Unboxed: 13 top-notch joint health supplements
Joints and joint pain are still a thing. Here are the best supplement formulations available for relief and support.
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CBDfx Muscle and Joint Cream 500 mg CBD 50 mg / 1.7 fl. oz. SRP: $39.99 It’s good to see hemp CBD formulations utilize other complementary ingredients in sophisticated formulations that target specific health concerns. This one does the trick, plus it's in a cool delivery format—a handy container with an easy-to-use pump. Menthol gets right to work, white willow bark is an analgesic and caffeine topically is useful for soothing aches.
Emerald UC-II Joint Formula 60 capsules / 30 servings SRP: $34.95 UC-II is an undenatured type II collagen shown in human clinical studies, at doses of 40 mg, to improve WOMAC scores that look at pain and stiffness for arthritis sufferers better than glucosamine or the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin. So, of course Emerald uses the 40 mg dose seen in the studies. Emerald is renowned for using efficacious doses based on clinical results, and also produces all products free from additives.
Garden of Life Alaskan Cod Liver Oil 200 mg / 6.76 fl. oz. / 40 servings SRP: $23.99 Straight-up cod liver oil in the triglyceride form containing 450 mg EPA and 400 DHA, plus 48 mg DPA—a newly discovered omega-3 that is potent in resolving inflammation with drug development research currently under way around cardiovascular markers and brain health in the elderly and infants. In supporting a normal inflammatory response, a spoonful at a time of this omega-3 oil also supports heart, brain and vision health.
Health Through Nutrition Freedom 60 softgels / 30 servings SRP: $55.95 This formulation is loaded up with high-quality branded ingredients. The omega-3s are from Epax, a supplier renowned for producing EPA/DHA concentrates that target specific conditions; this uses the Epax formulation aimed at joint health. The 1,000 mg curcumin is from Cavacurmin. Other branded ingredients are for hydroxytyrosol (which works on the inflammation and autophagy elements of arthritis), astaxanthin, vitamin E and hemp (the one ingredient that’s not branded because it’s still a fledgling supply market).
Himalaya Curcumin Complete 30 capsules / 30 servings SRP: $18.99 Himalaya is a pharma firm in India and also a supplement company based in Houston, but with a direct line back to the old country. It is always using Ayurvedic herbs to great effect. This formulation contains the classic curcumin—which has become bigger than the Ayurvedic tradition from whence it came. And also frankincense—a wise-man botanical that contains the boswellic acids found to address joint pain in about a week (take that, glucosamine!). And then there’s guggul, an Indian tree resin traditionally used—and scientifically validated—to inhibit inflammation, in particular with arthritic conditions.
Iwi Joint 60 softgels / 30 servings SRP: $38.00 Algae is nature’s miraculous aquatic single-celled chemical factory. Iwi grows algae in huge pools in the sunny deserts in West Texas and New Mexico, where the sunlight helps the Nannochloropsis algae grow into an EPA-only omega-3 composition with superior absorption, and also completely sustainable. Its joint formulation also includes glucosamine HCl, curcumin and white willow bark.
LifeSeasons Mobili-T Healthy Joints 120 vegetarian capsules / 30 servings SRP: $36.99 These guys—so clever (and suggestive) with the product names! LifeSeasons is also on a mission around retailer education and consumer empowerment. This starts with the classic big three joint-health ingredients: glucosamine sulfate (which I like better than HCL—go sulfur!), chondroitin and MSM. Not content to rest on those laurels, this formulation also includes turmeric, collagen and bromelain.
Nature’s Formulary Boswellia Joint Support 60 vegetarian capsules / 60 servings SRP: $18.99 Nature’s Formulary can now be fairly called a legacy Ayurvedic brand—they’ve been operating since before DSHEA was signed. The company will sell supplements, sure, but it also advocates that users take a deeper dive into Ayurveda—for instance, by taking a dosha test to see how to best balance their constitution. Now, while anyone can benefit from Ayurvedic supplements, knowing your dosha can help to develop a lifestyle plan that is in accordance with your divine Ayurvedic self. The Boswellia here is notably wildcrafted. And while the label says one serving is one capsule, it also suggests taking one capsule three times a day with meals, so perhaps a bottle is only 20 servings.
New Chapter Zyflamend 30 capsules / 15 servings SRP: $20.00 The all-time classic has recently changed its name back from Zyflamend Whole Body. Same product—the O.G. herbal formula to address the body’s inflammation response. This blend of 10 botanicals apparently does the trick, or it wouldn’t consistently be the No. 1 inflammation supplement. Non-GMO Project verified.
Redd Remedies Joint Health Advanced 60 vegetarian capsules / 30 servings SRP: $36.99 Redd means “to put in order,” and the company has been formulating high-quality formulations to put peoples’ health in order for what seems like only kind of recently, though the company did start in 2005. The original Joint Health featured the leading branded eggshell membrane ingredient, called NEM for natural eggshell membrane. The ingredient was developed about a decade ago with published research showing it can promote joint comfort and range of motion in only seven days. The advanced formulation adds Boswellia, turmeric and fruits for their antioxidant effects. Another solid formulation by Redd.
Tamaflex Fast Acting Proven Joint Support 60 vegetarian capsules / 30 servings SRP: $39.99 As part of the new move among joint-health supplements to provide relief long before the first bottle is consumed, the latest entrant to the game is Tamaflex. It’s an innovative product, based on a breakthrough botanical blend of curcumin and tamarind seed. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical trial on 90 adults found that those who took 125 mg Tamaflex twice daily for 90 days reported significant and fast results. Tamaflex improved joint comfort, stiffness and range of motion. Some results came in within five days, other benefits within two weeks, others within a month. Sell a bottle of this and you’re likely to find a repeat customer next month.
Schiff Move Free Joint Health Ultra 80 tablets / 40 servings SRP: $19.79 This has the classic big three of glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate and MSM. It also includes hyaluronic acid as joint fluid, and a “nature identical”-branded ingredient called Uniflex. It’s a proprietary calcium frutoborate, which exhibits a complex protective effect against inflammatory response. It’s been shown to help against the discomfort and lack of flexibility associated with arthritis and joint degeneration.
Terry Naturally CuraMed Syrup 8 oz / 240 ml / 48 servings SRP: $35.95 Bow down in the presence of the master, Terry Lemerond, who is still going at it past the age of 80. CuraMed is the top-selling curcumin supplement around, and with good reason. They have done their due diligence in sourcing arguably the best, most potent curcumin on the market. It’s a 95% concentration, then blended with turmeric essential oil for superior bioavailability. Now CuraMed is available in syrup form for ease of consumption.
Terry Naturally CuraMed Syrup 8 oz / 240 ml / 48 servings SRP: $35.95 Bow down in the presence of the master, Terry Lemerond, who is still going at it past the age of 80. CuraMed is the top-selling curcumin supplement around, and with good reason. They have done their due diligence in sourcing arguably the best, most potent curcumin on the market. It’s a 95% concentration, then blended with turmeric essential oil for superior bioavailability. Now CuraMed is available in syrup form for ease of consumption.
If you stock these 13 SKUs, no one could ever say your supplement aisle is missing something with regard to joint health. From old classics to nouveau CBD-centered creams, here are the best supplements to help your customers manage their joint discomfort.
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