1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by musculoskeletal and joint conditions1.
Among the signs of aging, osteoarthritis is a very common disease, leading to chronic pain, loss of joint function, and reduced mobility: 33 to 50% of people over 65 are affected by mobility loss2.
Various complementary measures can help reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis: targeted dietary supplements, weight loss to reduce stress on the joints, strength training and joint mobilization exercises, generally recommended by a physiotherapist, to reduce pain and prevent joint stiffening. In the most severe cases, taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with known side effects, may become necessary.
Taking care of your joint health early on ensures you can move freely and live fully!
Xelflex®, a new solution for joint health.
While searching for bioactive peptides in the mental health field, our researchers discovered a casein hydrolysate with joint health benefits. It was unpredicted yet possible, as several studies showed that consumption of dairy products was associated with lower low-grade systemic inflammation3,4,5.
Xelflex® showed in a preclinical study an inhibitory effect on inflammatory markers (cytokines), enabling a significative reduction of oedema.
Thus, Xelflex® can contribute to improve joint comfort.
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Sources:
1 WHO, 2021
2 Mobility: Harvard Health Publishing®, 2024
3 Labonté et al., 2013
4 Schmid et al., 2015
5 Panagiotakos et al., 2010