Terrific product | James T.
This has helped prevent progression of my arthritis for several years and I'm very faithful in taking it, although I've changed brands a couple of times. This is a reasonably priced ASU, is gluten free (an issue for me) and I highly recommend it.
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Highlights
- Clinically tested dose of ASU
- AvoVida® avocado and soy unsaponifiables (ASU) extract
- Most bioavailable forms of vitamins D (D3), K (K2), and boron (bororganic glycine)
- Easy dosing: just 2 capsules per day
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, GMO-free
Benefits
- Supports healthy joint function*
- Helps protect existing cartilage*
- May help build new cartilage*
Cartilage is constantly breaking down and being rebuilt as old cells are replaced with new ones. This is a natural process called remodeling. The key to good joint health is to make sure that as cartilage is being remodeled, it doesn’t break down faster than it’s rebuilt. That’s exactly what Cartilast® does.*
The lead ingredient of Cartilast®, ASU works in two ways. First, it helps your body make more collagen and proteoglycan, two components of connective tissue.* Second, it inhibits chemicals that degrade cartilage.* In other words, ASU helps protect the cartilage you’ve got, and may even build new cartilage to replace what over-exertion, aging, and everyday wear and tear have taken away.*
Terrific product | James T.
This has helped prevent progression of my arthritis for several years and I'm very faithful in taking it, although I've changed brands a couple of times. This is a reasonably priced ASU, is gluten free (an issue for me) and I highly recommend it.
Formulated for exceptional results
As a company committed to developing evidence-based products, Quality of Life is the only company in the supplement industry that can make this guarantee:
“Every single ingredient in every one of our products is backed by human studies and delivered in dosages consistent with clinical research.”
100% of our ingredients are backed by human clinical studies.
Click on any of the ingredients below to view the research abstracts.
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules once daily.
| Serving Size: 2 capsules | Servings Per Container: 30 |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 1000 IU 250% |
| Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) (VitaMK7®) |
90 mcg 112% |
| Boron (as bororganic glycine) | 6 mg † |
| Avocado (fruit) and soybean) unsaponifiables extract (AvoVida®) (Phytosterols 90 mg) |
300 mg † |
| *Percent values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. † Daily value not established. |
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose, soy protein isolates, mixed tocopherols, silica (mineral), maltodextrin, leucine, sucrose, modified food starch. Contains soy.
Dosage Chart
| Ingredients | Daily Dose Used in Human Studies | Daily Dose Used in Cartilast |
|---|---|---|
| ASU | 300 mg | 300 mg |
| Boron | 6 mg | 6 mg |
Serving size: 2 capsules ● Daily dose: 2 capsules
Cartilast also includes dosages of Vitamin K and Vitamin D high enough to bring blood pressure levels within normal range when taken daily.*
Directions for use
| Serving Size | Daily Dose | When to take | How to take |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Vegicaps | 2 Vegicaps | 2 Vegicaps once daily | With a meal |
Satisfaction
Guarantee
You can return items purchased directly from Quality of Life Labs for any reason within 30 days of purchase. See our Returns page for full details.
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Packaged in the USA
We package almost all of our products in glass bottles with metal lids for one simple reason: Glass and metal do the best job of protecting our supplements from light, oxygen, and moisture — all of which can degrade vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and other nutraceuticals and lessen their potency and freshness.
Dosages
Matter
When you choose Quality of Life, you can trust your supplements to work, because 100 percent of the ingredients in every product we manufacture are provided in dosages that match the clinical research.
Ingredients
Avocado and soybeans both contain unsaponfiable components, which are known to help balance inflammation.* Only a small fraction of the oil in avocado and soy is unsaponfiable, making it impossible to get a therapeutic amount from the diet. ASU concentrates the unsaponfiables in avocado and soy oil. This proprietary ingredient has been proven effective at improving the structure of joints.*
Click here to view the research abstracts.
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin.” This is because the body can synthesize it when sunlight exposure is adequate. However, researchers have discovered that vitamin D insufficiency is surprisingly common. This insufficiency affects as much as 70 percent of the population. Vitamin D is a great multi-tasker: It strengthens bone by aiding calcium absorption* It modulates immune function.* It protects prostate cells.* It even boosts brain chemicals needed for positive mood.* Vitamin D3 is better absorbed than vitamin D2.
Click here to view the research abstracts.
Higher vitamin K levels have been associated with better joint health.* Vitamin K2 is better absorbed than K1, and menaquinone-7 (MK-7) is a superior form of K2. One study found that MK-7 achieved 7-8x higher blood levels of vitamin K than K1.
Click here to view the research abstracts.
Scientists have discovered that people who live in areas with higher boron levels in the soil tend to enjoy better joint health.* Unfortunately, this mineral can be difficult to absorb. Bororganic glycine bonds boron with the well-absorbed amino acid glycine, giving it a free ride into the cells and increasing its absorption and bioavailability.
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When it Comes to Joint Health, One Size Does Not Fit All
Not everyone needs the same kind of joint support. That’s why Quality of Life has developed three joint health formulas, each one targeting a specific aspect of joint health:
- Caritquil® promotes quick joint comfort, working in as little as 7 days!*
- Cartiflex® increases joint mobility and range of motion*
- Cartilast® protects existing cartilage and may help build new cartilage*
FAQ
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Is AvoVida Organic?
No, the ingredient AvoVida is not organic.
Customer Reviews
Terrific product | James T.
This has helped prevent progression of my arthritis for several years and I'm very faithful in taking it, although I've changed brands a couple of times. This is a reasonably priced ASU, is gluten free (an issue for me) and I highly recommend it.
Quality of Life's Satisfaction Guarantee
You can only return items purchased directly from Quality of Life Labs for any reason within 30 days of purchase. You will receive a full refund for unopened items in the original form of payment and a merchandise credit for opened items.
