Peak Joints

Cetyl Myristoleate

Cetyl Myristoleate (CM) is one of the most fascinating joint ingredients I’ve ever come across. It’s a hidden gem that has astounding research behind it, yet very few people have actually heard of it.

It was discovered by Harry W. Diehl, a chemist working at the National Institutes of Health. He was tasked with finding new solutions for people with severe cases of arthritis.

In his research he accidentally discovered a group of mice that seemed to be immune to pain. After researching them, he discovered it was because of a mysterious compound circulating in their blood which the other mice didn’t have.

That mysterious compound turned out to be Cetyl Myristoleate.

And after decades of research and studies on both animals and humans, they’ve determined that it is one of the most impressive ingredients discovered in the history of pain management.

In fact, CM is so powerful that it’s commonly used for large animals such as horses!

Now think for a second about how extra weight affects our joints. We know that our joints are forced to absorb the impact of up to 8x our body weight with each step we take. That means if you’re 180 pounds, you’re asking your knees and hips to absorb up to 1,440 pounds!⁵

So think about being a 1,200 pound horse. That poor horse's knees are absorbing up to 9,600 pounds of force with each step.

Well CM has been shown to work so well (for both humans and animals) that horse trainers use it as part of their daily routine to help keep their horses’ joints strong and healthy.

So if it’s strong enough to keep a 1,200 pound horse’s joints healthy, it makes sense that it would work wonders for yours!

In particular, it seems to have a magical effect on joint flexibility. Many people feel like their joints are rusted and tight.

It makes it harder to do simple tasks like bending down, reaching for glasses, getting dressed, or just doing typical run-of-the-mill house chores like washing dishes or doing the laundry.

In other words, having “rusty joints” makes life harder and more frustrating than it needs to be!

That’s why you’ll be happy to know that research shows Cetyl Myristoleate can be a breath of fresh air for your joints…

Scientific Research Behind Cetyl Myristoleate

• In one study, 96% of participants taking CMO showed impressive or complete results while regaining full range of motion and mobility…⁶
• In another double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, those taking CM enjoyed a 63% increase in overall comfort, a 58% improvement in assessment scores from a physician, along with a 47% reduction in joint swelling…⁷
• In another study where participants took CMO for 12 weeks, they enjoyed up to a 76% decrease in overall discomfort, and a 62% improvement in stiffness and overall physical function… ⁸

Methylsulfonylmethane

Pain is a constant reminder that you can’t do what you used to. It’s like a blinking neon sign that your life is “winding down’ and the clock is ticking. And that ends up leading to questions like “What am I going to do if/when it gets worse?” “What good will I be?” “Why am I even here?”

And that’s exactly why I believe Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a crucial daily ingredient for anyone over the age of 50.

Studies have shown that MSM has a drastic effect on helping your body maintain a proper inflammatory response, but it ALSO helps keep your joints healthy and strong by inhibiting the breakdown of cartilage.⁹

That’s why MSM is so crucial. By helping manage short-term discomfort AND inhibiting the breakdown of cartilage, it keeps you feeling and moving great now AND in the future.

And Of Course It’s Backed By Many Scientific Studies...

• In one study, participants took MSM for 12 weeks and reported a significant decrease in overall discomfort, stiffness and swelling in their joints. Plus, they also reported a substantial increase in overall quality of life along with an easier time getting out of bed and walking...¹⁰
• Another study showed that a combination of MSM and Boswellia (which we’ll talk about next) was more effective than glucosamine for helping participants improve joint function and reduce discomfort. Plus they were less dependent on other pain solutions than the glucosamine group… ¹¹

But what we really love about MSM is how powerful it is at helping you maintain your muscles even as you age.

As you probably know, it’s crucial to move your body to keep your joints healthy. And when your joints refuse to work with you, it’s hard getting exercise. Yet the less you exercise, the more issues your joints give you!

It’s a dangerous downward spiral which is why it’s so important to get MSM into your daily routine…

More Scientific Research Behind MSM...

• One study found that taking MSM significantly reduces exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness…¹²
• Another study found that taking MSM during training for a half marathon leads to less muscle soreness and joint discomfort from the training.¹³ And if it’s powerful enough to do that, it’s certainly powerful enough to keep you feeling great with a “normal” exercise routine!

Pretty impressive for one little ingredient!

Boswellia Extract

You might know that inflammation is a very normal response that happens every day, all-day inside your body. It helps heal your body from injuries and protect your body from foreign invaders.
But it’s kind of like eating…

• If you eat too LITTLE food you end up malnourished and sick…
• If you eat too MUCH food, you end up overweight and sick…
• Yet if you eat just the right amount, you end up lean and healthy…

And it’s the same with inflammation!

Too little and your body can’t heal properly. Too much and you hurt all over, all day long.

And that’s why we’ve added Boswellia Extract.

Boswellia Extract is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to helping manage inflammation and swelling.

Research shows that boswellia helps control the level of leukotrienes in your blood. Leukotrienes are molecules that create inflammation.¹⁴

It also helps maintain proper levels of an enzyme called 5-Lipoxygenase.¹⁵

Having too much of this enzyme in your joints causes healthy joint tissue to break down. This turns healthy joints into stiff, grinding, painful joints. Fortunately, Boswellia Serrata helps to maintain proper levels of 5-Lipoxygenase so it doesn’t dissolve your tissues and create friction in your joints.¹⁶

That way you can stand up, sit down, and do everything you need to do every day in complete comfort :)

Scientific Research Behind Boswellia Extract

• One study published in the journal “Phytomedicine” found that 100% of participants taking boswellia enjoyed a substantial improvement in overall knee discomfort. They also loved how much better they could flex their knees without issue and how much further they could walk comfortably...¹⁷
• In two separate studies it was shown to significantly improve joint comfort and functionality in just 7 days… ^{18, 19}
• Yet another study confirmed that taking boswellia for just 30 days resulted in a 49% decrease in overall discomfort and a 48% decrease in stiffness, with no major side effects reported…²⁰
• A randomized, double-blind study published in The Journal of Rheumatology showed that participants enjoyed an astonishing 50% reduction in joint swelling!²¹
• In yet another study, it lowered scores for pain, stiffness, and joint function. And after 4 weeks, patients were also able to stand longer and walk further without discomfort than the placebo group... ²² This could be the difference between continuing to do your favorite activities like hiking, gardening, walking, golfing, playing with your grandkids… or feeling helpless and old!

Hyaluronic Acid

Just for a moment I want you to imagine your bones as a round, fist-sized rock.

Now imagine taking that rock, walking outside, and scraping it across a concrete driveway. You can almost see and hear it grinding and crunching as the friction destroys both the rock and the concrete.

Now imagine taking that same rock and moving it through a swimming pool. See it effortlessly gliding through the water.

No friction…

No rubbing or grinding…

Just free movement.

Well in the case of your joints, that “pool water” is known as your synovial fluid. This fluid sits in between your joints acting as a lubricating cushion. It reduces friction within your joints so you can enjoy pain-free, frictionless movement with proper range of motion.

Unfortunately as you age, synovial fluid begins to naturally dry up. This creates stiff, limited joint movement so everyday motions become much more difficult and frustrating.²³

But don’t worry, because once again we have a solution!

You see, cartilage is only nourished by nutrients floating in your synovial fluid...

And the main nutrient inside synovial fluid is an anti-aging compound called hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000x its weight in water. That means as it absorbs into your joints it can “suck in” water and synovial fluid that...

• Nourishes cartilage by flooding joints with vital nutrients...
• Removes waste from tissue with no blood supply, like cartilage…
• Reduces friction by lubricating the spot within joints where bones touch… ²⁴

Many women use hyaluronic acid in their beauty products as a lip plumper. That’s because it holds so much extra fluid inside it. And it can work just as well to “plump up” your joints!

Plus there are many studies showing just how incredible hyaluronic acid is when taken on a regular basis. And most studies show that the longer you take it, the better the result.

Here Are 3 Studies Showing How It Can Transform The Way You Move And Feel On A Daily Basis...

• One study showed that hyaluronic acid helped patients improve overall discomfort by 39%, reduced stiffness by 31%, and improved overall physical function by 36% within just 8 weeks… ²⁵
• Another randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot study showed that taking hyaluronic acid for 4 weeks led to a significant increase in quality of sleep and levels of energy while significantly reducing the use of pain medication… ²⁶
• Another study rounded up 13 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and showed that 100% of participants enjoyed a significant impact on overall joint discomfort, stiffness, and mobility… ²⁷