Q & A

Hi Alice,

Elations is 30 calories per bottle and contains just 1 gram of sugar.  If your husband is diabetic, we recommend he monitors his glucose level per guidance from his doctor.

Unlike many Glucosamine products, the Glucosamine in Elations is derived from corn through a wet milling process. It is not derived from and does not contain any shellfish, so no shellfish allergy warning is required.

Hello Janet,

No, Elations does not contain fish oil, fish products or fish allergens. Oils rich in omega-3 fatty acids however, such as Fish Oil, Chia Oil and Flax Oil, can be of benefit. These fatty acids, which include EPA (eicosapentaenoic), DHA (docosahexaenoic) and ALA (alpha linolenic acid) are essential since they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Enbrel^® (Entanercept) is a type of protein called; Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker. TNF is synthesized by the body’s immune system. Individuals with conditions including but not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and, psoriatic arthritis produce too much TNF. Enbrel is used to lower TNF levels and help treat such conditions.

Elations is quite different. It is a dietary supplement. It contains four active ingredients; glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, calcium and boron. These ingredients are used by the body to nourish joints and bone. In doing so it provides the building blocks the body can utilize to repair cartilage and build bone.

Regarding compatibility with Enbrel^®, it is always important to check with your physician.

While Glucosamine helps rebuild joint cartilage, chondroitin is an important supplement because it is structural component of cartilage and provides much of its resistance to compression, cushioning the joint.

Our body naturally produces glucosamine but as we get older and put wear and tear on the joints, glucosamine does not regenerate itself.

The National Institute of Health recently completed a Glucosamine Arthritis Intervention Trial that found Glucosamine and Chondroitin—at the same levels found in a single bottle of Elations—helped improve joint health for people with moderate-to-severe problems.

Liquid nutrition is more absorbable in the body therefore some people take liquid vitamins or supplements because they feel faster results versus the pill form. Liquid nutrition can be beneficial if:

• You have age-related poor digestion or loss of appetite
• Too busy to eat and don’t get enough fiber in your diet
• You have difficulty swallowing pills
• If you have undergone surgery or chemotherapy. Typically these treatments can diminish gastric function so liquid supplements are a better source for nutrition

You should take vitamins and minerals with meals when your digestion is most active and you can get maximum absorption. Vitamins and minerals that boost energy (ginseng, spirulina) are best in the morning and should be avoided before bedtime.

What you drink doesn’t really affect how your body absorbs the vitamins or supplements, just make sure you are getting a sufficient amount of fluids in your system to make sure the nutrients are digested properly and evenly distributed through your body.

A multivitamin is the best way to incorporate a variety of necessary vitamins into your diet. Read the labels carefully and choose the one that includes an appropriate amount of milligrams to meet your health needs. Vitamin B-12 is important since our bodies absorb less of it as we get older. You can find B-12 in foods like whole grains, dark green vegetables and enriched foods. Vitamin D is another one to consider as it helps regulate the body and plays an important role in absorbing calcium in the body. It also promotes bone formation.

Many digestive problems can be prevented with lifestyle changes. Poor eating habits, such as eating too quickly or skipping meals, can result in digestive discomfort. Be sure to eat food slowly, chewing thoroughly.

In addition, eating a balanced diet can help you avoid digestive discomfort. Avoid eating too much processed food and sugar, and instead incorporate more fiber, fruits, and vegetables into your diet.

Listen to your body and be conscience of what certain foods make you feel uneasy. Try changing your diet based on those foods and see if you feel any difference. Consult your physician too for he or she may be able to run some blood tests to determine any food allergies.