Artrophit Urto

Useful in the treatment of inflammatory and painful conditions of the osteoarticular and muscular apparatus

HEALTH BENEFITS:
Food supplement based on titrated plant extracts and vitamins, useful in the treatment of inflammatory and acute painful conditions of the osteoarticular and muscular apparatus.

PROPERTIES:
Each capsule of Artrophit Urto contains 100 mg of IridoforceTM, a Harpagophytum Procumbens extract (titrated to a minimum of 20% in harpagoside), obtained through a patented extraction process that guarantees a high degree of purity and concentration. Studies have shown that the gluco-iridoid harpagoside contained in IridoForceTM inhibits oxygenase type 2 (COX-2), an essential enzyme in the synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which plays an important role in the inflammatory process, thus reducing phlogosis and consequent painful events. In addition, IridoForceTM significantly stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, promoting the formation of a new extracellular matrix (ECM). The addition of titrated extracts of Salix and Parthenium enhances its action, making the product particularly useful in the treatment of conditions affecting the osteoarticular and muscular systems. Vitamin B2 and B6, essential for nerve health, complete the effect of the product, while the shell of the DRcapsTM acid-resistant vegetable capsules protects the active ingredients from the action of gastric juices, helping to maintain their properties unchanged.

INGREDIENTS:

  • IridoforceTM (Devil’s claw) dry extract, titrated at 20% in harpagoside
  • Parthenium dry extract, titrated at 0.8% in parthenolide
  • Salix dry extract, titrated at 30% in salicin
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

HOW TO USE:
1 capsule twice a day, preferably after meals

PACK:
20 capsules
DRcapsTM acid-resistant vegetable capsules

NOTES:
store in a cool, dry place

AVERAGE INGREDIENT CONTENT PER 2 CAPSULES per 100 gr
Iridoforce™ 200 mg
Harpagoside content 40 mg
Parthenium 200 mg
Parthenolide content 1,6 mg
Salix dry extract 200 mg
Salicin content 60 mg
Vitamin B6 3 mg 214 %
Vitamin B2 2,4 mg 171 %

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