Description

Formulation Basis

H&F Vegan Calcium+, a vegetarian version of H&F Calcium-De Collagen Capsule, is formulated for vegetarians experiencing joint pain of various causes. The patented ingredient Aquamin® is an excellent source of calcium which is easily absorbed, increases bone tensile strength, and helps in bone remodelling and the prevention of osteoporosis. Methylsulphonylmethane (MSM) is essential for the synthesis of collagen in the body and has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. The patented ingredient OptiMSM is suitable for vegetarians. Glucosamine provides lubrication of the joints and protects joint function. Olibanum and Myrrha are commonly used herbal medicine for relieving pain and swelling as well as promoting tissue and bone regeneration, especially for joint pain in the limbs.

Aquamin® is a 100% natural vegetarian calcium source derived from seaweed supplied by Irish company Marigot Ltd where the red algal Lithothamnion is harvested under an exclusive licence in the cool, clean and pristine waters off the coast of Iceland. It has been awarded patents in the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia as well as the European Union, and is also certified for organic use. There have been 24 published scientific articles for Aquamin® on cells, animals and the human body in areas such as arthritis, bone health, gut health and other aspects. Some selected scientific and clinical research reports as follows:

Aquamin® can reduce inflammatory cytokine TNF-α levels in patients with osteoarthritis (Murphy CT, et al.2014)

A randomised placebo-controlled clinical study on the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with Aquamin® (Frestedt JL,et al.2009)

A randomised controlled clinical study on relieving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis with Aquamin® (Frestedt JL, et al.2008)

Slow the decrease of bone density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (Slevin MM, et al.,2014)

Rapid calcium supplementation can help alleviate exercise-induced disruption of calcium homeostasis (Barry DW, et al., 2011)

Effects of calcium supplementation on exercise-induced disruption of calcium homeostasis in postmenopausal women during vigorous exercise (Shea KL, et al., 2007)

Murphy CT, Martin C, Doolan AM et al. The marine-derived, multi-mineral formula AquaPT reduces TNF-α levels in osteoarthritis patients. J Nutr Health & Food Sci. 2014 2(3):1-3
Frestedt JL, Kuskowski MA, Zenk JL. A natural seaweed derived mineral supplement (Aquamin F) for knee osteoarthritis: a randomised,placebo controlled pilot study. Nutr J. 2009;8:7.
Frestedt JL, Walsh M, Kuskowski MA, Zenk JL. A natural mineral supplement provides relief from knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Nutr J. 2008;7:9.

Main Ingredients

Aquamin® (patented calcium source), OptiMSM® (patented MSM), Olibanum, Myrrha, Glucosamine

Medicinal Actions

Relieve pain and inflammation, lubricate the joints, increase bone density and regenerate cartilage

Aquamin® (patented calcium source)

As calcium derived from natural marine source, it is easily absorbed by the human body

OptiMSM® (patented MSM)

Essential for the synthesis of collagen in the body

Olibanum, Myrrha

Relieving pain and swelling, promote tissue and bone regeneration

Glucosamine

Repair cartilage, reduce symptoms related to inflammation, and relieve joint pain, stiffness and swelling

Clinical Indications

Pain and swelling in the joints, limited movement, difficulties in walking up and down the stairs, prone to fractures and cramps, and other symptoms. Commonly used in the treatment of degenerative joint disease, cartilage damage, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, etc.

Dosage and Administration

For oral administration, 2-3 capsules 2 times daily.

研发依据

草本时尚素食钙胶囊专为素食者开发，针对各种原因导致的关节疼痛，是钙骨胶原胶囊的素食版。其成分中专利钙Aquamin®是极佳的钙质补充来源，易被人体吸收利用，可增加骨韧性，实现骨的重建与再造，预防骨质疏松。二甲基砜是人体胶原蛋白合成的必要物质，有益于人体皮肤和骨骼健康，同时有镇痛消炎的功效，专利二甲基砜OptiMSM®适合素食者。葡萄糖酸胺，提供关节的润滑和保护功能。乳香、没药止痛消肿，生肌长骨，其为治痛症要药，肢体关节诸痛皆能治之。

其中专利钙Aquamin®是100%天然植物性全素食的海藻钙，由爱尔兰公司Marigot Ltd.供应，特许采集生长于纯净冰岛沿海海域的石枝藻属红海藻，产品获得美国、加拿大、德国、澳洲等国家以及欧洲专利；产品同时获得有机认证。专利钙Aquamin®发表24篇细胞、动物、人体科学文献，包括关节炎、骨骼健康、消化系统健康等方面。其部分临床研究文献报道如下：

Aquamin®可降低骨关节炎患者的炎症细胞因子TNF-α水平（Murphy CT, et al.2014）

Aquamin®治疗膝关节炎的随机安慰剂对照临床研究（Frestedt JL,et al.2009）

Aquamin®缓解膝关节炎的症状的随机对照临床研究（Frestedt JL, et al.2008）

使患有骨质疏松症的绝经期妇女的骨密度下降减少（Slevin MM, et al.,2014）

迅速补充钙剂减轻运动引起的钙平衡破坏（Barry DW, et al.，2011）

补充钙剂对绝经后妇女的剧烈运动钙平衡破坏的作用（Shea KL, et al.，2007）

主要成分

专利钙Aquamin®、专利二甲基砜OptiMSM®、乳香、没药、葡萄糖酸胺

功能

止痛消炎，润滑关节，增强骨密度，再生软骨

专利钙Aquamin®

来自海藻的天然钙，易被人体吸收利用

专利二甲基砜OptiMSM®

人体胶原蛋白合成的必要物质

乳香/没药

止痛消肿，生肌长骨

葡萄糖酸胺

修复软骨，改善发炎症状，缓解关节疼痛、僵硬及肿胀

适应症

关节痛、肿胀，行动不利，上下楼吃力，易骨折，抽筋等症。临床常用于退行性关节疾病，软骨损伤，骨关节炎，骨质疏松等病。

用法用量

每天2次，每次2-3粒