Thorne – AR-Encap

Helps to relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. Used in herbal medicine to help relieve minor pain, swelling, and inflammation (anti-inflammatory).
AR-Encap is a comprehensive joint support formula that goes beyond simple glucosamine supplementation.* This formula supplies 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate (suggested use – 4 capsules twice daily), which is the amount used in the majority of studies – in combination with joint-supporting nutrients and botanicals.*

Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. Used in herbal medicine to help relieve minor pain, swelling, and inflammation (anti-inflammatory).

Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 1 capsule three to four times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health-care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 1 month to see beneficial effects. Take with food.

Medicinal Ingredients (Per Capsule): Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM)213 mg, Glucosamine sulfate (glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride from crab/shrimp/prawn/lobster exoskeleton)188 mg, Boswellia serrata (Indian Frankincense) (gum) 88 mg, Standardized to contain 25% Boswelic Acids, Stem bromelain (Ananas comosus var. comosus)50 mg,Standardized to contain 1,500,000 FCC-PU/capsule, Curcuminoids-Phosphatidylcholine complex 37.5 mg,(Curcuma longa (root) / Helianthus annuus (sunflower) (seed), Standardized to 33% curcuminoids
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.

Caution: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use. If symptoms worsen, consult a health-care practitioner. If you have a gastrointestinal lesion/ulcer, are taking an anticoagulant/blood thinner, anti-inflammatory or antibiotic, or are having surgery, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to using if you have excess stomach acid, or if you have stomach ulcers, a bile duct obstruction, or gallstones. Some people may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea and vomiting; in which case, discontinue use. If you are taking antiplatelet medication, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if security seal inside the cap is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.