Dermal creams and gels are one of the newest means to deliver both prescriptive and non-prescriptive medications. Hormones, like testosterone and estrogen, use this form as the preferred method because it delivers the drug or supplement over an extended period of time.
We know that when taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin in pill or liquid form, a majority of those dietary supplements do not make it past the gastrointestinal tract or are eliminated from the body as waste - the proverbial "flushing money down the drain". What does remain must travel, sometimes long distances, to reach the affected area. This results in ever-greater dosages to gain the effect, at the risk of stomach problems and of course greater cost.
According to the Physician's Desk Reference "only 10 to 20% of vitamins and minerals in any pill form is absorbed by the human body." Furthermore, the National Advisory Board states that 100 MG consumed in tablet form translates to a minute stabilized 8.3 MG or 8.3% concentrated in the blood, as compared to 98% delivered in cream form.
For example a 1/2 teaspoon full of
GioFlex™: 5 in 1 applied twice provides relief almost immediately with one of the highest concentrations of MSM. Then the Glutathione takes hold and begins to relieve the oxidative stress on the cells to allow the Glucosamine/Chondroitin to begin to revitalize your joint sand cartilage uninhibited. The dermal cream continues to deliver these benefits for hours.
