Joint Essentials by German Elite Nutrition
Joint Essentials by German Elite Nutrition combines glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, Boswellia, Cissus, hyaluronic acid, type II collagen (Collavant N2) and vitamin C in a tablet. A daily serving of six tablets contains a total of over 5300 mg of ingredients. Six tablets a day sounds like a lot, but that amount cannot fit into one or two tablets.
Eight ingredients listed
Per daily serving of six tablets you get 1200 mg glucosamine HCL, 1200 mg chondroitin sulphate, 1200 mg MSM, 1000 mg Cissus quadrangularis extract, 500 mg frankincense extract (Boswellia), 200 mg hyaluronic acid, 40 mg Collavant N2 collagen and 12 mg vitamin C. Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM are often combined together in a single formula. The glucosamine HCL provides 1056 mg of pure glucosamine per serving, and the chondroitin sulphate provides 1080 mg of chondroitin. MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane, an organic sulfur compound. Glucosamine and chondroitin are substances that occur naturally in cartilage and connective tissue. Joint Essentials combines them with plant extracts and collagen in a tablet. This allows you to combine substances in a single product that you would otherwise obtain from several separate products.
Vitamin C for collagen formation
Each daily serving contains 12 mg of vitamin C (15% of the reference intake). Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the bones, and vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the cartilage. In addition, vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Apart from that, the formula contains collagen in the form of Collavant N2, a type II collagen.
Plant extracts: Boswellia and Cissus
In addition to the basics, there are two plant extracts. Frankincense, or Boswellia serrata, is standardized to 85% boswellic acids. Boswellia helps keep joints cool and comfortable*. Cissus quadrangularis is a plant that is standardized here to 40% ketosterone. Both extracts are concentrated: the Cissus extract is a 20:1 concentrate and the frankincense extract is a 5:1 concentrate, which means that a multiple of dried plant is processed into it. While a single glucosamine preparation is simpler, Joint Essentials focuses on breadth.
Usage
Take six tablets daily, spread throughout the day, with sufficient water. Compared to a single glucosamine product, you get a broader mix per serving here, including collagen, plant extracts and vitamin C. Those who like to have everything in a tablet save themselves the trouble of combining separate products, each with its own dosage and intake schedule.
A jar contains 180 tablets, sufficient for 30 days at six tablets per day. Please note that the formula contains collagen, so this supplement is not vegan.
*Health claim pending European approval.