Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ortho-Chon® help support my joints?

Ortho-Chon® is a combination of several joint supporting ingredients that help to maintain healthy cartilage and properly functioning joints, including glucosamine sulfate, MSM, antioxidants and herbs.

What additional support does Ortho-Chon® HA provide?

Ortho-Chon® HA contains Hyaluronic Acid (HA) to support joints. Although it is commonly administered intra-articularly (injected), orally administered HA has been shown in several studies to promote joint health.

By consuming a daily dose of HA, it is constantly available to the body and actively working to support joints. Call a Platinum Advisor at (855) 766-1200 to order this formula.

What impact does turmeric have on my joints?

Turmeric is a powerful plant compound that has been used for 4,000 years to support a variety of conditions. Plant compounds that contain natural antioxidant activity can scavenge free radicals in the body. Free radicals can damage cell membranes. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and maintain cell integrity. Turmeric can support a normal healthy inflammatory response in the body.

What is the role of sulfur in joint comfort?

MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound, which is critical to joint health and helps maintain the structure of connective tissue in the joint. The sulfur in MSM is used to produce glycosaminoglycans that are the fundamental building blocks of joint cartilage and whose molecules are linked together in chains by disulfide bonds. These bridges help reduce conformational flexibility of glycosaminoglycan chains, making cartilage firm and resilient.

Does my diet provide the proper amount of magnesium?

Most people believe that they are consuming enough magnesium from their diet alone, but often times this isn't the case. In fact, data from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey suggest that a significant amount of adults in the United States do not get the recommended amounts of magnesium in their diets. The right supplement plan can help replenish magnesium in the body and restore proper levels. Magnesium citrate, found in Platinum Performance® Wellness and Platinum Performance® Minerals ™, is easily absorbed into the body.

How does nitric oxide provide cardiovascular support and healthy circulation?

• Plays a role in normal healthy cardiovascular and nervous system function
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• Supports a normal blood pressure and proper blood flow

How does flaxseed benefit the digestive system?

Like many other areas of the body, the overall function and health of the digestive system is dependent on healthy, properly functioning cell structure.

The ground flaxseed in Platinum Performance® Wellness provides a source of soluble and insoluble fiber, which is supports digestive health. More specifically, the insoluble dietary fiber in flax may help relieve occasional constipation and promote digestive health.

I have a sensitive stomach, should I be concerned?

It's always best to check with your primary healthcare provider before starting any supplement program. Proper supplementation can support digestive health. Platinum Performance® Wellness contains a variety of nutrients and fiber to supplement your diet. Bio-Sponge® is a type of bentonite clay that is widely used for digestive support.

For chronic or severe diarrhea, the intestinal adsorbent Bio-Sponge® is recommended. Bio-Sponge® is an effective choice for diarrhea and intestinal disturbances and is widely used.

How can Omega-3 fatty acids benefit athletes?

• Keeping Cool. When the body metabolizes Omega-3 fatty acids, it tends to run cooler because there is less heat produced than other sources and less water utilized, keeping athletes hydrated during heavy work.
• Less Lactic Acid. These fats also allow for a reduction in exercise-induced lactate production, which is the body's natural response when oxygen is limited and support is needed very quickly during strenuous work. The body will use fat stores before it needs to break down glucose for additional support.
• Muscle Support. With a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, athletes have more intramuscular fat stores readily available and will use that as their first support source during exercise.
• Encourage Recovery. When fatty acids are present in the diet, there is a reduction in the amount of glucose utilized and more muscle glycogen is spared which will delay the onset of fatigue and support muscle recovery.

What is colostrum?

Colostrum is a form of milk produced by mammals and is important within the first 72 hours after birth, providing life-supporting immune and growth factors that ensure the health of a newborn baby. The amount of immune and growth factors present in our bodies begins to decline as we age. Colostrum may provide powerful support for a healthy immune system.

How does DHA affect cognitive function?

The Omega-3 fatty acid known as DHA is key to proper brain function. DHA is found in high concentration in the gray matter of the brain and is important in the function of brain cell membranes. By causing cell membranes to become more fluid, DHA can support communication between cells. Omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, are like the oil to your brain’s engine.

What is a free radical and how do antioxidants affect them?

Free radicals are chemicals produced either as a result of normal metabolism or in response to exercise, inhalation of dust and air pollutants or exposure to ultraviolet light. Free radicals cause chain reactions that result in oxidative damage to proteins, lipids and DNA. Antioxidants are known as “free radical scavengers” and have the ability to terminate these chain reactions by removing free radicals and inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules.

How does L-Carnitine L-Tartrate play a role in weight management?

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate transports long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria, the energy-producing center of the cell.