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Why do we need supplementation?
Gautier Lalevée
In today's world, our diet is often lacking in certain essential nutrients.
Hyaluronic acid, collagen, chondroitin, glucosamine and harpagophytum are key ingredients for joint health, but they are mostly absent or present in insufficient quantities in our daily meals. In this article, we’ll explore why these elements are so important, why they’re often overlooked in our diets, and how supplements can help keep our joints healthy.
HYALURONIC ACID
Hyaluronic acid is present in certain foods, albeit in relatively small quantities. Studies suggest that foods rich in hyaluronic acid include organ meats, red meats, poultry and fish. Homemade bone broths may also contain hyaluronic acid due to its presence in animal connective tissue and cartilage. However, the amount of hyaluronic acid absorbed by the body from these food sources remains open to debate. In addition, it is important to note that hyaluronic acid consumed through the diet has a high molecular weight and therefore very long chains, making it more difficult for the body to absorb.
LE COLLAGENE
Collagen is found in certain foods, particularly connective tissues and collagen-rich animal parts. Common food sources of collagen include chicken skins, meat bones, tendons, cartilage and animal gelatins. Prolonged cooking of these tissues, for example when preparing bone broths or simmered dishes, can help extract collagen and make it more digestible. It’s important to note that dietary collagen has a relatively large molecular size, making it more complex for the body to assimilate.
CHONDROITIN
Chondroitin can also be found in certain foods. Food sources include bovine and porcine cartilage, as well as cartilage-rich fish such as salmon and tuna. These cartilage tissues can be consumed in the form of bone broths, soups or simmered dishes, where prolonged cooking extracts cartilage compounds, including chondroitin. Here too, it’s important to note that its bioavailability from food can be variable, and its concentration is generally quite low.
GLUCOSAMINE
Like the previous ingredients, glucosamine occurs naturally in certain foods. It is a compound found in the connective tissues of animals, notably in the shells of crustaceans such as shrimps, crabs and lobsters. Consequently, seafood is often considered one of the richest food sources of glucosamine. It is important to note that the amount of glucosamine obtained from the diet is generally quite low. Studies show that its bioavailability from these food sources can be variable, as it can be partially degraded during digestion.
HARPAGOPHYTUM
Harpagophytum is not commonly found in the daily diet. It is a plant native to Africa, and its extracts are mainly used for therapeutic purposes and as an ingredient in supplements. Harpagophytum is used to relieve joint pain.
SUPPLEMENTATION CAN HELP FILL NUTRITIONAL GAPS AND ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ESSENTIAL JOINT NUTRIENTS.
IN CONCLUSION
In our quest to improve joint health, it’s important to recognize the gaps in hyaluronic acid, collagen, chondroitin, glucosamine and harpagophytum. These components, which play a crucial role in the health of our joints and connective tissues, are often absent or present in insufficient quantities in our daily diet. Supplements such as Synergy6 are the ideal solution to fill these gaps and support our general well-being.
