Supports Joint Health and Mobility*
*Listed in PDR 2016
DESCRIPTION
CM Plex® and CM Plex® Cream are a softgel and topical cream, respectively, that contain a proprietary blend of cetylated fatty acids, soy, and fish oil.
CM Plex® is an opaque oil that is insoluble in water. One softgel capsule of CM Plex® contains 350 mg of cetylated fatty acids, 160 mg of soy oil, and 25 mg of salmon oil. In addition to these active ingredients, each softgel capsule contains glycerin and St. John's Bread.
CM Plex® Cream is an off-white cream that is insoluble in water. One gram of CM Plex® Cream contains 7.7 mg of cetylated fatty acids and olive oil. In addition to these active ingredients, CM Plex® Cream also contains glyceryl stearate, glycerin, lecithin, tocopheryl acetate, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, PEG-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, ethylparaben, isobutylparaben,and citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) fruit oil.
BENEFITS AND RESEARCH
Cetyl myristoleate and related fatty acids have been proven to improve joint health through their anti-inflammatory effects. A clinical study indicated that subjects exhibited improvements in knee flexion compared to placebo. A second study indicated the cream is effective for improving knee range of motion, ability to climb stairs, rise from a chair and walk, balance, strength, and endurance.*
SUGGESTED USE
Softgels: Take one to two softgels three times daily with meals.
Cream: Apply generously onto clean skin and gently massage until the cream disappears. Repeat 3 to 4 times daily as necessary. For maximum results, use both products concurrently.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
CM Plex® Softgels and Cream are well tolerated. As with any dietary supplement, some gastrointestinal discomfort may be experienced with CM Plex® Softgels.
HOW SUPPLIED
CM Plex® is available in softgels and as a topical cream.
REFERENCES
Hesslink, R et al (2002), Journal of Rheumatology 29, 1708–1712.
Kraemer, WJ et al (2004), Journal of Rheumatology 31, 767–774.
*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.