ARTREX® Tablets is a natural, validated, safe, dependable and highly effective supplement for maintaining bone and joint health and mobility. ARTREX® Cream is a topical analgesic for relief of pain and inflammation from various arthritic and musculo-skeletal conditions.

ARTREX® Tablets is an all natural blend of specialized extracts from four plants. The extracts work in harmony, to give maximum benefit. The extracts are purified and standardized to give the highest level of consistency, value and potency in each tablet. ARTREX® was granted a United States Patent, for a novel formulation and use. A new US and international patents are pending. Artrex® Cream is approved as an OTC (Over The Counter) drug by the US FDA under the OTC Topical Analgesic Monograph.

How does ARTREX® work?
Each extract in Artrex® has been scientifically shown to help maintain healthy joints. Artrex® has been specifically designed to support the body's inflammatory and immune response function. Three of the four extracts in ARTREX® have anti-inflammatory^* activity and the fourth extract supports the body's immune response function^* which is believed to be significantly involved in the cause of different bone and joint conditions^*.

ARTREX® was developed on the fundamental knowledge of Ayurveda, a highly validated medical science that documents the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes. Detailed textbooks, written as early as 4,000 years ago, offer essential information on the use, safety and effectiveness of specific medicinal plants and minerals in the treatment of difficult to treat diseases in mankind.
ARTREX® has undergone more than 12 years of intensive research to establish novelty, purity, pre-clinical and clinical validation, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards for every single batch. ARTREX® has been successively sold in several countries especially in the Asia-Pacific and United States.

ARTREX® blends four natural extracts in a time-tested formula to produce special effects vital to maintaining healthy bones and joints. Artrex® combines the scientific experience of controlled clinical trials with an excellent safety profile including:
• 100% natural herbal extracts
• Non toxic
• No artificial colors or flavors
• No common allergens
• No genetically modified ingredients
• No nuts, lactose, soy, sugar, MSG, nuts, wheat or yeast
• No added trans fatty acids

ARTREX® offers consistent benefits with established safety:

- For bone and joint health
- Helps mobility
- Promotes flexibility
- No side effects
- Supports normal joint function
- Helps support the body's immune response function^*
- Very safe on stomach, liver, kidneys and other organs compared to some prescription medicines
- Does not alter the body's glucose and sugar metabolism

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In multiple controlled clinical trials, the number of patients with side effects in the ARTREX® group was similar to that in the placebo group. The most common side effects seen were due to gastrointestinal problems. Since they were equal in the two groups, in all the studies conducted so far, it can be reasonably concluded that ARTREX® is not associated with any significant side effects. There were no adverse effects of Artrex® on the hematological values or the various biochemical and metabolic parameters evaluated in the study.

ARTREX® has bee sold successfully in multiple countries of the world over 20 years. There have been no reported events during this entire time.

Open, honest communication with your doctor and your family is important so that you can receive the best care. So see your physician when you suspect that there may be a problem. Once your condition is confirmed, get complete information on all modalities of treatment and make the proper decisions, in consultation with your doctor and family, and taking into considerations the other possible existing physical conditions and potential side effects and drug interactions of all therapies prescribed. It is important to evaluate the long term maintenance and cumulative toxic side effects of prescribed medicinals. Stay involved with your treatment decisions by asking the right questions. Then, after you have charted out a course of treatment, measure your progress on a regular basis.

ARTREX® as a natural product for supporting healthy bones and joints may be an aid when prescribed arthritis medications are indicated. Please consult your physician to determine how ARTREX® can support your treatment needs.

Why use complementary and alternative therapies?

Approximately one in every four people worldwide have bone and joint disorders. If you have arthritis, you may suffer from chronic pain. It can limit your ability to perform daily activities, leading to isolation. Over time you may start to feel disheartened. But you don't have to suffer in silence. Ask your doctor about treatments that can help you manage your arthritis pain and resume your daily activities. The choice is in your hands, whether to suffer silently in pain, or to take a supplement that helps control the inflammation and pain, yet without the side effects seen with some of the prescription drugs.

Advantages of ARTREX®

Compared to other supplements for bone and joint health, ARTREX® has

• - Early onset of Activity
• - Supports the Body's inflammatory and immune response functions^*
• - Precise blend of four well documented extracts working in harmony
• - Artrex® does not interfere with glucose or lipid metabolism
• - Consistent and effective over long periods of time

Using with Medication and Supplement

The four plants from which Artrex® has been derived, have been in use in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. In studies conducted by Bioved and various other investigators/academic institutions the four plants or Artrex® did not interfere with commonly taken synthetic medications and supplements, including those for chronic heart, lung, renal and gastro-intestinal disorders. There is also no contra-indication to taking Artrex® with other supplements.

Arthrus - joint, itis - inflammation.

Arthritis is the inflammation of bones and joints. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability, affecting 25% of the population worldwide. It refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Certain conditions may affect other parts of the body -- such as the muscles, bones, and some internal organs -- and can result in debilitating complications. If left undiagnosed and untreated, arthritis can cause irreversible damage to the joints.

Arthritis continues to increase both in terms of actual numbers and symptoms, due most likely to increased longevity and active lifestyles. More than $ 15 billion is spent each year on drug treatment. In recent years, arthritis is being more actively treated, as greater emphasis is being placed on improving the treatment of the chronic disease for Quality of Life considerations.

There are several forms of Arthritis which include the two best known:

Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an immunological disease characterized by inflammatory arthritis of peripheral small and large joints and associated with a number of other manifestations. Incidence of Rheumatoid Arthritis is reported to be approximately 2% of the world population, with the common inflammatory arthritis at about 10%. Two to three times more women are affected than men, and can start as early as the childhood years, causing life long pain and suffering.

Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, results from the wear and tear of life. The pressure of gravity causes physical damage to the joints and surrounding tissues, leading to pain, tenderness, swelling, and decreased function. Initially, osteoarthritis is non-inflammatory and its onset is subtle and gradual, usually involving one or only a few joints. The joints most often affected are the knee, hip and hand. Pain is the earliest symptom, usually made worse by repetitive use. The incidence of osteoarthritis is reported to be more than 25% of the world population. With the significant increase in age expectancy and in active lifestyles, in both developed and developing countries, the incidence of osteoarthritis will likely increase significantly over the next decade. Other risk factors include joint trauma, obesity, and repetitive joint use.