Special edition: Bone & Joint Health
Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, krill, green-lipped mussels, and algae have been touted as offering joint health benefits. The anti-inflammatory activity of the fatty acids has been reported to behind many of the joint health benefits.
The role of inflammation and joint health is an interesting area, and the list of anti-inflammatory nutrients for joint health continues to grow and offers formulators an assortment of interesting ingredients to add choose from.
The regulators currently take a dim view of claims about inflammation, leading to significant dilemmas for joint health product manufacturers.
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