Buyer's Guide To
Joint Supplements
What Everyone Needs to Know About Joint Health

Doctors Best MSM

Rating: D
Company: Doctors Best

Specs: Lab Report
Site: www.drbvitamins.com

What is it?

Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM is an all-natural supplement that claims to help maintain strong, healthy joints while maintaining its flexibility--a key concern for people with arthritis, a joint- degenerating disease. Its key ingredients are reportedly shown to support the health of the joints, while being relatively safe for everyday use. It also comes as a highly regarded supplement by many health professionals, as its key ingredients have been proven to reduce the pain caused by osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis.

What ingredients does Glucosamine Chrondroitin contain?

Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM contains chloride, sodium, potassium, glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane lignisul (MSM).

Do the ingredients in Glucosamine Chrondroitin help improve joint health?

Recent evidence suggests the ingredients in Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM can help treat joint pain, especially joint pain caused by moderate to severe osteoarthritis. According to a 2006 trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, glucosamine and chondroitin were shown to lessen knee pain caused by moderate to severe osteoarthritis, though no significant improvements were seen in people with less severe forms of OA. The second phase of the trial, held in 2008, also shows that glucosamine and chondroitin may help slow down the loss of cartilage, a complication of OA that can lead to increased joint pain. MSM was not shown to have any significant impact on joint pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Is Glucosamine Chondroitin safe?

For everyday use, it is safe, although it carries the risk for some minor side effects. According to various health resources, this can include stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea and headache.

Verdict:

This supplement could potentially reduce joint pain caused by moderate to severe forms of arthritis, while preventing cartilage loss, which can lessen additional pain.