From sore knees to back pain to struggles with shouldersâjoint pain affects one-third of Americans. Â
Sometimes, joint pain comes as a result of trauma or injury. But other times, the cause is harder to pinpoint. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and other conditions that are prevalent as we age can cause joint pain.Â
Other joint pain seems to have no known cause, leaving sufferers frustrated and without answers as they cope with chronic pain.Â
Even mild joint pain can impact your quality of life, making it more difficult to participate in activities you enjoy or move around freely.Â
But recent science has started to find that joint pain has a common denominator. Read on to find out what hidden issue might be causing your joint pain, and what you can do to find relief!
Oxidative Stress and Joint Pain
Scientists and researchers have studied chronic pain for decades, determined to understand it and offer some help for sufferers.Â
Over the past several decades, a common cause has popped up in these studiesâoxidative stress.Â
Oxidative stress occurs when the body has an imbalance of free radicals that are left unchecked. As the free radicals attempt to react with other molecules, they can overwhelm the body, causing oxidative stress that is linked to countless chronic illnesses and conditions.Â
Studies have shown that in patients who deal with chronic pain, there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants. It has also been shown to impact pain receptors and inhibit the bodyâs ability to reduce pain.Â
The connection between oxidative stress and pain has been found in connection with illnesses linked to joint pain, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as unidentified chronic joint pain and inflammation.Â
But the relationship between oxidative stress and chronic joint pain can actually be a good thingâif we understand where a condition stems from, we can figure out how to counter it. And thatâs exactly what scientists have done with joint pain.Â
OPCs: The Answer to Joint Pain?
If oxidative stress is causing joint pain, it stands to reason that antioxidants could be the key to countering the pain.Â
Thatâs why scientists have studied the relationship with OPCs and joint pain for years. OPCs are natureâs super-antioxidantsâpowerful molecules that counter oxidative stress and eliminate free radical damage.Â
OPCs are more effective than Vitamin C and E at battling free radical damage. But can they offer relief for joint pain?
Science says yes!Â
The Science: OPCs and Joint Pain
A recent study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research shows that grape seed extract has plenty of potential to fight off joint pain.Â
In the study, grape seed extract reduced joint inflammation in arthritic mice. It also led to increased mobility!Â
Studies have also shown that daily use of grape seed extract can prevent osteoarthritis from occurring in the first place.Â
Another powerful OPC that could counter joint pain is green tea extract. A substance in green tea, Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), has been shown to reduce joint inflammation.Â
In a 2016 study, green tea extract combined with exercise helped provide relief for rheumatoid arthritis patients.Â
A 2018 study showed that when patients who dealt with knee pain used pine bark extract for three months, pain was reduced by 43%. Another study linked resveratrol, a key component of red wine extract, to relief for joint pain.Â
Finding Relief With OPCs
If you suffer from chronic joint pain, OPCs could be the answer youâre looking for. Increasing OPCs in your diet can relieve the oxidative stress in your body and ease the pain.Â
But OPCs are hard to get enough of in your daily diet. Thatâs why taking a high-quality supplement is vital as you age.Â
OPCXtra combines grape seed extract, green tea extract, pine bark extract, and red wine extract, along with other powerful antioxidants (bilberry extract, citrus bioflavonoids, and Vitamins C and E) to battle your bodyâs free radicals and reverse oxidative stress.Â
Backed by science and research, OPCXtra has made a difference for countless happy customers. Weâre sure that it can make a difference for you too. Thatâs why we offer a 365-day money-back guaranteeâso you can rest easy and give OPCXtra the chance to work for your body.Â
Take control of your joint pain with OPCXtra today!
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âI used the product for a year and felt good, but decided to stop using the product to see if it really was working. After several months my knees and joints were sore again. I started using it again and after two weeks the joint pain subsided. It works for me.â -Charles
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âWhen I started taking OPCXTRA I noticed during the first week that I had more consistent energy throughout the day. There was not a certain time of the day when I felt drowsy or sleepy as before. The joint pain that I felt before has slowly started to dissipate. I believe that as I continue my free hand exercises and stretching exercises that this joint pain will be completely gone. It hasnât been easy but I believe this joint pain is slowly disappearing.â -Julian
Sources & Further Reading
- Antioxidants: New Kid On The Block For Pain Relief?
- The Interplay between Oxidative Stress, Exercise, and Pain in Health and Disease: Potential Role of Autonomic Regulation and Epigenetic Mechanisms
- The protective effects of grape seed oil on induced osteoarthritis of the knee in male rat models
- Green tea and exercise interventions as nondrug remedies in geriatric patients with rheumatoid arthritis
- Review on Sustained Relief of Osteoarthritis Symptoms with a Proprietary Extract from Pine Bark, Pycnogenol
- Pine bark extract may reduce knee arthritis pain
- Resveratrol, Potential Therapeutic Interest in Joint Disorders: A Critical Narrative Review