Science

Science

SierraSil® is supported by a significant and ever-increasing body of evidence, highlighted by bioaccessibility testing, acute oral toxicity studies, a mechanism of action study, a human pilot study, a long-term use study and an internationally recognized, multi-centered, double-blind placebo controlled trial, the gold standard in clinical evidence. The combined results of this extensive testing consistently show SierraSil® to be a safe and effective supplement for relieving pain, inflammation; promoting joint health and flexibility; and, increasing quality of life by enhancing energy and endurance.

The real science behind SierraSil® is the minerals it is comprised of. Minerals play a role in almost every metabolic process in your body, regulating crucial metabolic processes from energy production to acid-base balance. The importance of minerals in health is emphasized by a statement made by two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling - “you can trace every sickness, every disease and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.”

The foods we eat do not always contain the correct balance of minerals to ensure optimal health, thus supplementation with a complete mineral supplement is required. In addition to well-known minerals such as calcium and magnesium, lesser known trace minerals also play a crucial role in maintaining joint health, and an essential part of any complete mineral supplement. SierraSil® naturally contains the optimal balance of minerals required by our bodies to ensure good overall health. Each mineral in SierraSil® plays a unique role in health maintenance, but also work together to provide optimal health benefits.

Research has shown that minerals such as magnesium, copper, manganese, selenium have anti-inflammatory effects and may help slow cartilage degradation. or example, increased dietary magnesium may reduce inflammation by influencing levels of pro-inflammatory C-reactive protein. In addition, copper is an essential cofactor in enzymes such as the collagen cross-linker lysyl oxidase, which helps build collagen (an essential component of cartilage), and antioxidant enzyme Superoxide dismutase (SOD), which also requires zinc and manganese as cofactors. Recent evidence suggests that oxidative stress may play a role in the development of OA; excessive reactive oxygen species arising from an antioxidant imbalance in the joint (such as reduced levels of SOD enzyme) may result in cartilage degradation. Selenium is a co-factor for Glutathione peroxidase (GPX), another antioxidant enzyme, and thus may also play a role in reducing cartilage breakdown. Positive roles in reducing symptoms and slowing the progression of OA have also been suggested for trace minerals boron and manganese.

The effectiveness of most mineral supplements is limited by their low absorption capacity (bioavailability) and unbalanced mineral profile. The bioavailability of minerals depends on several factors, including pH and mineral source. Alkaline minerals, such as coral calcium, require a large amount of energy to digest, thus often pass through the digestive system largely intact with very little being absorbed. To maximize absorption, mineral compounds with a slightly acidic pH (approximately 3.5) should be used. A low pH facilitates absorption because it closely matches that of digestive juices in the stomach. SierraSil® has exactly the right pH balance to allow for maximal absorption with minimal energy to break it down into bioavailable components.

Furthermore, many mineral supplements contain an unbalanced mineral profile, supplying large quantities of one or two minerals, while leaving out essential trace minerals equally important for optimal health. Because minerals work in combination together and with other nutrients, a deficiency in any one mineral can impact many bodily functions. This is why it is essential to use a balanced mineral supplement containing a wide variety of macro and trace elements. SierraSil® is a naturally occurring mineral complex found in the Sierra Mountains, USA, which contains an optimal balance and pH of minerals to facilitate maximum absorption and effectiveness. Clinical research shows that SierraSil® significantly reduces joint pain, inflammation, stiffness, swelling, and improves overall physical mobility, without the side effects of conventional OA therapies. The benefits of SierraSil® are usually seen within 1 to 2 weeks.