Description
A daily food supplement for the maintenance of bones, cartilage and connective tissue. Made with Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese and Freeze Dried Manuka Honey.
The Manuka honey is sourced from our very own Manuka Doctor hives nestled in the luscious green mountains of New Zealand. The honey is freeze dried into powder form and added to our formula which is lovingly made in the UK to the very highest standard. The MGO (methylglyoxal) level in Manuka Honey is derived from DHA (dihydroxyacetone) which is naturally present in the nectar of the Manuka Bush.
Why it works
Manuka Plus Joints Effervescents support strong bones and flexible joints, helping you to get the most out of your favourite activities. Find out how the ingredients in Manuka Plus Joints Effervescents can help:
Manuka honey (MGO 300)
This high-strength honey – made by bees collecting nectar from New Zealand Manuka bushes – contains the active ingredient methylglyoxal (MGO), which has an antimicrobial [1] and also anti-bacterial effect on the body, according to a 2018 study by Ulster University [2]. Our Manuka honey is harvested from Manuka Doctor hives high in the New Zealand mountains, and then freeze-dried into powder.
Vitamin C
Manuka Plus Joints Effervescents contain half of your daily requirement of vitamin C, found in many fruit and vegetables, including peppers, citrus fruits, broccoli and berries [3]. This nutrient has a critical role when it comes to our joints and bones. According to the European Food Safety Authority, vitamin C is needed to activate the work of enzymes making collagen – a protein in our bodies which binds cells together to provide structure and strength, and is found in skin, blood vessels, bones, gums, tendons and cartilage [4].
Manganese
Each Effervescent also contains 100% of your RDA of manganese – an important trace mineral needed for the normal development of your bones and other connective tissue in your body, like cartilage, blood and tendons. As with vitamin C, manganese is key to activating certain enzymes involved in bone and connective tissue formation, growth and repair [5].
Manganese is found in shellfish, nuts, seeds, wholegrains, pulses, spinach and tea [6].
Copper
Trace minerals such as copper are essential for health. They help promote strong bones and are involved in the interaction of more than 300 enzyme reactions and the formation of healthy bones and teeth [7]. Each Effervescent contains 100% of your RDA of copper.
Sources
1. Alvarez-Suarez JM, et al. The Composition and Biological Activity of Honey: A Focus on Manuka Honey. Foods. 2014 Sep;3(3):420-432. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302252/
2. Johnston M, et al. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. AIMS Microbiology. 2018. 4(4):665-664. https://www.aimspress.com/fileOther/PDF/microbiology/microbiol-04-04-655.pdf
3. National Institutes for Health. Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
4. European Food Safety Authority. Scientific opinion. EFSA Journal 2009;7(9):1226. https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1226
5. European Food Safety Authority. Scientific opinion. EFSA Journal 2010;8(10):1808. https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1808
6. National Institutes for Health. Manganese: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Manganese-HealthProfessional/
7. Mahdavi-Roshan, M.; Ebrahimi, M.; Ebrahimi, A. Copper, magnesium, zinc and calcium status in osteopenic and osteoporotic post-menopausal women. Clinical Cases in Mineral and Bone Metabolism. 2015 Jan-Apr; 12(1): 18-21.
Directions & Warnings
DIRECTIONS: Maintaining your mobility couldn’t be simpler. Drop a tablet into a glass of water and leave it to dissolve, stirring occasionally if needed. Take one tablet per day just after breakfast. Do not exceed this recommended daily dose. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Please keep out of reach from children.
Product sold for consumption within the UK only.
WARNINGS: Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. Avoid this product if you have allergies to pollen, bees or bee products. Do not use this product without first consulting with your doctor if you are under medical supervision, on prescribed medication, pregnant, breastfeeding, have asthma or related allergies.
Ingredients
Acid (citric acid), acidity regulator (sodium hydrogen carbonate), D-Glucosamine sulphate potassium chloride (Crustaceans) (500mg Glucosamine sulphate per tablet), humectant (sorbitol), inulin, acidity regulator (sodium carbonate), flavourings, freeze dried manuka honey (50mg per tablet; maltodextrin, manuka honey), Lascorbic acid (vitamin C), anti-caking agent (tricalcium phosphate), sweetener (sucralose), manganese gluconate, cupric gluconate, colour (riboflavin), 5´-phosphate-sodium.
FOR ALLERGENS: see ingredients in bold.
• No Artificial Flavourings or Colourings • Gluten • Soya & Nuts • GMO's • No Added Dairy or Yeast •
Product Information
Delivery
UK Mainland, Highlands & Northern Ireland
For orders under 5kg we use Royal Mail across the UK. For orders of 5kg and over we use DPD.
| Orders under £45 |
£4.00 |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders between £45 and £65 |
£2.00 |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders over £65 |
Free |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders over 5kg |
Free |
DPD (2-4 Working Days) |
Estimated shipping times are from the point of dispatch from our warehouse.
Our Royal Mail option is only available on orders with a weight under 5 kg. Order weight is calculated at checkout and the Royal Mail option will be presented at the shipping stage if available.
Royal Mail delivery can be tracked and we recommend customers to download the Royal Mail app where possible to track and manage the delivery of your parcel.
UK orders over 5kg are shipped with DPD, this option will automatically be offered at the checkout.
DPD delivery can be tracked and we recommend customers to download the DPD app where possible to track and manage the delivery of your parcel.
Isle of Man
Royal Mail is used for the delivery of all parcels to the Isle of Man.
| Orders under £45 |
£4.00 |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders between £45 and £65 |
£2.00 |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders over £65 |
Free |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
Channel Islands
Royal Mail is used for the delivery of all parcels to the Channel Islands.
| Orders under £45 |
£4.00 |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders between £45 and £65 |
£2.00 |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
| Orders over £65 |
Free |
Royal Mail (2-4 Working Days) |
Calculation of Shipping Costs
Shipping costs are based on the grand total of your order. If you apply a discount code or loyalty credit your total may change and shipping costs will be recalculated.
Failed Deliveries
If the delivery of your order cannot be completed and it is returned to our warehouse we will contact you to offer two options for your order:
(i) We will re-arrange delivery of your order but you will be required to pay a £3.50 resend fee before the parcel is resent.
(ii) We will refund your order less the £4.00 shipping fee.
Please see clause 8 of the Terms and Conditions of Supply for more information.
Returns
1. If you change your mind and don’t want the Product within 14 days of its delivery to you, your rights to cancel are set out at clause 11 of our Terms and Conditions of Supply. Please note to be eligible for a refund the Product must be unopened, in its original packaging and sealed. We will only be obliged to process any refund due once we have received the Product back from you.
If you are returning your order because you have changed your mind then:
You are responsible for the cost of return postage of the items.
2. If you discover that the Product is faulty or not of satisfactory quality within 30 days of the Product being delivered or us delivering the Product you may also be entitled to a refund or exchange in accordance with clause 11.9 of our Terms and Conditions of Supply.
3. Ensure that if you do want to cancel a contract you follow the cancellation procedure at clause 11 of the Terms and Conditions of Supply. Failure to do so may result in a delay in any refund being processed.
4. We strive to ensure all our Products are of the highest standard. If you do feel there is something wrong with the Product or if you have any questions please feel free to email us on customerservices@manukadoctor.co.uk
Returns
1. If you change your mind and don’t want the Product within 14 days of its delivery to you, your rights to cancel are set out at clause 11 of our Terms and Conditions of Supply. Please note to be eligible for a refund the Product must be unopened, in its original packaging and sealed. We will only be obliged to process any refund due once we have received the Product back from you. You will have to bear the cost of returning the Product.
2. If you discover that the Product is faulty or not of satisfactory quality within 30 days of the Product being delivered or us delivering the Product you may also be entitled to a refund or exchange in accordance with clause 11.9 of our Terms and Conditions of Supply.
3. Ensure that if you do want to cancel a contract you follow the cancellation procedure at clause 11 of the Terms and Conditions of Supply. Failure to do so may result in a delay in any refund being processed.
4. We strive to ensure all our Products are of the highest standard. If you do feel there is something wrong with the Product or if you have any questions please feel free to email us on customerservices@manukadoctor.co.uk
