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Hyaluronic Joint Complex

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Company: D

Specs: Lab Report
Site: www.sourcenaturals.com

What is it?

Created by Source Naturals, Hyaluronic Joint Complex is a natural joint health supplement that helps increase joint lubrication and elasticity, which may help prevent joint pain and inflammation. It works as a dual formula: its first ingredient, hyaluronic acid, helps increase joint lubrication and resilience, while collagen helps improve the strength and function of these sensitive joints. Used daily, this supplement may help improve the health of the joints, acting as a preventative measure against most forms of arthritis.

What ingredients are in Hyaluronic Joint Complex?

Hyaluronic Joint Complex contains BioCell Collagen II, a proprietary complex containing type II collagen, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and MSM.

Do the ingredients in Hyaluronic Joint Complex help reduce joint pain?

Yes. According to a 2006 clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health, both glucosamine and chondroitin were shown to lessen the pain associated with moderate to severe osteoarthritis, a type of bone-degenerating disease. People who used glucosamine and chondroitin regularly were also shown to retain more cartilage compared to OA sufferers who did not take this combination, according to another 2008 study. MSM, a sulfuric compound, has also been shown to reduce joint pain in a few clinical trials, although researchers stress these are preliminary studies, and do not suggest it is effective or ineffective for joint pain relief.

Is Hyaluronic Joint Complex safe?

Although glucosamine can lower blood glucose, which can be potentially dangerous for diabetics, this supplement contains few adverse effects. It may decrease or increase the efficacy of some diabetic drugs, however.

Verdict:

Hyaluronic Joint Complex may help relieve joint pain caused by joint-degenerating diseases, such as osteoarthritis. It may also reduce the cartilage loss caused by these diseases.