NutraConnect KEY INGREDIENTS • Efficient protection of the knee joint from local, synovial inflammation in animals rendered obese by means of a high-fat diet. In a model for obesity-associated osteoarthritis combined with inju- ry, the loss of cartilage (matrix and cells) and local inflammation of the knee joint were induced in an even shorter time. Peptan IIm supple- • Brown staining, as indicated by mentation at a low dose resulted the arrows, represents inflammation. in a preventative effect helping to: In the obese OA – control image, the staining is apparent,while in • Protect the cartilage from degene- the obese OA – Peptan IIm image, ration (normalization of cartilage area, there is no staining. blue bar) and promote lubrication by h stimulating proteoglycan synthesis ighlybioavailable in chondrocytes (increase in % of active cells,blue bar) in animals Studies have shown Peptan IIm has6 rendered obese by means of a a high absorption rate, indicated by high-fat diet. high levels of hydroxyproline after one hour of ingestion.