Joint Juice is a product that is designed to help build stronger bone cartilage and lubricate for ease of movement and flexibility.

Joint Juice was developed by Dr. Kevin Stone, an orthopaedic surgeon, and the company is based in San Francisco. The website for Joint Juice is very impressive, using professional looking graphics, and contains a lot of useful information about the company and its products. Customers are invited to sign up for a joint health newsletter, and they can take part in the Joint Health 30-day challenge, which entitles them to ‘buy one get one free’ coupons plus joint health tips. The site itself provides general joint health articles and as a sponsor, has links to the Arthritis Foundation.

Joint Juice is available to purchase directly from the website, or in the retail stores listed on the site.

Joint Juice – Facts

There are actually three different products produced by the Joint Juice company; the original carbonated Joint Juice drink, Joint Juice water and drink mix sachets. All products contain the daily recommended amount of Glucosamine, the essential ingredient in most joint health brands that provides the building blocks to help repair and rebuild damaged cartilage and increases the production of Hyaluronic Acid. In addition to this, it helps the bone cartilage absorb water more efficiently, further lubricating the joint to relieve stiffness and prevent the bones from rubbing together.

All the product labels are shown for the Joint Juice products and, unlike most Glucosamine, this is vegetable based rather than from shellfish, which obviously is not suitable for anyone with shellfish allergies. The carbonated Joint Juice, which is 25 calories per can, also contains vitamin C and Green Tea, a powerful anti-oxidant that boosts the immune system. The drink is only available in Tropical Fruit flavor and sold at a price of $39.99 for 48 cans.

For those preferring non-carbonated beverage, the Joint Juice water is available in a variety of flavors and contains B vitamins and electrolytes in its formula. It is sold in amounts of 24 bottles for a price of $32.99.

All products require only one dose per day and according to the manufacturers, take an average of 4-8 weeks to reach their treatment potential.

Joint Juice – Positive Features

• Joint Juice contains 1500mg of Glucosamine
• Joint Juice is suitable for vegetarians
• The website is professional and informative
• The Joint Juice company provides additional information for joint heath
• The product is available in retail stores as well as online
• The water and drink mix comes in a variety of flavours
• A lengthy customer FAQ section is provided
• The company offers discount coupons
• Joint Juice has a cumulative effect on the joints
• The products contain added vitamins and anti-oxidants

Joint Juice – Negative Features

• A beverage may not be convenient for all joint pain sufferers
• The Joint Juice in cans is only sold in one flavor
• No customer testimonials are available
• Joint Juice does not contain Chondroitin or MSM
• The carbonated drink contains artificial sweetener

Joint Juice – Conclusion

Providing one likes the taste, Joint Juice in any form, would be a pleasant and affordable way to treat the joints, whether the damage has been caused by aging, arthritis or a previous injury. The fact that the formulas contain other beneficial substances is a bonus in terms of health and the Glucosamine is suitable for everyone, even those with shellfish allergies.

Joint Juice would be best used by someone who wants to keep their joints healthy and maintain their performance. For those suffering from daily or debilitating pain, it may be required to take a product that has more of an immediate effect, for example one that includes an analgesic for fast pain-relief.

Partly due to the fact that the large population of ‘baby boomers’ are reaching old age, there seem to be more and more joint pain remedies available on the market. Joint Advance is one such product and is designed to be used not only to treat aging joints, but also joints that have become stiff, sore and inflamed because of degenerative conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

The information for Joint Advance can be found on the company’s very comprehensive website which is easy to locate on the internet. While there are plenty of details about Joint Advance on the site, the overall tone is somewhat over-hyped and unprofessional. However, the site does include several customer testimonials, an excellent FAQ section and a list of the ingredients contained in the formula. Additionally, there is a section explaining how the joint, which is comprised of bone, cartilage and fluid, becomes damaged and exactly what needs to be done in order to relieve the pain and, as the site states, ‘help you feel like dancing again’.

One of the more questionable marketing tactics used on the website includes featuring well-known news channel logos, making it seem as though they endorsed the product, when in fact the Joint Advance advertisement was only featured during the show (as disclosed in the small print).

Joint Advance is offered for a free trial and the company has a generous 90-day money back guarantee. Unfortunately however, the actual cost per bottle is not clearly shown.

Joint Advance – Facts

Although Joint Advance claims to consist of a ‘unique’ formula, the ingredients are no different to many other joint relief products on the market. Joint Advance uses the commonly found and clinically tested substances Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM which work together (synergistically) to provide the ‘building blocks’ needed to repair and rebuild worn down cartilage and tissue. Added to this are Vitamin C, ginger and White Willow Bark, the latter containing the active ingredient Salicin, an effective anti-inflammatory.

The ingredient amounts are shown for Joint Advance and most of the ingredients are provided at their ideal doses to provide optimum joint pain relief. Because Joint Advance has a cumulative effect, it is recommended that it is used for at least 6 months. In the meantime, the company provide tips on general joint health, exercise and beneficial foods for those suffering from joint pain.

Joint Advance – Positive Features

• The Joint Advance website is informative
• The ingredient list is provided
• Customers are offered a free trial of Joint Advance
• The company has a 90-day money back guarantee
• Joint Advance provides long term relief
• The ingredients are all natural and clinically tested
• The website includes an allergy warning regarding the shellfish content
• Joint pain management tips are provided
• Customer testimonials are shown
• Joint Advance is available without a prescription

Joint Advance – Negative Features

• The website is unprofessional in appearance
• The price of Joint Advance is not clearly shown
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin may not be tolerated by some consumers
• No clinical studies are provided
• The so-called ‘unique’ formula is similar to many other over-the-counter brands

Joint Advance – Conclusion

Despite the claims, there is really nothing about Joint Advance that makes it stand out from other brands on the market. However, it does contain the tried and tested ingredients necessary to build stronger cartilage and reduce inflammation, making the consumer able to enjoy an active, pain-free life again over time. The only substance missing from the formula is a lubricating substance such as Omega-3 fatty acids or Hyaluronic acid, which could be taken as a separate supplement to complement the Joint Advance product.

Renewin is a joint pain medication that is sold without the need for a prescription. Renewin is designed to help improve the condition of aging, sore and damaged joints both immediately and over the long-term. There are a number of reasons why joints become damaged which can include old injuries, over-exertion, hereditary traits or degenerative conditions such as arthritis or rheumatism. Whatever the reason, suffering from poor joints is not only painful but can reduce the quality of life significantly.

Due in part to the aging ‘baby boomer’ population, there are now many different brands of joint treatments on the market, most sold over-the-counter. There is not a lot of information available for Renewin and it does not appear to have an official website. However, it is widely sold in retail stores such as Walgreen’s, which provide basic details for the brand.

Renewin – Facts

Renewin contains a joint relief proprietary blend and a number of B vitamins which work together to help relieve inflammation, the cause of most pain, and help rebuild damaged joints to prevent future degeneration. Most of the ingredients in the proprietary blend would be well-known to people familiar with joint treatments as they include the clinically proven pairing of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, MSM and Hyaluronic acid. These first three ingredients are used to provide the long term benefits of taking Renewin, by repairing worn cartilage – the substance found at the end of the bones – helping rebuild it to be stronger and more shock resistant. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that the body uses to produce thicker synovial fluid which surrounds the entire joint to lubricate and cut down on friction. The natural ingredients Ginger, Turmeric, Bromelain and Boswellia completing the blend, will have a major effect on inflammation, reducing swelling and soreness in the affected areas.

The dosage instructions for Renewin are for 3 capsules to be taken once a day, although this amount can be doubled for the first 14 days of treatment if required.

Renewin – Positive Features

• Renewin contains clinically tested natural ingredients
• Renewin is available in independent retail stores
• The product comes in different strengths and formulas
• The product label is provided on most websites featuring the brand
• Renewin is more affordable than many other brands
• Renewin provides immediate relief from inflammation and builds stronger cartilage over time
• A double dose can be taken to ‘kick start’ the treatment

Renewin – Negative Features

• Information for Renewin is limited
• The main active ingredients are in a proprietary blend
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin are unsuitable for people with shellfish allergies
• No customer testimonials are provided
• The company does not offer a free trial of Renewin
• The product needs to be taken consistently to maintain performance

Renewin – Conclusion

The only aspect of Renewin which makes it preferable over any other brand is the fact that it is much more affordable than many, depending on which store it is purchased from (for example, it was seen at prices ranging from $29.99 to as low as $13.99). Apart from this, the ingredients are standard joint pain relievers which have proved to be beneficial over time, making it a good choice for anyone wanting a reliable product at a decent price.

ArthroMax is a product manufactured by Life Extension, a company that produces a wide range of health and anti-aging supplements.

There is not a lot of information available for ArthroMax, either on the Life Extension official website or the online retail stores that sell the product. However, ArthroMax is designed specifically to help rebuild and repair joints that have become worn or damaged due to aging, arthritic conditions or previous injuries.

The information for ArthroMax contains a brief description of what it does, the ingredients contained in the formula and the product label. No customer testimonials are shown and there are no independent reviews to be found elsewhere. Although some of the ingredients have patents pending, the company provides no specific clinical studies to show how well they perform. However, the Life Extension website provides details regarding the quality of the ingredients and safety of the manufacturing process and the company does provide limited money-back guarantees on all their products.

ArthroMax – Facts

ArthroMax is advertised as a ‘multi-nutrient’ that provides a full spectrum of support for joints and bones. The formula combines some well-known and proven joint relief medications along with newer, less familiar substances. Most consumers will be familiar with Glucosamine, which in this product is derived from corn rather than shellfish, allowing for it to be used safely by anyone with shellfish allergies. Glucosamine plays an important role in providing the necessary tools for the construction of strong cartilage, although it is normally paired with Chondroitin for best results.

Lesser known ingredients in ArthroMax are the patent-pending 5LOXIN and Theaflavins. The former ingredient is an extract of the Boswellia plant and inhibits the release of 5-Lipoxygenase enzymes responsible for causing inflammation, the source of most joint pain. Theaflavins, which are found in black tea work in a similar way, this time by suppressing the production of damaging cytokines, which become unbalanced in the body as it ages.
Rounding out the formula are MSM, an important component of joint support,and a safe form of Boron, FruiteXB Osteo Boron, proven to further support and maintain joint health.

All the amounts of the ingredients are shown and the medication is to be taken at a dose of 2 capsules twice per day.

ArthroMax – Positive Features

• ArthroMax is manufactured by the established Life Extension company
• The company provides discounts on larger orders and sale prices on some products
• ArthroMax is available through independent retailers
• The product contains clinically tested ingredients
• ArthroMax is affordable (averaging at $30.00 per bottle)
• The Life Extension website provides articles and information on joint health
• AthroMax helps relieve inflammation and works to prevent future cartilage damage
• The information for ArthroMax is informative and comprehensive
• ArthroMax is suitable for vegetarians and those with shellfish allergies
• The ingredient amounts are provided

ArthroMax – Negative Features

• No customer reviews are available for ArthroMax
• More information is needed for the less familiar ingredients
• The money-back guarantee is limited
• ArthroMax contains no lubricating substances

ArthroMax – Conclusion

ArthroMax appears to be a reliable product that would likely have a positive effect on inflamed joints and damaged cartilage. While it address many aspects of joint conditions, anyone taking this product should probably add a fatty acid supplement to their regime or hyaluronic acid which helps produce thicker, more protective synovial fluid.

This would be an excellent choice for anyone with a shellfish allergy but who still wants to benefit from Glucosamine, which in ArthroMax is safely sourced from corn.

StimTein is a joint pain supplement that the manufacturer’s claim contains a ‘little known FDA-cleared nutrient’.

The official website for StimTein is basically an unprofessional looking page of information that consists mainly of customer testimonials and over-exaggerated statements. The overall impression the consumer gets from reading the website is of a ‘too good to be true’ product of which very little details are given. The site does contain a video testimonial presentation and, as mentioned, numerous written ‘case histories’ where the customers claim to have experienced complete pain elimination in as little as 6 days.

The remainder of the company website explains how this ‘hot-out-of-the-box’ scientific discovery works to actually perform the act of building the stronger cartilage needed for healthy joints, likening the process to building a wall. The manufacturers are so confident that the formula will work that they offer a 100% 60 day money back guarantee.

StimTein – Facts

There is no full ingredient list for StimTein, nor is any product label shown. The only ingredients listed as being in the formula are the ‘Bone Activating Proteins’ which are known in medical terms as ‘morphogenetic’ proteins. Although it is not explained on the StimTein website, these morphogenetic proteins actually induce the formation of bone cartilage, an important component of healthy joints. Another effect of these proteins is to reduce inflammation, redness and swelling, the main cause of pain in these areas.

In the case of StimTein, the ‘Bone Activating Proteins’ are used in the place of the more commonly found ingredients Glucosamine and Chondroitin. The site details clinical studies which showed the proteins to be superior to the Glucosamine/ Chondroitin combination in creating new cartilage, plus, StimTein is suitable for those who cannot take these substances due to shellfish allergies.

No dosage instructions are given on the website, but it is known that the product should be taken on a consistent basis in order to maintain strong joints.

StimTein – Positive Features

• StimTein may actually build new bone cartilage
• The website contains customer testimonials
• The product has a 60-day money back guarantee
• The website details the scientific development of the main active ingredient

StimTein – Negative Features

• The StimTein website is gimmicky and over-exaggerated
• No ingredient list is provided
• No dosage instructions are shown
• There are no positive independent reviews on the internet
• StimTein is expensive costing $58.00 for a one month supply
• The company website looks unprofessional
• No lubricating substances such as Hyaluronic acid are in the formula

StimTein– Conclusion

While it seems as though the use of ‘Bone Activating Proteins’ has a positive effect on the formation of healthy joints, it is unfortunate that the information for StimTein is presented in such an unprofessional manner. There is indeed evidence that morphogenetic proteins are an important part of joint pain medications, although this raises the question of why they are not included in more over-the-counter brands. Until more is known about these proteins, and providing the user has no allergies to shellfish, it would be wiser to take a Glucosamine/ Chondroitin-containing product and preferably one that also contains anti-inflammatories and lubricating substances.

Paractin is a form of anti-inflammatory medication used primarily for the treatment of joint pain. Paractin, which is manufactured by HP Ingredients, does not seem to have an ‘official’ website as such; instead the majority of the information is featured on the sites of online retail stores carrying the product.

Paractin is available as an over-the-counter medication and, as well as being used to reduce inflamed joints, the cause of the majority of pain in these areas, it boosts the immune response and improves brain function. Unlike some pain relievers classed as NSAID’s, Paractin should not cause any side effects such as gastrointestinal upset.

Most of the websites that feature Paractin provide details of clinical studies that have been performed on either the supplement itself or the herb from which it is made, the asian-grown, Andrographis Paniculata. The manufacturers claim that Paractin can start working to reduce joint pain in as little as 30 minutes and state that it can be taken throughput the day every 4-6 hours.

Although the science behind Paractin is well documented, there are no customer testimonials or independent reviews for the product, although it was featured in the Top 10 Best Pain Relievers of 2005, by Consumer Health magazine.

Paractin – Facts

The ingredient list for Paractin shows that it contains a proprietary blend of Bioactive compounds including Andrographolide, 14 Deoxyandrographolides and Neoandrographolides. The main effect of this formula is to act as a Cox-2 inhibitor, the Cox-2 enzymes being responsible for causing inflammation resulting in pain. Again, the explanation given in the majority of Paractin information is very scientific in its language and certainly not user-friendly so it is unlikely anyone would take the time to read or try to understand it.

Because Paractin contains no Glucosamine or Chondroitin, it is safe for both people with shellfish allergies and vegetarians. However, by not including these ingredients, it would not work effectively in repairing or rebuilding stronger joint cartilage, and the formula contains no lubricating substance, such as hyaluronic acid, responsible for producing thicker, more protective synovial fluid.

Paractin – Positive Features

• Paractin is inexpensive
• Numerous clinical studies have been performed on the product
• Paractin reduces pain-causing inflammation
• The product is safe for those with shellfish allergies
• Paractin can be purchased from independent retailers
• The product has been voted as a top pain relieving brand
• Paractin should not cause unpleasant side effects
• The full ingredient list is available
• Paractin can strengthen the immune system response

Paractin – Negative Features

• There is no official Paractin website
• No free trials or samples are offered
• Paractin contains no Glucosamine, Chondroitin or Hyaluronic acid
• No customer testimonials are provided

Paractin – Conclusion

Paractin is a good product to use as an alternative to other fast-acting pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen as it will not cause stomach upset. However, unlike some daily dietary supplements, it will not help rebuild damaged cartilage or make the joint stronger and able to ward off further degradation. For this, the user should also take a good, daily joint health supplement, preferably one that contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

Cellaplex is a fairly new addition to the joint pain relief market and already seems to be receiving good performance reviews.

The official website for Cellaplex is very comprehensive, detailed and user-friendly. There are some standard sections, such as customer testimonials and FAQ’s, plus information regarding exactly how the medication works in the body to relieve the pain that can occur from osteoarthritis, rheumatism, old sports injuries or simply from getting older.

Unlike some over-the-counter pain relievers, Cellaplex claims to cause no unpleasant side effects such as nausea and other stomach problems. The site shows diagrams that demonstrate the main areas that the product targets and how it not only decreases the inflammation that causes pain, but also helps to repair damaged cartilage and rebuild the tissue to make the joints even stronger. In addition to this, Cellaplex is designed to increase the amount of lubrication surrounding the joint, allowing for greater shock absorption and ease of movement.

Cellaplex – Facts

Cellaplex contains some ingredients that are normally found in similar joint pain medications, and also a few that are not so common. The website includes a chart that compares Cellaplex to other popular over-the-counter medications, indicating which ingredients are contained in each and their amounts.

The full list of ingredients is provided for Cellaplex and it includes the key active substances Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM. These three ingredients are particularly beneficial for helping rebuild the cartilage in the joints, and slowing the progression of further damage. Other ingredients listed in the formula include Hyaluronic acid, a substance responsible for providing lubrication in the body, collagen, an essential component of healthy, youthful joints, magnesium, which strengthens the immune system and bones, the enzyme bromelain, Vitamins C and E, to reduce inflammation, Emu oil, for lubrication, and resveratrol, an antioxidant that helps stimulate the production of vital proteins in the body.

The all-natural formula is contained in capsules that should be taken at a dose of two, twice daily (morning and evening). According to the customer testimonials, most users experienced a degree of pain relief after approximately 2-3 weeks.

Cellaplex – Positive Features

• Cellaplex contains essential ingredients needed for joint health
• The ingredients are all natural
• Cellaplex has not been known to produce side effects
• The Cellaplex website is very informative
• The product not only repairs damage but helps prevent future degradation
• The ingredients and the amounts are provided
• Cellaplex performed well in clinical studies
• Cellaplex has received positive independent reviews
• A free trial bottle is offered
• Discounts are offered on larger orders

Cellaplex – Negative Features

• Cellaplex is expensive, costing $97.99 per 1 month supply
• The free trial offer is advertised as being for 30 days, but is actually only for 14 days
• Customers ordering the free bottle are enrolled in the auto shipping program
• Cellaplex is only available via the internet
• There is no warning regarding possible shellfish allergies (from the Chondroitin and Glucosamine)

Cellaplex – Conclusion

Despite being a new product, Cellaplex does show promise at being a successful joint pain reliever. It certainly contains all the main active ingredients and does not seem to affect the stomach, as so many similar products do. The main drawback regarding this product though is the price. Even at the discounted price of $79.99, offered through the ‘Home Delivery Plan’, it is still an expensive product. However, it may well be worth the cost to anyone who finds it provides enough relief to let them enjoy a full and active life once more.