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Disc-Flex

Advanced formula to support intervertebral disc health, promoting healthy composition, strength, flexibility, and comfort.

VEGNON-GMO
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Product insights

  • Disc-Flex is designed to address the unique nutritional needs of intervertebral cartilage (IVC), which differs from articular cartilage due to its avascular nature and specific nutritional requirements.
  • Key ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen support healthy disc composition and integrity, with studies suggesting glucosamine may enhance disc strength under compressive loads.
  • The formula includes l-carnosine, alpha lipoic acid, and grape seed extract to help maintain healthy advanced glycation end product (AGE) metabolism and provide antioxidant protection, addressing AGE-related stiffening of the spine.
  • Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) and vitamin D work synergistically to support healthy cartilage end plate calcium metabolism, while devil's claw supports day-to-day spinal comfort.

Suggested use

From the manufacturer
As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily with meals, or as directed by a health professional. Individual results may vary.

What it supports

6 benefits
  • Supports healthy intervertebral disc composition
  • Promotes spinal disc strength and flexibility
  • Helps maintain healthy advanced glycation end product metabolism
  • Supports healthy cartilage end plate calcium metabolism
  • Provides antioxidant protection
  • Supports day-to-day spinal comfort

What's in it

Per serving
Ingredient
Amount
% Daily Value
vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3)
10 mcg
**
vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7)
10 mcg
**
BioCell Collagen® hydrolyzed collagen complex
500 mg
**
hydrolyzed collagen 60%
300 mg
**
glucosamine HCl (from crab and shrimp)
500 mg
**
l-carnosine (beta-alanyl-l-histidine)
75 mg
**
alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid)
50 mg
**
devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum zeyheri) extract (root) (standardized to contain 5% harpagosides)
150 mg
**
Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) extract (gum resin) (standardized to contain 70% boswellic acids)
100 mg
**
grape (Vitis vinifera) extract (seed) (standardized to contain 92% polyphenols)
50 mg
**
Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate
** Daily Value not established.

The research

4 cited studies
1.
Glucosamine and spinal disc integrity

Research suggests glucosamine supports spinal disc integrity and may help maintain disc strength under compressive loads.

2.
Collagen and lumbar spine composition

Studies indicate a direct relationship between collagen content and healthy composition of the lumbar spine, particularly in postmenopausal women.

3.
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and disc health

Research suggests that maintaining healthy AGE metabolism may support the ability of intervertebral discs to produce proteoglycans, which are essential for healthy disc matrix.

4.
Vitamin K2 and calcium metabolism

Studies show Vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 helps maintain a healthy balance of calcium uptake into skeletal tissues.