Joint supplements

Kirsty_UK

I'm off on holiday in a few weeks, and part of it involves a four day trek, mostly uphill, at altitude. I've been doing a lot of walking in preparation, but I found at the end of saturday's walk my knees were a little sore (and still are today). It's probably to be expected, because we were walking for 6 1/2 hours, but I'm considering taking some kind of supplement between now and when I go on holiday to prepare.

Does anyone have any experience/suggestions? Whatever I take would need to have some proven scientific (or at least scientifically logical!) effect/benefit - so if you have links to information on the supplement and how it works, that would be great!

Thanks all x

karenkyates

i take a suppliment called Jointace (vitabiotis) its Ideal for those with an active life, in sport or those who wish to take special care of their joints and cartilage in later life!
i am sure seven seas do a similar type of supliment

couldnt tell you if they are effective or if it was my kickboxing training that made me more flexible lol

Kirsty_UK

thanks Karen - I'll check them out

EDIT: They have loads of diff ones - which ones did you take?

http://www.vitabiotics.com/Jointace/

KyleB65

My wife suggested Replenex (Melaleuca version of Glucosamine with Chondroitin).
This has worked well for me.
I train in Martial Arts and this has helped with my ankles, knees and shoulders.

Kirsty_UK

The joinace ones have various combinations of glucosamine, condriotin, and omega 3, along with some with collagen. It's just confusing as to which combination I need :S

karenkyates

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joint-flex-1000-Chondroitin-Rosehip-tablets/dp/B003CMVING
this is the brand i used... i will link you in fb, it might be quicker

*edit*
or not on FB lol, my acc. is unavalible

Kirsty_UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joint-flex-1000-Chondroitin-Rosehip-tablets/dp/B003CMVING
this is the brand i used... i will link you in fb, it might be quicker

*edit*
or not on FB lol, my acc. is unavalible

thanks

ps your fb unavailable?! oh no!

Teemo

I'm off on holiday in a few weeks, and part of it involves a four day trek, mostly uphill, at altitude. I've been doing a lot of walking in preparation, but I found at the end of saturday's walk my knees were a little sore (and still are today). It's probably to be expected, because we were walking for 6 1/2 hours, but I'm considering taking some kind of supplement between now and when I go on holiday to prepare.

Does anyone have any experience/suggestions? Whatever I take would need to have some proven scientific (or at least scientifically logical!) effect/benefit - so if you have links to information on the supplement and how it works, that would be great!

Thanks all x

Unfortunately when it comes to joints, I don't think there is anything that is "proven scientifically". Chondroitin, glucosamine, and MSM have all been prescribed at various times for joint ailments but there's no solid evidence that they actually help. Anecdotally, however, many people with joint problems or who abuse their joints take them. Including myself.

Danahimself

So after starting to run more on sidewalks my knees are beginning to feel it and because of it am concerned about the cartilage being worn. I wonder though if just routinely warming up your joints before pounding the concrete is the best remedy. So it seems glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM are the compounds needed to aid knees, however I am sure it takes quite some time of taking the supplement to notice any improvements if at all. So while still continuing to run and wear the knees could one say it would be pointless to take such supplements without stopping from running?