A Unique Joint Action Formula

Advanced Cetyl M® Joint Action Formula features one of the most exciting advances in joint health—cetyl myristoleate.  But it’s the combined action of cetyl myristoleate with other natural joint health ingredients that makes Advanced Cetyl M® both unique and powerfully effective. 

The primary ingredients in Advanced Cetyl M® Joint Action Formula include:

Cetyl myristoleate: A unique esterified fatty acid that has been shown to have dramatic positive effects on arthritic joints, inflammation, joint recovery and joint pain.  Click here for more information on this powerful joint health nutraceutical.

Glucosamine HCL: The most potent form and source of glucosamine—and the key building block in the synthesis of tendons, ligaments, cartilage and synovial fluid, which helps to nourish joint tissues and enhance joint function.

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane): A critical source of sulfur with high bioavailability for building the protein links necessary for healthy cartilage and repair. (Equine Formula Only)

Vitamin C: A primary component in building strong collagen—the glue-like substance that binds cells together to form tissues, including cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Vitamin C is also a powerful anti-oxidant that promotes cellular integrity in joint and other tissues. (Equine Formula Only)

These proven joint health nutraceuticals are balanced with other select minerals, anti-oxidants and joint supplements to create a powerful joint action formula that relieves joint pain, lubricates joint structures and aids in the recovery and regeneration of joint tissues.

The Miracle of Cetyl Myristoleate

The key ingredient in Cetyl M® is cetyl myristoleate—the cetyl alcohol ester of myristoleic acid.  Myristoleic acid is found in African kombo nut butter as well as in whale fat, beef tallow and, in its esterified form, a species of albino mice.

Cetyl myristoleate benefits the joint in four ways. 

1. First, it helps modulate or  “calm down” the body’s immune response to joint stress—enhancing joint recovery and minimizing damage from pain and activity.
2. Second, cetyl myristoleate acts as an anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce the symptoms of “inflammatory arthritis” and other conditions in which inflammation can lead to slow recovery, damaged tissues, increased pain and restricted motion.
3. Third, cetyl myristoleate stimulates joint lubrication to help relieve stiffness, improve mobility and enhance the natural range of motion. 
4. Finally, cetyl myristoleate has an analgesic or “pain-killing” effect to reduce joint pain and increase your animal’s comfort.

The Mighty Mouse That Beat Back Arthritis

Cetyl myristoleate was discovered by the late Harry Diehl, a research chemist at the National Institute of Health (NIH). In addition to isolating cetyl myristoleate and more than 500 other first-time compounds, Diehl is also known for discovering a method for synthesizing the unique sugar form used in the preparation of Dr. Jonas Salk’s oral polio vaccine.

But what about the mouse? Well, during Diehl's research on arthritis, he discovered that he was unable to induce arthritis in a particular species of Swiss albino mice. He theorized that these particular mice carried a special trait that helped prevent the onset of arthritis—and he eventually was able to isolate cetyl myristoleate as the secret compound.

To test his theory, he pretreated a species of rat susceptible to arthritis with the cetyl myristoleate he had isolated from the Swiss mouse. And when he tried to induce arthritis in these rats, lo and behold, he could not.

Diehl’s quest for an effective treatment for arthritis was spawned by his desire to help a close friend who suffered terribly from a debilitating form of arthritis. His friend passed away before Dhiehl discovered cetyl myristoleate and, amazingly, his discovery went relatively unattended for more than 30 years.

As fate would have it, Diehl later developed degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) himself. Unable to find lasting relief from treatments of cortisone and a variety of the usual non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, he returned to the lab and “cooked up” another batch of cetyl myristoleate. He then mixed it with a topical solution that acted as a carrier and applied it to his ailing joints. It worked! And his
joints were completely pain free after only 10 days.

Today, your animals can enjoy the same relief and benefits from this natural joint-enhancer in Advanced Cetyl M® Joint Action Formulas for dogs and horses. And just think, it all started with a mouse.

Regulating the Immune Response to Joint Irritation is the Key to Joint Health and Recovery

A number of recent studies have confirmed the relationship between inflammation in the body and significant health problems, including arthritis and cancer.  The link appears to be the action of the body’s immune system on inflamed areas.  In effect, the immune system's response to inflammation is akin to the “body attacking the body”—and when not regulated in some way, this aggressive immune response can lead to serious health problems.

This is particularly important in relation to joint structure, where inflammation is a common result of stress, exercise, disease, age or injury.  In response to this inflammation, the immune system responds in ways that encourage scarring, tissue degeneration and other structural problems.

The unique joint action formula of nutraceuticals in Advanced Cetyl M® has been shown to "calm" the immune system's response to joint stress or injury—allowing joint tissues to heal, recover and even regenerate without being hindered by an overzealous immune response. 

Advanced Cetyl M® Joint Action Formula has a proven track record of helping horses and dogs of all ages and levels of activity—even those with severe injury, hip dysplasia, arthritis and other forms of degenerative joint disease—become more mobile, agile and active.   Read some success stories from satisfied customers!