What are Joint Supplements?

Joint supplements are man made products of what the body makes naturally that is found in our joint tissues and cartilage. There are many kinds of joint supplements on the market today that prove to have positive benefits when taken properly. Glucosamine is an amino acid that the body uses in the formation and repair of cartilage. Another joint supplement called chondritin is needed in preventing enzymes that destroy cartilage. Some people also take methysulfonylmethane (MSM) which is believed to help the body maintain healthy, flexible ligaments and has the benefits of analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and swelling in joints.

Benefits of Joint Supplements

Joint health supplements have been taken by people from all walks of life. Athletes who have or show the onset of arthritis use a joint supplement for the relief of inflammation and pain in their joints. Some sport physicians may recommend a joint supplement to their patients as part of a preventive maintenance program. Most athletic people want to try a natural way to control their pain instead of non-steroid anti-inflammatory or narcotic medications. Some test studies have shown people taking a joint supplement did not have the side effects as those found when taking a prescribed medication. Many users in online joint supplement reviews have reported the following:

• Supports Healthy Joint Function
• Inhibits Joint Inflammation
• Increased Joint Flexibility and Strength
• Protects Against Injuries
• Improves skin, hair and nails

Joint Supplement Side Effects

People who take joint supplements are said to experience mild to no side effects when taking the proper dosage with their physician’s knowledge. But the following should be known. Glucosamines main ingredient is shellfish, so people who are allergic to shellfish should avoid this supplement. Chondroitin may cause mild gastrointestinal upsets in some people who take it. Methysulfonylmethane side effects also include mild gastrointestinal upsets, headaches, rashes, and thinning of the blood in some people.

Joint Supplement Ingredients

We feel we have put together the best joint supplement, by combining the following:

Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate)	30 mcg	3%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)	1 mg	2%
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha tocopheryl acetate)	0.67 mg	4%
Thiamin (as thiamine HCl)	1 mg	83%
Riboflavin	1 mg	77%
Niacin (as niacinamide)	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)	1 mg	59%
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)	10 mcg	417%
Zinc (as zinc amino acid chelate)	0.2 mg	2%
Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate)	20 mcg	36%
Copper (as copper amino acid chelate)	0.1 mg	11%
Manganese (as manganese sulfate)	0.32 mg	14%
Chromium (as chromium amino acid chelate)	20 mcg	57%