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Supplements cannot purport to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent disease, but the company can make “structure” or “function” statements. It is okay to claim, as NutraJoint does, that a product “supports healthy joints.”

NutraJoint might not help, but it won't hurt

Question: I saw a full-page advertisement in Modern Maturity magazine for Knox NutraJoint. The ad said that this supplement “can help improve flexibility by going to work where the joint stiffness begins _ on cartilage, the protective cushioning in the joints.”

Can NutraJoint improve my flexibility and help with my painful arthritis?

Answer: Knox NutraJoint was reviewed in this column in 1997 soon after the supplement hit the market. Since then it has become very popular and is worth another look.

Knox NutraJoint is a flavorless, powdered mixture of gelatin, vitamin C and calcium. The Knox Co., a subsidiary of Nabisco, contends that this supplement can improve flexibility and help maintain joints and healthy bones, with results seen in as little as two months’ time.

The Knox promoters do not, however, explicitly mention arthritis. The company cannot legally make the same sort of claims as drugs producers are allowed. That is, saying NutraJoint will reduce the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis is a no-no.

Supplements cannot purport to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent disease, but the company can make “structure” or “function” statements. It is okay to claim, as NutraJoint does, that a product “supports healthy joints.”

The NutraJoint pitch. NutraJoint is being marketed to people whose joints are stressed by vigorous exercise or excess weight and to those who are experiencing joint wear due to age. The theory behind the product’s benefits is:

+ Gelatin, the prime ingredient in NutraJoint, contains amino acids (proline and glycine) that are also found in cartilage. The assumption is that, if you supplement your diet with gelatin, you will con-sume more of these amino acids, and this will help rejuvenate your joints.

+ Vitamin C is a free-radical-fighting antioxidant. Free radicals are destructive molecules produced in the body by a chemical process called oxidation. The idea here is that NutraJoint will reduce the free radicals in your body and thus lessen cartilage damage.

+ Calcium helps keep bone healthy. As cartilage deteriorates, the underlying bone can break down. Taking more calcium by consuming NutraJoint will slow the progression of this bone loss.

Does it work? The NutraJoint Web site refers to several laboratory studies, some animal research and a few small human clinical trials from Europe to support the product claims, but this evidence seems to be about as soft as, well, Jell-O. There is apparently no hard scientific evidence, from replicated, double-blind human studies, showing that NutraJoint works.

Undoubtedly, some people who take the supplement may feel better, but this could be due to the placebo effect _ if you believe that something works, it sometimes does.

Also, joint discomfort and many forms of arthritis often tend to flare up and then subside, so taking NutraJoint or some other concoction when pain is about to subside could lead you to attribute the relief to the product rather than to the natural pain cycle.

In short, based upon current published research, NutraJoint will probably do little, if anything, to improve your flexibility or the health of your joints.

Bottom line. Although there is little evidence to back up NutraJoint marketing claims, the supplement will do your body no harm, but it can stress the pocketbook. NutraJoint is not cheap, about $13 to $16 a month if taken as recommended.

If you decide to buy this product, talk to your doctor first. Don’t, of course, replace any of your current medications with NutraJoint. If a medication you are currently taking is not working or is causing side effects, ask your doctor to suggest options.

Finally, for joint pain it is best to stay with a well-rounded treatment plan provided by your doctor. Besides medications that may be prescribed, this plan usually includes exercising regularly and controlling weight, and you might try relaxation therapy, meditation, deep breathing exercises, biofeedback or hypnosis, all of which are endorsed by the National Institutes of Health for arthritis pain.

These techniques may help relieve pain by relaxing the muscles that support your joints.

Patrick J. Bird, dean of the College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, draws on a database of more than 3,800 medical, health and fitness journals in preparing answers to questions in his column. Write with questions to Dr. Bird, College of Health and Human Performance, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Lupin, the manufacturing company, seems not to provide a free trial. Also, they have not stated the refund policy.

Overview Of Nutrajoint

Joints are vital parts of your body. They are connections where bones meet. Thanks to your joints, you may flex, run, bend, and move around throughout the day. Nonetheless, most people think about joint health when something goes wrong. A slight inflammation, stiffness, and pain may impact your flexibility.

Besides, when joint pain is severe, your quality of life might be affected. Maintaining a healthy weight may help you keep healthy joints. In addition, consuming a healthy diet might nourish your joints with crucial nutrients. Also, you may consider a joint supplement to support your joints.

Nutrajoint is enriched with rosehip extract, Boswellia, curcumin, and vitamin C, which might support joint health. It may also reduce pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Nevertheless, we did not find any Nutrajoint Reviews to support these claims.

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Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Gelatin is LIKELY SAFE for most people in food amounts. The larger amounts used in medicine are POSSIBLY SAFE. There’s some evidence that gelatin in doses up to 10 grams daily can be safely used for up to 6 months.

Gelatin can cause an unpleasant taste, feelings of heaviness in the stomach, bloating, heartburn, and belching. Gelatin can also cause allergic reactions. In some people, allergic reactions have been severe enough to damage the heart and cause death.

There is some concern about the safety of gelatin because it comes from animal sources. Some people are worried that unsafe manufacturing practices might lead to contamination of gelatin products with diseased animal tissues including those that might transmit mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy). Although this risk seems to be low, many experts advise against using animal-derived supplements like gelatin.

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Alternative Product:

The product comes in two main variants; one has glucosamine and the other one doesn’t. In a nutshell, the following are the ingredients to expect;

Gelatin – this is the main product in NutraJoint. Gelatin is a form of hydrolyzed collagen that is essential in our bodies. Collagen forms the bulk of our connective tissue and is critical for the proper growing of the connective tissue.
Glucosamine – this is optional in NutraJoint. It plays an important role in the repair of damaged and worn out collagen.
Calcium – Calcium is an important mineral in the formation of bones. In fact, it is the most abundant mineral in bones and is responsible for bone mass
Phosphorous – this is the second most abundant mineral in bones. It is also responsible for maintaining strong bones and building bone mass
Zinc – this is another mineral that has an active role in bone formation. In addition, it is crucial for the synthesis of Vitamin D
Vitamin D – Vitamin is crucial for building strong and dense bones. It manages the levels of calcium in your body
Vitamin C – vitamin C reduce bone loss especially in elderly people.

A resilient blend to help deliver relief from inflammation, promote overall joint wellbeing, while managing the pain associated with injury and arthritis.

Benefits

BENEFITS

HELPS TO PROTECT JOINTS

Turmeric helps to maintain joint flexibility and joint health.

MAINTAIN HEALTHY BONES

Green Tea can help to strengthen bones.

RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS

Piperine helps to maintain the integrity of the body and enhance turmeric absorption.

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IDEAL FOR

Elderly people who need to nourish their joints.
Those who experience pain, stiffness or swelling in their joints.
Those who experience arthritic back and neck pain.
Individuals who need to provide extra support to their joints to avoid injuries.

NUTRITION

Nutritional Information	Per 100 ml
Energy	9 kJ/2 kcal
Total fat	0.2 g
of which Saturates	0.09 g
Carbohydrates	0.1 g
of which Sugars	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	0 g

Dietary Information

Vegan
Gluten free
Soya free
Sugar Free
Kosher
Vegetarian
Wheat free
Dairy free

Will Knox’s new NutraJoint supplement maintain healthy joints and bones and help reduce the symptoms of arthritis and other joint diseases?

BENEFITS OF NUTRAJOINT DISPUTED

Will Knox’s new NutraJoint supplement maintain healthy joints and bones and help reduce the symptoms of arthritis and other joint diseases?

The Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter isn’t so sure. This month’s cover story says that “the ability of gelatin to aid joint health is essentially untested.”

NutraJoint is not much more than Knox gelatin, treated so that it doesn’t gel, with added vitamin C and calcium. The product literature suggests mixing a scoop of NutraJoint with your morning coffee, tea or orange juice for two months. After that, the company’s promotional literature says, you “may” start to feel results.

Although there has been little research to test the theory that gelatin increases the availability of two amino acids used to make collagen, a major component of joint cartilage, there is more substantial proof of vitamin C’s role in healthy joints. “There is at least one sound study linking high intakes of vitamin C with a reduced risk of cartilage loss for people with osteoarthritis,” the Tufts article says. However, as the article points out, vitamin C is widely available in foods, and vitamin C supplements cost less than NutraJoint.

Drinking a glass of milk or taking a calcium supplement also is a cheaper way to obtain necessary calcium than by drinking NutraJoint, which costs about $8 for a 14-day supply.

How do you keep those joints healthy and operating smoothly? The nutrition letter suggests two ways: Maintain ideal weight and get regular physical activity.

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