“If you don’t use it, you lose it,” as the saying goes. And it’s true: if you don’t move enough or move incorrectly for a long time, you’ll damage your bones and joints. Regular exercise that challenges the joints but does not place one-sided strain or overload them over a long period of time promotes the production of synovial fluid, the so-called synovia. It forms a protective lubricating film between the harder parts of your joints and prevents the bones from rubbing against each other. The synovial fluid also supplies the cartilage with oxygen and nutrients. This is particularly important because healthy cartilage also functions as a shock absorber for the joints. If it degenerates, inflammation, chronic pain and restrictions in mobility occur where bones collide. This also affects your muscles, as the muscles in question can shorten over time if you adopt a protective posture.

The more you move, the harder it is for age to get the better of you. A stimulated metabolism maintains the healthy function of the entire joint region. Special nutrients also support the care of your joints.

To do something good for your joints, combine Nobilin Joint Active ^® gel the active ingredients of New Zealand green-lipped mussel with extract from African Devil's Claw ( Harpagophytum Procumbens ) and Menthol .

The Green-lipped mussel contains a unique combination of active ingredients: glucosamine, chondroitin and omega-3 fatty acids, which serve as essential nutrients for skin, connective tissue and cartilage.

The storage roots of the Devil's Claw contain the bitter substances harpagoside, harpagide and procumbide. These have an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect.

The gel is rounded off by Menthol and panthenol . Menthol is extracted from the essential oil of the peppermint plant. It is sufficient when applying minty fresh and cools the affected areas in a pleasant way. The provitamin panthenol (vitamin B5) cares for your skin, moisturizes it and makes it soft and supple. Panthenol (vitamin B5) also supports the formation of new skin cells. Do something good for your joints and pamper them by rubbing in a very special balm: the joint care from Nobilin.

Good to know : The green-lipped mussel, also known as the “New Zealand green-lipped mussel”, is considered a delicacy. For Nobilin Joint Active Gel, the mussel is gently dried and then processed into powder. The valuable ingredients are largely retained.

Especially from a certain age, joint care plays a major role. When you are young, your body forgives you a lot. Over time, however, a lack of or one-sided exercise can lead to Joint pain and finally arthrosis lead. If the cartilage wears out between the joints, the bones rub against each other. The result is inflammation and painful restrictions in freedom of movement. If you want your joints to function smoothly, in addition to plenty of exercise, the supply of "joint nutrition" is helpful. These are substances from which synovial fluid and cartilage are formed. Nobilin Gelenk Aktiv ^® Gel offers a whole bundle of such nutrients by combining the most effective Green-lipped mussel and the medicinal plant “ Devil’s Claw ” with cooling menthol and panthenol (for skin care).

Green-lipped mussels contain three active ingredients that are suitable for joint care. Chondroitin (short for chondroitin sulfate) is chemically an amino sugar. Chondroitin forms part of the extracellular matrix and, together with collagen, is one of the main components of human cartilage tissue. It gives the cartilage its resistance to compression. The macromolecule is formed by chondroblasts, i.e. cells that produce cartilage. The loss of chondroitin in the joint cartilage is one of the most common causes of arthrosis. Therefore, the vital substance chondroitin sulfate plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of joint wear. Studies suggest that the Combination with glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids the beneficial effect of chondroitin sulfate is further increased. Therefore, Nobilin Joint Active ^® gel also these two active ingredients.

Glucosamine is also an amino sugar found in the human body. As a component of connective tissue, cartilage and synovial fluid, it plays a major role in the elasticity and regenerative capacity of the articular cartilage. The body produces glucosamine by combining fructose-6-phosphate and the amino acid glutamine. As we age - but also due to stress or excess weight - the production of glucosamine can decrease and promote wear and tear of the articular cartilage and joint pain. Although cartilage does not have a blood supply, it forms living, regularly renewed tissue. Building materials reach the cartilage via the synovial fluid, which is distributed particularly well through movement.

The coastal region of New Zealand keeps up with the Green-lipped mussel (lat. Perna canaliculus) is a medicinal treasure. Active substances can be extracted from the marine animal from the mussel family, which has a preventive and healing effect on Joint wear have: Antioxidants strengthen the immune system and inhibit inflammatory processes in the joints. The amino sugars glucosamine and chondroitin, which are central to the formation and maintenance of cartilage, play an important role in the mobility and resilience of the joints and stimulate the body to form new cartilage and synovial fluid. On top of that, the green-lipped mussel contains twelve different omega-3 fatty acids, which have a particularly anti-inflammatory effect on the entire organism.

The green-lipped mussel has played a role in traditional Maori medicine for thousands of years due to its unique combination of active ingredients. Today, the green-lipped mussel is cultivated both as a delicacy and as a basis for pharmaceutical products. New Zealand harvests 60,000 tonnes of "New Zealand green-lipped mussels" every year. Around ten percent of this is used for pharmaceutical purposes and as a food supplement. The shellfish are freeze-dried and ground into a powder that is used in capsules, tablets or gels.

In addition to healing powers for arthritis and other joint problems, the ingredients of the green-lipped mussel are also said to have positive effects on asthma.

In addition, Nobilin Joint Active ^® Gel extract from African devil's claw , which is also becoming one of the most popular medicinal plants in Europe. The ingredients of the herbaceous plant, also known as trample, include iridoid glycosides such as harpagoside, harpagide and procumbide, as well as flavonoids and unsaturated fatty acids. These active ingredients are used as a supportive therapy for osteoarthritis and other mobility restrictions. Clinical studies have shown a clear benefit in the treatment of pain caused by diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, the many bitter substances in devil's claw stimulate the appetite and digestion. This is why the medicinal plant is also used for digestive problems. However, the ingredients of devil's claw do not have an immediate effect. The longer start-up time for the medicinal effect requires a little patience. It is also important that the dosage of harpagoside in devil's claw extract is not too low.

Devil's claw can be used to relieve chronic illnesses in particular, making it suitable for long-term therapy over many months.

Devil's claw is one of the bitterest medicinal plants there is. The bitter character is due to the iridoid glycosides (harpagoside, harpagide and procumbide) it contains, which are also the most pharmacologically important ingredients. This is because they give devil's claw an anti-inflammatory and slightly pain-relieving effect. By inhibiting a certain enzyme, they reduce the production of inflammatory substances - so-called prostaglandins - in the affected joint. Devil's claw can also help to reduce pain in the joint in the long term. Therefore, devil's claw is now mainly used for (supportive) therapy of degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism. Studies also show that devil's claw root extract improves joint mobility.

For mild to moderate rheumatic complaints, the effect of devil's claw extract is equivalent to that of so-called non-steroidal anti-rheumatic drugs (NSAIDs) - but with the advantage that it is better tolerated. NSAIDs often have side effects in the gastrointestinal area, which can lead to ulcers, bleeding and, in rare cases, even death. It has also been proven that under the influence of devil's claw it is possible to reduce the dosage of synthetic anti-rheumatic drugs. Even animals such as horses and dogs that suffer from chronic arthritis are now being treated with devil's claw. Incidentally, devil's claw also has positive effects on digestion - thanks to its bitter substances: it promotes the production of gastric juice and bile and is therefore also used for loss of appetite and digestive problems.

Scientists from Itzehoe investigated the pain-relieving effect of devil's claw preparations, how well they are tolerated and whether they can be an alternative to synthetic painkillers. A total of 675 patients suffering from osteoarthritis, degenerative diseases of the vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs and fibromyalgia took 480 milligrams of devil's claw extract twice a day for eight weeks. The result: pain during movement, functional limitations, pain at rest and muscle tension all decreased by at least 50 percent. In addition, 60 percent of the patients who had previously taken a non-steroidal anti-rheumatic drug (NSAID) were able to stop taking it during the course of the study. Of the 50 patients who received cortisone beforehand, more than half were able to do without the drug afterwards. Over 90 percent of the patients rated the tolerability of the devil's claw extract as "very good" or "good". WORTH KNOWING: Devil's claw can be taken over several months and is therefore suitable for treating chronic joint inflammation. The effect of devil's claw root begins about three weeks after starting to take it. Caution: Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only take devil's claw in consultation with their doctor.