Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) - Joint Cure

Cetyl Myristoleate is a natural supplement known for its work on arthritis and joint related conditions.

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"It is a perfectly safe, naturally derived substance. It is not habit-forming and contains no harsh chemicals or drugs that can cause side effects. It works in a natural manner by acting at the precise location of joint inflammation. Although not as well known as glucosamine and/or chondroitin, there is a growing awareness that CM8 equals or surpasses them in the treatment of the body pains brought on by various maladies such as bursitis, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and sports related injuries."

Case: It is true this product has worked for both me and my cat! Back in 1998, a Dr. recommended I take CMO for some tissue inflammation I had resulting from surgery. I had never heard of it, but faithfully took it for the 30 days he prescribed. Although I did not notice much improvement in the specific location of the inflammation in my tissue...I did notice that the morning stiffness and pain I had been suffering from in my wrists and ankles (rhumatoid arthritis runs in my family) was completely gone!! When I did some web research I discovered the CMO was primarily prescribed for arthritis.

Case: In 2007, one of my cats, a large orange tabby developed marked limping that concerned me. After a week or two watching him limp in pain, I took him to the Vet. She said he had tendonitis in his knee joint, probably from a fall as it was clearly injured. She said he would need to go to a specialist and ultimately have surgery! I began thinking that if the CMO helped my joints, perhaps it might help my cat. So I did some web search and discovered a Vet in Australia who treated arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis in horses, cats, and dogs successfully with CMO! So, I started my kitty on a daily dose of of a 1/2 capsule (~300mg) in his food. Within a week, his limping stopped! I continued the dose for another 2 weeks, just in case. His problem has not yet reappeared.

Dosage: As I understand it, CMO is taken for a 30 day period. Pain and stiffness should be gone by that time. Sometimes another round may be necessary a month or so later, with annual 30-day rounds for maintenance. This is NOT something you take every day constantly. It is suggested to take 500mg per day(15 gr per mo), or 12-18 grams total over 30 days.

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