Healthy Joints
Glucosamine formulas, collagen powder and a massage oil for joint support, shipped across Canada.
Compare the formulas
| Product | Key ingredients | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Designs for Health JointSoothe | Glucosamine sulphate, MSM, hyaluronic acid, green-lipped mussel, boswellia, turmeric | Broad formula. Contains shellfish. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. |
| Vita Aid Vegi-Glucosamine Complex | Vegetarian glucosamine with boswellia and turmeric | A choice if you avoid shellfish or animal ingredients. |
| Designs for Health Arthroben | Two patented collagens with Univestin (skullcap and cutch tree) | A powder to mix into water or juice. NPN 80139201. |
For massage after activity, try Organic House Stopain Oil. For medicated pain relief, see Pain Relief.
What to expect
Studies of glucosamine for knee and hip osteoarthritis have had mixed results. If you try it, give it 8 to 12 weeks at the label dose before you judge it. Losing extra weight and strengthening the muscles around the joint have the strongest evidence.
Check before you start
Ask a pharmacist or doctor before taking a joint supplement if you:
- take a blood thinner such as warfarin
- have diabetes
- are allergic to shellfish
- are pregnant or breastfeeding (JointSoothe's label says not to use it at all)
See a doctor about a joint that is hot, red or swollen, or that hurts after an injury.
Wondering how collagen types and forms differ? Read Collagen Types and Forms Compared.
