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Special Report: Condition Specific Nutrition - SierraSil |
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by Carol Nicholson, R.N.
SierraSil
Cartilage degradation contributes to the lack of mobility, pain
and diminished quality of life—characteristics of rheumatoid
and osteoarthritis. More than 70 million North Americans
are afflicted with some form of arthritis. Unfortunately, there
are serious safety concerns associated with many conventional
therapeutic approaches to arthritis. As a result, more people
are looking for clinically validated, safe and effective natural
interventions.
One of the newest and most promising nutritional supplements
is SierraSil®, a powerful mineral supplement that has
been shown to promote joint mobility.
Recently-released results of a new clinical trial were published
exclusively in the international Journal of Inflammation, a
peer-reviewed journal that focuses on inflammatory conditions.
It offers hope for the possibility of fast, effective symptom relief
to millions suffering from osteoarthritis, a widespread condition
affecting more than 26 million people.
Over 100 people participated in the double-blind, randomized,
placebo-controlled, multi-centre clinical trial. The trial
objective was to assess the safety and efficacy of a specific
mineral supplement, SierraSil, in providing symptomatic relief
to patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. It concluded that
SierraSil achieved excellent results for fast and effective treatment.
In contrast to the placebo, participants reported significant
improvement after just one week with SierraSil, with that
improvement increasing over time.
The impressive performance of SierraSil also captured the
attention of key medical community members known for their
involvement with joint, bone and cardiovascular research,
treatment options and palliative patient care. Mark Miller,
Ph.D., Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences and Pediatrics
of Albany Medical College (NY), supervised the study and was
instrumental in the in-depth analysis of its data. “SierraSil,” said
Miller, “may offer exciting new approaches to limiting the joint
destruction and lack of mobility associated with arthritis.”
“SierraSil is one of the few natural products to have passed
rigorous scientific research with flying colors,” observed Dr.
Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., CNS, FACN, and a recipient of the
2003 NNFA Practitioner of the Year Award, as well as author
of numerous books on health and nutrition. “What is most
impressive are the results from this recent double-blind, placebo-
controlled study demonstrating that it is safe and effective
for significantly decreasing pain and inflammation in patients
with arthritis.”
Conventional Therapy: Short-term Relief, Serious Side Effects
As baby boomers age, prescription and OTC arthritis product
sales continue to increase. While OTC and prescription drugs
can provide short-term relief, they do not address the underlying
causes of pain and inflammation. In addition, prescription
and OTC drugs may cause serious side effects and deplete
important vitamins and minerals needed for overall health.
Laboratory creations and man-made substances may never
be safe, long-term solutions for joint health. Today, more individuals
are looking for natural, safe and integrative approaches
to joint care. While formulas like glucosamine and chondroitin
have seen increased use, the onset of benefits may take many
months, response rates can be limited, and overall efficacy is
questionable. What can consumers do to protect their joints?
One answer is clearly SierraSil.
For more information, visit www.sierrasil.com.
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