Super Harpagophytum – Devil's Claw Capsules for Inflammation

Super Harpagophytum is an extract of Harpagophytum in the form of devil’s claw capsules. It is standardized to 20% harpagosides, which produce optimal effects for combating joint and back pain. Devil’s claw is also a powerful antioxidant, which contributes to its anti-inflammatory properties.

What is Harpagophytum?

Harpagophytum, also known as devil's claw, or Windhoek root, is a plant that grows in the desert regions of South Africa, and flowers for just one day a year. Emerging at ground level, the plant’s fruit has tiny hooks that resemble claws.

When sheep walk across it, these claws latch on to their hooves and coats, and in their efforts to get rid of them, the sheep jump around in a frenzy, almost as if ‘possessed’, hence its common name ‘devil’s claw’.

This plant has been used for thousands of years by the indigenous South African Bantu and Bushmen peoples, but it only began to be scientifically studied at the beginning of the 20^th century. It was then brought to Europe in the early 1950s where it quickly became popular as a result of its amazing beneficial effects.

Its efficacy comes from its active principles – harpagosides. Taking 1,000 mg/day of this extract provides 200 mg of total harpagosides, which is above what you could obtain naturally, but in line with levels used in clinical studies.

Devil's Claw Benefits

The specific way in which Super Harpagophytum is collected differs from normal harvesting methods.

It is a highly delicate technique carried out by Bushmen from the Khwe community that protects the main root of the plant from damage, enabling it to regenerate. This method of harvesting Khwe Harpagophytum ensures it is a product of established and sustainable cultivation.

The biggest devil’s claw extract benefits include:

• Inhibits severe pain in the lower back and in joints throughout the body.
• Increases the production of superoxide dismutase, glutathione, and catalases, making it an excellent antioxidant that protects against cellular damage caused by excess free radicals.
• Stimulates digestion thanks to its bitter properties, and optimizes the digestive system as a whole.
• Helps normalize appetite.

What is Behind the Effects of Super Harpagophytum?

Harpagophytum’s efficacy is the direct result of its nutritionally-rich composition. The plant’s side roots, from which our supplement is made, contain fatty acids, waxes, free and esterified pentacyclic triterpenes (ursanes and oleananes), free and combined sterols, flavonoids, acid-phenols, and most importantly, iridoid glycosides (harpagide, procumbide, procumboside, etc.).

These are responsible for harpagophytum’s beneficial effects, particularly harpagoside, which is why Super Harpagophytum is standardized to 20% harpagoside.

Super Harpagophytum can also be combined with other supplements available to buy at SuperSmart, such as Super Gingerols, Infla Relief Formula, and Super Curcuma, in order to optimize its effects.

Does Devil’s Claw Extract Have Any Side Effects?

Devil’s claw capsules are generally safe to consume by anyone looking to improve their health. In most cases, healthy adults will only experience Devil’s claw side effects if they fail to follow the instructions for using this supplement.

It is recommended to talk to your doctor before adding a Devil’s claw supplement to your daily supplement regimen, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions or take prescription medications.

Like any supplement, if you start experiencing any adverse side effects, you should stop taking devil’s claw immediately and contact your doctor.

Take control of your health and stay informed before adding devil’s claw to your diet.