Tag: Joint health

Joint Health Innovation May Grow Market Share

Posted on by Mike Miller

Demand for joint health supplementation continues to grow with projections of 8.5% CAGR by 2027, reaching a U.S Market value of 17.6 billion.1  This growth is largely attributed to the aging populations and the increase in disposable income. Because of this growing health demand, research continues to support nutrition as a key component of joint health, thus fueling the demand for innovative and efficacious supplements.

A recent clinical study demonstrated cucumber extract improved joint function and mobility significantly better than a placebo.2 In a double-blind clinical trial of 122 patients consuming an extract of cucumber (CSE) reported significant reduction in knee pain. Pain reduction continued through the study and by day 180, CSE patients reported over 70% decrease in pain compared to 32% reduction of the glucosamine-chondrotin (GC) group.3

Plant Science continues to research the value of cucumber extract and collagen in formulations. Pairing a combination of cucumber extract drink with collagen provides a broad and efficacious benefit for consumers. This research is an asset in developing custom supplements that can be quickly released to the consumer and grow market share.

The Nutritional Combination Needed with Collagen for Efficacious Bone and Joint Health

Posted on by Mike Miller

Bone and joint nutritional support is needed earlier than most people realize. Joint issues begin in both men and women as early as 30-40 years of age. A flexibility study found that once men and women hit this age, flexibility drops significantly and unfortunately just keeps going down.1 

The need is increasing with the aging population for an efficacious supplement that supports bone and joint health through nutrition. Studies report the Collagen UC-II to be efficacious for the treatments of arthritis. A statistically significant improvement in knee joint function over a placebo was reported in a clinical study of  healthy individuals. The study also reported after 120 days of supplementation with UC-II collagen reported longer duration of strenuous exercise before transient knee joint pain was experienced.2  

However, collagen alone is only part of the nutritional requirement for joint and bone health. Studies show cartilage, bone density and strength are improved through a combination of nutrients, including: Collagen, Vitamin D, Zinc, and calcium.3  The uniqueness of this combination is that the nutritional elements actually aid in the absorption and effectiveness of each of the nutrients. In effect, it is through this combination that nutritional support for bone and joint health is improved.

Plant Science continues to evaluate studies in the development of efficacious supplements. The investment in research is important to the ongoing development of custom formulations.