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Supports Joint Health and Mobility1
1 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.
DESCRIPTION
CM Plex® and CM Cream are a softgel and topical cream, respectively, that contain a proprietary blend of cetylated fatty acids.
CM Plex® is an opaque oil that is insoluble in water. One softgel capsule of CM Plex® contains 350 mg of vegetable sourced cetylated fatty acids. In addition to these active ingredients, each softgel capsule contains olive pomace oil, modified tapioca starch, glycerin and St. John's Bread.
CM Cream is an off-white cream that is insoluble in water. One gram of CM Cream contains 7.5% of cetylated fatty acids. In addition to these active ingredients, CM Cream also contains glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, cetearyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, ceteareth-20, citrus Aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil, benzyl alcohol, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate.
BENEFITS AND RESEARCH
Cetyl myristoleate and related fatty acids have been shown to support healthy joints. 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.1
SUGGESTED USAGE
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 CM 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.
CM Cream is available as a topical cream.
REFERENCES
Hesslink R, Armstrong D, Nagendran MV, Sreevatsan S, Barathur R. Cetylated fatty acids improve knee function in patients with osteoarthritis. Journal of Rheumatology. 2002;29(8):1708– 1712.
Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Anderson JA, et al. Effect of a cetylated fatty acid topical cream on functional mobility and quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis. Journal of Rheumatology. 2004;31(4):767–774.
PRODUCT PHOTO
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