Joint-Support Formula

Arth-Support Formula, provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a synergistic and comprehensive combination of natural ingredients, including glucosamine sulfate, shark cartilage, and bromelain, carefully formulated and specifically designed to support normal inflammatory processes while maintaining and restoring the structure and function of healthy joints.

FUNCTIONS Studies show that a high percentage of adults in North America and other developed countries eat less than the minimum daily allowance of 10 or more essential nutrients. Adequate amounts and proper balance of these nutrients are needed not only for maintaining good health, but also for the dietary management of the body’s structure as well as the optimum functioning of its various systems, including its joints. Arth-Support Formula™ has been carefully developed to contain the right proportions of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and other nutrients without danger of toxic build-up or of side effects. Each ingredient is selected in consideration of its absorbability, competitive relationship with other nutrients, allergenic potential, and long-term safety. Certain nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and B-complex vitamins are included in high-potency amounts because of the vital roles they play in antioxidant protection, energy production and maintenance of healthy blood cells, nervous system, hormonal balance, and more. Minerals and trace elements are provided in their safest and most bioavailable forms. The Arth-Support Formula™ contains not only the base formula of Douglas Laboratories’ Ultra-Specific Nutrition 2000 Series™ that offers intensive support for the healthy functioning of the body in general, but also a blend of herbs and additional nutrients specifically formulated for maintenance of healthy joint structure and function. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found in glycosoaminoglycans (mucopolysaccharides), integral components of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage. Proteoglycans are large carbohydrate rich structures that provide resiliency, load distribution, shock-absorbing, compressive and lubricating properties to joints and connective tissues. Dietary glucosamine serves as an immediate precursor for glycosaminoglycan synthesis, and also stimulates incorporation of other precursors into the connective tissue matrix. The availability of glucosamine is an integral part of the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans that are necessary during the constant remodeling that aging cartilage undergoes. Thus, the maintenance of healthy aging cartilage may be improved with enhanced deposition of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. Bioavailability of oral glucosamine sulfate is excellent. It is absorbed intact, and utilized very quickly by all tissues, including connective tissues. Glucosamine sulfate is more efficiently used for connective tissue metabolism than other glucosamine sources, such as cartilage extracts or chondroitin sulfate. Glucosamine sulfate is a well recognized, highly effective source of glucosamine for glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan synthesis in all connective tissues, such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone. Bromelain, a protease from the pineapple plant, can reduce the production of proinflammatory prostaglandins by modulating the arachidonate cascade. Other herbs in Arth-Support FormulaÔ such as licorice, feverfew, devil’s claw, and turmeric, also provide support for normal inflammatory processes.

INDICATIONS Arth-Support Formula may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to maintain healthy functioning of their joints.

As a dietary supplement, adults take 4 tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. This product is best taken with meals.

Serving Size: 4 Tablets

Amount Per Serving
Vitamin A ...20, 000 IU
(25% as Vitamin A Palmitate/75% [15, 000 IU] as Beta-Carotene)
Vitamin C ...1000mg 
(Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D-3 ...50 IU 
Vitamin E ...200 IU 
(as Vitamin E Succinate)
Thiamine ...50mg 
(as Thiamine HCI)
Riboflavin ...25mg
Niacin/Niacinamide ...120mg 
Vitamin B-6 ...25mg
(as Pyridoxine HCI/Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Complex)
Folic Acid ...800mcg 
Vitamin B-12 ...100mcg
(on Ion Exchange Resin)
Biotin ...300mcg 
Pantothenic Acid ...150mg 
(as d-Calcium Pantothenate)
Calcium ...300mg 
(from Calcium Citrate/Ascorbate Complex)
Magnesium ...300mg 
(from Magnesium Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex)
Zinc ...50mg 
(from Zinc Aspartate Complex)
Selenium ...300mcg
(Organic Selenium from Krebs** Cycle and Kelp)
Copper ...2mg 
(from Copper Amino Acid Chelate)
Manganese ...15mg 
(from Manganese Aspartate Complex)
Chromium ...2000mcg 
(Organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity)
Molybdenum ...50mcg 
(from Molybdenum Krebs**)
Potassium ...75mg
(from Potassium Aspartate Complex)
Choline ...20mg*
(from Choline Citrate/Bitartrate)
Inositol ...25mg*
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex ...100mg*
PABA ...50mg*
(para-Aminobenzoic Acid)
Vanadium ...25mcg*
(from Vanadium Krebs**)
Boron ...1mg*
(from Boron Aspartate/Citrate Complex)
Trace Elements ...100mcg*
(from Sea Vegetation)
Arth Support Proprietary Blend ...500mg*
Turmeric (rhizome) (Curcuma longa), Pancreatin 8X (pro-viding Protease, Amylase and Lipase activity), Licorice (root), (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Quercetin, Betaine HCI/Glutamic Acid HCI, Shark Cartilage Powder, Glucosamine Sulfate (from crab and shrimp), Pepsin 1:10, 000, Bromelain (minimum 2000 m.c.u.), SOD/Glutathione Peroxidase (Young Wheat Sprouts), Fever Few (leaf), Devils Claw (root),  Proanthocyanidins (Red Wine Grapes), Ginseng (root) (Panax ginseng), Skullcap (aerial part), N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine/L-Cysteine HCI and L-Methionine

Other ingredients: Cellulose, stearic acid, vegetable stearate, carboxymethylcellulose and silica.

This product contains NO yeast, soy, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, arti?cial coloring, arti?cial preservatives or genetically modi?ed organisms (GMOs).

If you have an allergy to shellfish, (including crab and shrimp), you should not use this product.

Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store in a cool, dry place.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.