Dr. Riggs’ Rhelief launches functional beverage powder for daily pain relief

12 Jan 2022 --- US-based Dr. Riggs’ Rhelief has revealed its “revolutionary” functional herbal beverage powder to alleviate pain. Dr. Rigg’s products are intended for daily use by those struggling with chronic pain and inflammation or as a post-workout boost to avoid soreness. 

The product is said to offer pain relief “within minutes” as it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and its effects last for hours. 

Most painkillers are only used occasionally because of their harsh effects on the body. Dr. Rigg’s Rhelief, however, claims to be safe enough for daily use. 

Based on natural herbs and ingredients, the beverage powder contains a host of active ingredients shown to reduce pain.

Its components work by minimizing pain receptor conduction and inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2).

The powder, which comes in tubes of quarter-ounce doses, is cherry flavored and may be added to plain water. The company says it formulated its product after “five years of international research” and the drink powder is supported by clinical studies. 

The product boasts a blend of herbal ingredients and amino acids said to provide safe, daily relief for consumers.Joints that move like butterbur
The first ingredient, feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), also colloquially known as “medieval aspirin,” is an anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits COX-2 activity. The bioactive extract used in the drink powder is 0.8% parthenolide, a sesquiterpene found naturally in the feverfew plant.

Dr. Riggs’ Rhelief also contains butterbur (Petasites hybridus), also known as coltsfoot. The butterbur extract in the drinking powder is 15% pestacines, a pain-relieving terpene. In recent years, the NCCIH says that it has been used to treat urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal irritation, headache and hay fever symptoms. 

The pain-relief properties of butterbur stem from its ability to inhibit smooth muscle contraction and the synthesis of leukotrienes, a family of inflammatory mediators often associated with allergic reactions. These chemicals sensitize pain receptors in the body, resulting in hyperalgesia. 

Inhibiting the synthesis of these inflammatory chemicals can reduce the inflammation associated with chronic pain and lower pain receptor sensitivity.

Phenylalanine and arginine: amino acids for pain 
The essential amino acid phenylalanine is a precursor to tyrosine, used in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters including serotonin and dopamine. The ingredient has analgesic and anti-depressant properties. 

According to the US National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), phenylalanine plays a vital role in synthesizing other amino acids responsible for pain reduction and tolerance. It can also block the activity of enzymes that break down the body’s natural pain receptors. 

The NCBI identifies the L- form of phenylalanine as a nutraceutical and micronutrient. 

Dr. Riggs’ functional beverage also contains the amino acid arginine, which affects the receptors responsible for nerve pain. The agent is metabolized into agmatine and ornithine, amino acids deficient in most diets. Arginine acts as a neuroprotectant, resulting in less nerve pain.Dr. Riggs was founded by a team of medical doctors specialized in treating chronic pain.

The amino acid modulates the pain production of glutamate, nicotine, N-methyl-D-aspartate and epinephrine. It can regulate pain by modulating the activity of nitric oxide and serve as a building block for polyamines that can serve as neuroprotectants. According to the NCBI, arginine also shows potential in reducing hypertension. 

Supporting ingredients
Dr. Riggs’ Rhelief also contains ingredients to support the performance of the additives mentioned above. For example, vitamin D3, promotes immunity and bone health. 

Increasing Vitamin D3 can increase the presence of anti-inflammatory cytokines. People 50 and up or who have darker skin tend to struggle with deficiency, benefitting from supplementation. The Cleveland Clinic states up to 42% of US adults suffer from vitamin D3 deficiency. 

The powder also contains caffeine, which can counteract the drowsiness associated with feverfew and butterbur supplements. Caffeine is a noted ergogenic aid and improves athletic performance. 

In athletes and active people, it can delay the onset of muscle fatigue and central fatigue, allowing people to engage in activities for longer and with greater intensity. The compound can block adenosine, a compound that can inhibit dopamine activity.

According to the NCBI, by binding to the same receptors as adenosine in the brain, thereby blocking it, caffeine may also inhibit pain.

Edited by Olivia Nelson