Thorne AR-Encap 240 Capsules

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.*

In a study of healthy subjects with mild knee soreness, bromelain supplementation resulted in significant improvement with both 200-mg and 400-mg daily doses.¹* Joint mobility was also improved.*

Curcumin, the principal polyphenol in the Indian spice turmeric, exerts antioxidant effects.* Curcumin Phytosome is a compound containing curcumin and phosphatidylcholine. This compound has significantly better absorption than ordinary curcumin and helps maintain a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.*

Glucosamine provides significant joint support, as evidenced by numerous clinical studies. Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone and methyl sulfone, is an organic, sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in a variety of plants, and provides additional joint support.

Boswellia appears to inhibit the activity of lipoxygenase enzymes, thus promoting a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.* A study of curcumin and boswellia found significant support of normal joint mobility in the group taking the botanical formula.²*

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 your health professional. For prolonged use, consult a health professional. Use for a minimum of 1 month to see beneficial effects. Take with food.

Medicinal Ingredients: Per Capsule: Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 213 mg, Glucosamine Sulfate (Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride from crab/shrimp exoskeleton) 188 mg, Boswellia serrata (Indian Frankincense) extract (gum) 88 mg Standardized to contain 25% boswellic 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, and Silicon Dioxide.