fever |
What do Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate do?
"Long known to science, these twin medical 'miracles'
--glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates--are compounds that occur
naturally in the cartilage cushioning the joints. In the body,
glucosamine stimulates production of the building blocks of cartilage,
while chondroitin sulfate blocks the action of enzymes that break
down old cartilage . . ." (Time, "Dr. Theo's
Panacea", February 17, 1997, 72).
Do they really work?
European doctors, "have been
using the supplements since the early 1980's to treat osteoarthritis,
the common form of arthritis caused by wear and tear (not to be
confused with rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disease).
In the U.S. the use of supplements has been limited mostly to
treating arthritic dogs and horses" (72).
Dr. Jason Theodosakis, co-author of The Arthritis
Cure, was afflicted with osteoarthritis himself, he began
looking for alternative therapies when traditional medicine--ice
packs, anti-inflammatory agents, and surgery--failed to relieve
his symptoms. After two weeks of taking the supplements, he "felt
so much better that he quit anti-inflammatories entirely and started
spreading the word" (54). It is important to note that Dr.
Theodosakis' program also includes exercise, eating a balanced
diet, weight control, and stress reduction.
Caution is warranted because "the new regimen
won't work for everyone, and it's sure to fail in people with
advanced disease, since they lack cartilage to restore" (72).
Are these supplements safe?
Dr. Theodosakis says
the nutrients "have no known side effects and have been equivalent
to placebos when safety evaluations have been done. They've been
given in dosages up to 10 times the doses used in arthritis for
a long time with no signs of toxicity' Pain pills, on the other
hand, can cause side effects ranging from gastrointestinal bleeding
and ulcers to kidney problems" (USA Today, "Can
Nutrient Combo Really Work Wonders on Arthritis?" February
11, 1997, 5D). The Arthritis Foundation feels that " good, controlled, long-term
studies are needed to see if the products are indeed helpful and safe.
What's wrong with traditional pain-killers and anti-inflammatories?
"They temporarily relieve pain, but in the long
run they simply cover up the symptoms while the disease progresses
further. These drugs have side effects that range from the annoying
to the downright dangerous--Each year, thousands of people die
from the adverse effects of both the anti-inflammatories and steroids.
To add insult to injury, some research suggests that there is
mounting evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories [NSAIDS] actually
cause certain features of osteoarthritis to progress faster."
(The Arthritis Cure, 3)
"NSAIDs actually make the osteoarthritis worse.
They hasten the deterioration of cartilage. Not only can the
use of the drugs worsen the basic underlying metabolism of osteoarthritis,
but they have many other nasty effects of their own. NSAIDs can
cause nausea and even hemorrhaging from the gastrointestinal tract
that can be fatal . . . they can cause the leaky gut syndrome
. . . [which can] impair absorption of nutrients." (Health
Counselor, 55)
Why would NSAIDs make Osteoarthritis worse?
"There is growing evidence that NSAIDs may inhibit
the synthesis of proteoglycans, important molecules that attract
water to the cartilage. In other words, the pills we take to
block osteoarthritis pain may actually decrease the action of
proteoglycans" which literally feed our cartilage. (The Arthritis Cure, 73).
Why is Exercise so important?
Even though glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates rebuild caritlage, it is very
important to exercise.
What is ArthRight!'s recommended dosage?
Doses vary according to weight: under 120 lbs. - 1 tablet two times
daily; 120 - 200 lbs. - 1 tablet three times daily; over 200 lbs. - 1 tablet four
times daily. Can be taken with food if desired. As with all dietary supplements, keep out of reach
of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Each bottle of ArthRight! contains 60 tablets.
What are ArthRight!'s actual ingredients?
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Glucosamine Sulfate (500 mg) and Chondroitin Sulfate (400 mg)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS (used for tablet fillers and binders): Micro-crystalline
cellulose, silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylcellulose,
vegetable grade stearic acid magnesium stearate. The tablets are high in fiber and
are completely manufactured in the USA.
