There are many natural joint formulas on the market, perhaps hundreds of them, and most contain glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, CMO and a few herbs and herbal extracts that may play a role in joint health. Most of these joint formulas are probably effective. You may consider purchasing a joint formula from a company you trust since some of the ingredients in these nutraceutical products, such as chondroitin, are expensive and a few companies may not put as much of this ingredient in their joint formula as they claim on the supplement fact panel.

Joint Power Rx - doctor formulated joint health formula
Because joint pain is so debilitating, and limits movement, Glucosamine and Chondroitin alone are not enough. This powerful joint formula includes several additional herbal extracts and nutrients that play a role in joint health.

Joint Power Rx Joint Formula Supplement Facts:
Glucosamine sulfate (from shellfish) Commonly sold forms of are glucosamine sulphate and hydrochloride
Chondroitin sulfate nutrient. Chondroitin sulphate is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of a chain of alternating sugars (N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid).
MSM supplement. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organosulfur compound also known by several other names including DMSO2, methyl sulfone.
CMO complex also known as cetyl myristoleate extract
Boswellia serrata extract. Boswellia serrata is Indian frankincense or Salai. It is found in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh in India.
Curcumin extract
Cat's claw  extract used to reduce inflammation
Devil's claw  extract, supplement for sale.
Grape seed  extract
Sea Cucumber extract

Directions, dose: For maximum results, take 2 capsules of this joint formula twice a day with meals. Ginger may also help with joint problems since it has antiinflammatory activity. other supplements to consider include fish oils help with joint pain since they have anti-inflammatory activity. A few softgels of fish oil pills a day should be sufficient.

Warning: The ingredient glucosamine is derived from shellfish. If you are sensitive or allergic to any form of shellfish, you may wish to avoid the use of this joint formula. Check with your doctor before usage.

Joint formula for pet, dogs, cats, animals
Neocell, ArthroPet, Collagen Type 2 Plus CMO & MSM, 60 Wafers
Now Foods, Now Pets, Joint Support for Dogs/Cats, 90 Chewable Tablets
Universal Nutrition, Animal Flex, The Complete Joint Support Stack, 44 Packs

Products formulated by a physician
Passion Rx -- Sexual improvement pills. The potent herbal extracts in this formula include Ashwagandha, Catuaba, Cnidium herb, Muira Puama herb, Tribulus Terrestris herb, Tongkat ali.  Passion Rx has a version with Yohimbe.

Joints can be classified structurally according to how the bones are connected to each other. There are three structural classifications of joints:
Fibrous joint - joined by fibrous connective tissue
Cartilaginous joint - joined by cartilage
Synovial joint - not directly joined

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CoQ10 50 mg - for healthy energy metabolism and heart function
Prostate Power Rx is beneficial for optimal prostate health
Mind Power Rx - for optimal brain function
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Weight loss as a combination therapy for healthy joints
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2012. Weight loss is effective for symptomatic relief in obese subjects with knee osteoarthritis independently of joint damage severity assessed by high-field MRI and radiography.

Joint formula research studies
Efficacy of glucosamine sulfate treatment in patients with osteoarthritis
Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2007.
Glucosamine sulfate, which is precursor of glucosamineglycans synthesis, plays a special role among known disease modifying drugs. To assess the efficacy of treatment of osteoarthritis patients with glucosamine sulfate (Artreum joint formula). 50 patients with OA of the knees (38 pts) or hips (12 pts) entered into study (41 women, 9 men, aged 50-83 yr.). 47 patients completed the study (39 women, 9 men). All patients have been treated with 500 mg of joint formula three times daily for 12 weeks. In this study we found that glucosamine joint formula treatment causes significant improvement in functional status and pain.

Glucosamine joint formula for athletes
Glucosamine administration in athletes: effects on recovery of acute knee injury.
Res Sports Med. 2007 Apr-June Institute of Sports Medicine, Sports Academy, Belgrade, Serbia.
The main aim of this study was to examine the effects of 4 weeks of glucosamine administration on the functional ability and the degree of pain intensity in competitive male athletes after acute knee injury. This study was a randomized, double-blind parallel trial of glucosamine (1500 mg per day) or a placebo for 28 days, utilising 106 patients with an acute knee injury. No significant difference was found between the glucosamine, and placebo group in mean pain intensity scores for resting and walking, and degree of knee swelling. There was no significant difference between passive knee flexibility. After 28 days of treatment the patients from the glucosamine group demonstrated significant improvement in knee flexion and extension as compared with the placebo group.

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Glucosamine and chondroitin joint formula
If glucosamine itself is not helpful in relieving arthritic symptoms, it may be combined with chondroitin and other nutrients. Alternatively, glucosamine and chondroitin can be started together with several other nutrients in a joint formula.  

Joint Formula supplementation questions
What is triple action joint formula?
   I'm not sure what is meant by triple action joint formula. A joint formula typically has glucosamine and chondroitin, and and such these nutrients influence a number of metabolic pathways, not just three.

Is a liquid joint formula preferable to capsules?
   Most, if not all, studies with glucosamine, chondroitin, or herbal combinations have been done with capsules or tablets, and in many cases these natural supplements have been found to be helpful in joint health. Therefore, I don't see the need to take a liquid joint formula. Plus, it is possible that nutrients in a liquid form may degrade faster and not have as long a shelf life.

Q. Is it okay to take a hyaluronic acid joint formula.
   A. I don't have a strong opinion on oral hyaluronic acid at this time.

Could you please let me know any Joint formula supplements that can be used safely in patient with kidney disease.
   Since little human research has been done with glucosamine, chondroitin, msm, and other joint supplements in those with kidney disease, we can't say for sure whether they are safe for long term use in those with kidney problems.

I was wondering whether arginine nutrient or carnitine nutrient would be of benefit in musculoskeletal conditions?
   Not that I am aware of.
 

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Joint health products for animals
Neocell, ArthroPet, Collagen Type 2 Plus CMO & MSM, 60 Wafers
Now Foods, Now Pets, Joint Support for Dogs/Cats, 90 Chewable Tablets
Universal Nutrition, Animal Flex, The Complete Joint Support Stack, 44 Packs