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JointActive Review

By Razvan Radu, Senior Writer, Susanne Blake, MS, RDN (expert review) Susanne Blake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in eating disorders, food reactions, & whole foods nutrition. She has worked with children and families, with elders and retirement communities, and has provided nutrition services to detention facilities, schools and recovery programs. Her media expertise is extensive and has included live television, as well as print publications.

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JointActive is a liquid dietary supplement advertised to help with the temporary relief of arthritic pain, increase joint mobility associated to arthritis and alleviate joint inflammation. The formula is manufactured by Natural Remedies and is claimed to be free of gluten, dairy and salt. The formula is based on the properties of Glucosamine, used in a base of natural strawberry flavored liquid formulation.

Natural Remedies offers a variety of dietary supplements and has been active for more than 25 years. The company claims that through their production processes specialist consultants, practitioners, and natural health advocates are used in order to formulate the best products (quality and price) on the market. The company is based in Australia and advocates a shift toward better health (through lifestyle, natural remedies and diet) to their customers. The company claims to combine traditional knowledge with technological advancements to make herbal formulations and essential nutrients available to as many people as possible.

JointActive is aimed to assist adults who experience joints or cartilage discomfort, as well as those experiencing pain an joint immobility associated to arthritis. The manufacturer claims the formula is also suited for vegans and vegetarians as it is derived from non-GMO corn.

JointActive Ingredients

JointActive includes the following ingredients: Glucosamine Hydrochloride.

Product Features

JointActive contains glucosamine, a chemical naturally produced by the body. Glucosamine is present in high concentrations in human cartilage and synovial fluid. The substance is synthesized from glucose and the amino acid glutamine and is used as a building block for connective tissue (ligaments and tendons).

The substance’s benefits have been at the center of many clinical trials and research studies, but findings and conclusions are highly conflicting. These studies indicate that glucosamine may be helpful in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease and in helping patients who suffer from moderate to severe pain cause by osteoarthritis.

Still, Glucosamine enjoys much popularity as an ingredient of dietary supplements aiming to alleviate pain of joints and cartilage, especially in combination with chondroitin sulfate. The substance has a good safety profile validated through numerous clinical trials. Side effects of supplements are mild and rare and may include heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea. There are certain concerns that the substance may interfere with diabetes treatments. There is, however, no information regarding the safety of the substance during pregnancy.

Unfortunately, there are no consumer reviews for JointActive posted online. The daily recommended intake is 3 metric teaspoons (roughly 15 ml) daily, taken 15 minutes before a meal or as prescribed by a healthcare practitioner.

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Advantages

Liquid formulation for increased absorbance
Non-CMO corn derived
The formula is free of dairy, gluten and salt and is suited for vegetarians and vegans
Moderate price for a month’s supply – approximately $22

Disadvantages

Research on Glucosamine has had conflicting results
Lack of consumer reviews for the formula being reviewed
Potential safety concerns regarding pregnant women and diabetics

Conclusion

The health of cartilage and joints becomes particularly problematic as we age. Although other causes may exist, old age is the most common cause of arthritis, osteoarthritis, decreased joints mobility and other issues. JointActive is recommended for the temporary relief of pain associated to arthritis and joint inflammation, and not as a prevention or long term treatment measure. Although the core ingredient has been intensely researched, an unanimous conclusion regarding its effectiveness has not been reached yet. The product reviewed here has not been the subject of any research or clinical trial either; hence its benefits are not supported by scientific or empirical evidence. We therefore recommend you further research the subject and as much as possible consult a healthcare specialist.

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(Published on: January 23, 2013 6:16 am)

JointActive is a liquid dietary supplement designed to assist with the temporary treatment of arthritic pain and joint inflammation. The formula offered by Natural Remedies is a flavored, diary, gluten and salt free liquid product which features Glucosamine as core ingredient. Glucosamine is a component of the cartilage surrounding joints and has been the focus of numerous research studies. Results were inconclusive, and the substance’s effectiveness in treating osteoarthritis and joint inflammation and pain is a matter of debate. JointActive is recommended to adults only.

Is JointActive Right For You?

JointActive is a nutritional drink designed to promote healthy joints and cartilage. This formula was developed by Natural Remedies, a popular Australian manufacturer. They have been in the supplement business for more than 25 years and are known to provide good quality products at reasonable prices. As the name of the company suggests, they mostly provide natural remedies.

This product is recommended for mature and old individuals as it is claimed to stop the destruction of cartilage, which is the most common cause of arthritis. JointActive contains glucosamine, an ingredient commonly used to reduce joint swelling, increase mobility and alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.

Ingredients of JointActive

JointActive includes the following ingredients: Glucosamine Hydrochloride.

Effectiveness of JointActive

JointActive is a supplement based on glucosamine. It is claimed to prevent arthritis by helping the body maintain healthy joints and cartilages.

Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide naturally produced in our bodies to maintain healthy bones. Although this compound is included in many dietary supplements, its Effectiveness is surrounded by controversy. As, glucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, which are a major component of joint cartilage, some scientists suggested that supplemental glucosamine may prevent the degeneration of cartilages and prevent or treat diseases such as arthritis. A large clinical trial, conducted by a famous Dutch pharmaceutical company, showed that glucosamine is effective in treating or preventing osteoarthritis. On the other hand, other studies showed that the effects were not above placebo.

Some scientists claim that supplemental glucosamine is effective only in the presence of sulfur. That is why it is often sold as glucosamine sulfate or it combined with Chondroitin sulfate (forms the ground substance of joint cartilage). There is not a clear answer as to which of these two ways is better. In pure form, both of them seem to deliver equally effective amounts of the desired glucosamine to joint cartilage.

For best results, take three metric teaspoons (15ml) daily 15 minutes before food or as prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.

The lack of testimonials posted online concerns because supplemental glucosamine is rarely found in liquid form. We cannot know whether JointActive was useful or not.

JointActive Price

JointActive is sold by 500 ml, enough for one month’s supply at the recommended dosage. It is an averagely-priced supplement, cheaper than some other glucosamine based formulas sold in capsule form.

This product can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or other online or offline retailers. The price may vary between them. Some retailer offers discounts or money-back guarantees for unsatisfied customers.

Does JointActive Work?

Due to the controversy surrounding the use of glucosamine in treating arthritis, we cannot determine if JointActive is an effective supplement. As this formula contains Glucosamine Hydrochloride, instead of sulfate, it is much purer. Glucosamine Sulfate degrades rapidly when exposed to moisture. To avoid this problem, most manufacturer’s combined it with sodium and potassium. This means each formula contains only around 80% glucosamine, the rest being sodium or potassium chloride. On the other hand, Glucosamine Hydrochloride is more stable and can be manufactured to a purity of over 99%. However, glucosamine, regardless of the source, is equally available to the body once it has been fully ionized in the stomach and absorbed into the blood stream.

There are numerous alternatives available on the market. One should determine which product best suits his needs before making a purchase.

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Malik J.P.

Many years ago I had multiple fractures in my leg and knee and an upsetting recurrent pain ever since. I use Glucosamine for the temporary relief of pain and it does the job, I am very satisfied. This is really easy to take and although it doesn’t have the greatest taste in the world it’s not the worst formula I’ve had!

Jinnie

I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis a year or so ago and my doctor immediately recommended treatment. I have also tried Glucosamine with no significant results.