Glucosamine is an amino sugar (a combination of an amino acid – glutamine, and a sugar – glucose) normally found in healthy cartilage. It is synthesised by many cells in our body, but is concentrated in joint cartilage. Glucosamine functions as the basic building block of cartilage by first being a basic building block of glycosaminoglycans (GAG), which themselves make up very large structures known as proteoglycans. Without adequate glucosamine, proteoglycans synthesis by chondrocytes would shut down, and this in turn would cause the synthesis of cartilage to stop. Glucosamine makes up 50% of one of the most important GAGs, hyaluronic acid, which acts as a “glue” that holds the cartilage matrix together. Hyaluronic acid is also a critical component of synovial fluid, which lubricates joints and keeps cartilage smooth and healthy.
Swing Into Shape with a Kettlebell Workout
Try this kettlebell workout to help you build strength and shred the kilos. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps, if it’s a single arm exercise, then don’t forget to switch arms. Note: If you don’t have a kettlebell you can
substitute it with a dumbbell.
Meet Your 2020 Challenge Champions
Share these inspiring stories of life transformation to help others see that their goals are not confined to dreams – they can become a reality with NeoLife.
HIIT Workout
HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is a form of training that is formatted to alternate between short periods of intense exercises that get your heart rate up and less intense recovery periods.
Get Defensive: Immunity & Exercise
Liz Applegate, NeoLife SAB
Ph.D., Nutrition, Sports Nutritionist
We all know the drill: wash your hands, avoid touching your face and eyes, stay at home and stay at least 1.5 – 2m apart when in public to maintain physical separation. These along with other guidelines are in place for our own safety in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But wait!! What about one of our best defences against illness? Exercise!! Regular moderate to vigorous activities like walking, jogging and dancing adding up to 150 minutes weekly, play a critical role in supporting your immune system and protecting your body against illness caused by bacteria and viruses. In fact, staying fit (or getting fit) during this pandemic may be your ticket to staying healthy at this critical time and even after the acute threat passes.
Can running slow the effects of aging?
Rugby Stars Share Their Favourite Nutrition Supplements
Pro rugby players are sharing their secret to success on and off the field – NeoLife whole food nutrition! Watch the video as they share their favourite products and the health benefits they are experiencing.
90-Day Challenge Winner: Kim Peppers Beat Half-Marathon PR
“I am 57 years old and in the best shape of my life! My fitness journey started two years ago with weight training classes and consistent running. These workouts take a toll on the body and are very intense. I quickly realised I had to be CONSISTENT with my NeoLife supplements which encouraged me to join the Challenge.Read More
90-Day Challenge Winner: Enrique Gonzalez
“I served a mission in Paraguay Asunción in South America for two years in 2005 until 2007. Being in a third world country I dropped a ton of weight and came back home with a lot of sickness and illnesses. Up to the point that I was introduced to NeoLife, I was not sleeping well, I was constantly tired, my digestive track was off and doctors couldn’t figure out the cause.Read More
Daily workout routines that save time
We all know that exercising combined with eating healthy is very good for our bodies and our well-being. However, many of us sometimes feel like there isn’t enough time during one day to maintain this lifestyle. How can we solve that problem?
Well, if you don’t have time to make a nice salad, add fruit or necessary nutrition to your meal, NeoLife offers an easy solution to that problem. By taking whole food supplements such as Pro Vitality, you can complement some essential nutrition you might have missed in your meal. But what about finding the time for exercising? One solution is to find workout opportunities in your daily routines.Read More