Recovery, repair & inflammation
Cartalax
A short bioregulator peptide (Ala-Glu-Asp) from the Russian bioregulator school, studied for cartilage. Little published data.
How it works
A three-amino-acid peptide classed as a bioregulator. It is proposed to adjust gene activity in cartilage cells.
What it is used for
Joint and cartilage aging.
What the evidence says
Lab and animal studies, mostly from the Russian institute that developed it. There are no independent human trials.
Side effects and cautions
Its safety has not been studied.
Half-life
Not established in people
Makes sense for
- Joint and cartilage aging, as research
Does not make sense for
- Anyone who needs proven results
Boost the effect
- Collagen with vitamin C: building blocks for cartilage
- Low-impact exercise (cycling, swimming): keeps joints moving without overload