Best Overall Joint Support Product?

[MrEbonics]

you cant go wrong with orange triad, especially for price/value. it also has many of the best forms of vitamins/minerals in it, so make sure to compare those to your multi as well ;)

was just looking at it and considering buying it until i saw you must take 6 pills per serving
thats pretty gay. i dont like having to down a ****load of pills for just 1 product when im already taking a couple fish oil pills, some green tea pills, and some weght loss pills.
i dont like to overdo vitamins and i would def be overdoing my vitamins if i took the full serving despite wanting the full serving of the digestion and joint part of the triad.
im stuck :(

[fischetti]

you cant go wrong with orange triad, especially for price/value. it also has many of the best forms of vitamins/minerals in it, so make sure to compare those to your multi as well ;)

Im goin to give both a shot, flex and triad and see which is better,the one that is better i will take for the long run.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

was just looking at it and considering buying it until i saw you must take 6 pills per serving
thats pretty gay. i dont like having to down a ****load of pills for just 1 product when im already taking a couple fish oil pills, some green tea pills, and some weght loss pills.
i dont like to overdo vitamins and i would def be overdoing my vitamins if i took the full serving despite wanting the full serving of the digestion and joint part of the triad.
im stuck :(
its 6 tabs per day (you divide it up with major meals so only 2 or 3 tabs per meal) takes 1-2 seconds and gets you your multi, joint product and digestion/immune aids. if anything, you will save time rather than taking all of those separately ;)

Im goin to give both a shot, flex and triad and see which is better,the one that is better i will take for the long run.
excellent, up for the challenge :) (when comparing also consider price as orange triad is much more than a joint product)

[RosieCheeScott]

If you had to pick just ONE joint support product, what would be the best one for the best results?

Please pick product and include the brand. Give your reasons...

Product: OsteoSport by Applied Nutriceuticals.

Reasons: OsteoSport is awesome. My knee and hip problems are GONE when I am using it (and it only takes 2-3 days to notice a difference)...In February 2009 I broke my left scaphoid (in two places). 6.5 weeks and 3 casts later, the final cast was removed. Considering that the usual minimum period of being casted for with a scaphoid fracture is 9 weeks, mine coming off after only 6.5 weeks is a big deal. Throughout the entire time (pre, during, and most definitely to continue after during rehabilitation and beyond) my casting I was using OsteoSport. The OsteoSport has definitely contributed to the accelerated healing of my injury. I love this product!

[fischetti]

Product: OsteoSport by Applied Nutriceuticals.

Reasons: OsteoSport is awesome. My knee and hip problems are GONE when I am using it (and it only takes 2-3 days to notice a difference)...In February 2009 I broke my left scaphoid (in two places). 6.5 weeks and 3 casts later, the final cast was removed. Considering that the usual minimum period of being casted for with a scaphoid fracture is 9 weeks, mine coming off after only 6.5 weeks is a big deal. Throughout the entire time (pre, during, and most definitely to continue after during rehabilitation and beyond) my casting I was using OsteoSport. The OsteoSport has definitely contributed to the accelerated healing of my injury. I love this product!

Okay so youre a rep for this company that sells this product:)

[Kingh90]

http://www.jointjuice.com/jointjuice.php

best joint support out there hands down

[RosieCheeScott]

Okay so youre a rep for this company that sells this product:)

Makes no difference as to whether I am a rep or not; and I actually started using OsteoSport BEFORE I became a rep. I am always honest and objective in my assessment of how a product affects me; and I ONLY use products that WORK and produce RESULTS! Therefore, if I had used something that did a better job re joints, ligaments, tendons, and bone, etc. for me, I would have mentioned that instead.

[fischetti]

Makes no difference as to whether I am a rep or not; and I actually started using OsteoSport BEFORE I became a rep. I am always honest and objective in my assessment of how a product affects me; and I ONLY use products that WORK and produce RESULTS! Therefore, if I had used something that did a better job re joints, ligaments, tendons, and bone, etc. for me, I would have mentioned that instead.

So youre the rep for them;)

[Jam1l]

In conjunction with Orange Triad would there be any other supplement one would recommend do help overall joint relief, more importantly knee pain due to injury?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

In conjunction with Orange Triad would there be any other supplement one would recommend do help overall joint relief, more importantly knee pain due to injury?

bulk cissus or blue gene (has additional benefits as well obviously) :cool:

[jazzyboy]

My only problem with deciding about this is that Orange Triad seems to have not enough for too much.

[48Volts]

My only problem with deciding about this is that Orange Triad seems to have not enough for too much.

Yeah, I've been kinda wondering the same. I'm really interested in it, cause I spend money on a multi and money on flex. OT combines both, for less money, but it doesn't have enough in it.

I guess you get what you pay for, yea?

[jazzyboy]

Yeah, I've been kinda wondering the same. I'm really interested in it, cause I spend money on a multi and money on flex. OT combines both, for less money, but it doesn't have enough in it.

I guess you get what you pay for, yea?

Yeah but would it be cheaper to buy a multi with 100 servings and get a really good joint supp?

[Jam1l]

bulk cissus or blue gene (has additional benefits as well obviously) :cool:

I don't quite understand the additional benefits of blue gene. It seems somewhat interesting. I actually strained my ACL and miniscus about 6 months ago and orange triad as helped relieve some pain but will blue gene actually create a more notacible difference. Also blue gene isn't a test booster is it?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

My only problem with deciding about this is that Orange Triad seems to have not enough for too much.


Yeah, I've been kinda wondering the same. I'm really interested in it, cause I spend money on a multi and money on flex. OT combines both, for less money, but it doesn't have enough in it.

I guess you get what you pay for, yea?
its got everything you need and at a great price. the feedback has been great as well and the vitamin/mineral forms top most other multis in the online store. it also has the digestion/immune aids as well.

I don't quite understand the additional benefits of blue gene. It seems somewhat interesting. I actually strained my ACL and miniscus about 6 months ago and orange triad as helped relieve some pain but will blue gene actually create a more notacible difference. Also blue gene isn't a test booster is it?

it has cissus which users report does wonders for bones/tendons/ligaments. it also has many other benefits. its not a test booster, but it does have icariin in it :)

[pyro123]

Is it safe to use both Blue Gene and super Cissus Rx? I am not active training right now as i let tendons heal for a while. What would the Gene dosage should be for me?

[frankie7]

Flex + Cissus RX daily?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Is it safe to use both Blue Gene and super Cissus Rx? I am not active training right now as i let tendons heal for a while. What would the Gene dosage should be for me?

yes, but blue gene already has cissus so no need to add more

[canecorso2009]

Applied Nutriceuticals Osteo-Sport

[pyro123]

yes, but blue gene already has cissus so no need to add more

I feel so dizzy, been taking Cissus 2 months (6tabs) in a row. Do we need to cycle this?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I feel so dizzy, been taking Cissus 2 months (6tabs) in a row. Do we need to cycle this?

what are you taking in total? how much water too?

[pyro123]

what are you taking in total? how much water too?

For 1.5 months, been taking 2 packs/day of Animal Omega, 1 pack/day of Animal Flex, 1-2 pills of NOW omega, and 6 pill/day of Cissus. I took today's off and will continue with the cissus only from now on. I am rushing to get better for the summer plus my job requires travel.

[denverizzles]

For 1.5 months, been taking 2 packs/day of Animal Omega, 1 pack/day of Animal Flex, 1-2 pills of NOW omega, and 6 pill/day of Cissus. I took today's off and will continue with the cissus only from now on. I am rushing to get better for the summer plus my job requires travel.

more joint support pills does not equal faster recovery

[Armbender]

USPLabs Super Cissus...this stuff has done miracles for my elbow which takes a beating from profesional Arm Wrestling...more important than a Multi for me...A++++

[pyro123]

USPLabs Super Cissus...this stuff has done miracles for my elbow which takes a beating from profesional Arm Wrestling...more important than a Multi for me...A++++

I agree. This has saved me surgery on one shoulder. But the disservice is for a faster effect, the dosage should be at least 6mg/day (8 tablets), not 4.5mg/day is been promoted.
CL, can this be converted into a viral injectable form? are u guys working on this?

[asalways]

Animal Flex, Pak and Omega are the best ones for joint support. Plus exercise and nutrition will give better results (specially for athletes)

One Pak daily from each in divided doses, may be in three or four.

[fischetti]

Animal Flex, Pak and Omega are the best ones for joint support. Plus exercise and nutrition will give better results (specially for athletes)

One Pak daily from each in divided doses, may be in three or four.

Just as i thought a universal rep,oh yeah and their is nothing wrong with that:)

[asalways]

Just as i thought a universal rep,oh yeah and their is nothing wrong with that:)

Am not a Universal Rep, But have been recommending it to my clients with good positive results. I am not underestimating other products or brands, but this stack has worked best for Serious athletes. Not for general populace.

[fischetti]

Am not a Universal Rep, But have been recommending it to my clients with good positive results. I am not underestimating other products or brands, but this stack has worked best for Serious athletes. Not for general populace.

so what do you think of orange triad?

[turbodeez]

I've been using Orange Triad now for about a week. Great Stuff!

My knee has been bothering me for a long time so it's been hard doing cardio on the treadmill, eliptical etc. I've used numerous knee braces hoping it would help but no luck and I'm lucky to stay on the treadmill for 10 mins until my knee starts acting up.

Ever since I've been taking the vitamins, I haven't experienced any knee pain. I can't say for sure the OT is the cure but so far, so good and no knee pain. Digestive system has been in tip top condition if you know what I mean!!

[asalways]

so what do you think of orange triad?

Have not tried Orange Triad! But have read some good reviews of it. Have u used it! You can give me your comments

[fischetti]

Have not tried Orange Triad! But have read some good reviews of it. Have u used it! You can give me your comments

I ordered it 4 days ago should recive it soon, when im in about the third week in i will comment on the product.

[asalways]

I ordered it 4 days ago should recive it soon, when im in about the third week in i will comment on the product.

okays, awaiting your results!

[asalways]

This Thread was designed to name the best overall joint supplement (means just one). If this is the question then two names come to the mind: Animal Flex and Orange Triad. Because both of them provide almost complete supplemental profile for maximum joint support.

Other brands cant be underestimated, but to get the most out of just single brand, then these two stand rest ahead of other brands.

NOW Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM is also a complete profile joint supplement. But it needs certain other additions, such as a multi.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I've been using Orange Triad now for about a week. Great Stuff!

My knee has been bothering me for a long time so it's been hard doing cardio on the treadmill, eliptical etc. I've used numerous knee braces hoping it would help but no luck and I'm lucky to stay on the treadmill for 10 mins until my knee starts acting up.

Ever since I've been taking the vitamins, I haven't experienced any knee pain. I can't say for sure the OT is the cure but so far, so good and no knee pain. Digestive system has been in tip top condition if you know what I mean!!
awesome, glad all the complexes are working well in synergy to give you a complete health upgrade :)

I ordered it 4 days ago should recive it soon, when im in about the third week in i will comment on the product.
looking forward to your feedback

This Thread was designed to name the best overall joint supplement (means just one). If this is the question then two names come to the mind: Animal Flex and Orange Triad. Because both of them provide almost complete supplemental profile for maximum joint support.

Other brands cant be underestimated, but to get the most out of just single brand, then these two stand rest ahead of other brands.

NOW Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM is also a complete profile joint supplement. But it needs certain other additions, such as a multi.
two good options, but dont forget, for the same amount of money, orange triad also give a very good and highly bio available multi vitamin and a digestion/immune complex, all in one bottle :)

[48Volts]

I ordered OT and I started it 3 days ago. Not a big difference yet, but hopefully i'll be able to tell in the next week.

I wanted to know if anyone else's urine has been almost florescent yellow? I'm trying to figure out wether it's the orange triad or the extra crystal light i've been drinking lately.

[Universal Rep]

For anyone interested in Flex, some reviews. Those who use Flex, swear by it. Look at my sig... There's a reason it's been voted #1 joint supp three years runnin'...

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=8557

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1225011&highlight=animal+flex

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=3029

[enswalters]

Im goin to give both a shot, flex and triad and see which is better,the one that is better i will take for the long run.

I'm going to try the same thing. I just ordered Flex to go with my Pak, will run it until I run out then switch over to Orange Triad to compare results.

[Kurt Hustle]

Hey Controlled rep...just a question...so you guys are saying the Orange Triad is a multi AND joint sup? ....I'm a faithful Flex/Pak user but honestly lately I'm getting sick of taking 17 pills a day between both.

I guess my question is ....is the Orange Triad a suitable replacement for my multi? Or is it a joint sup that just happens to also have some of the same components as a multi. Thanks.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I ordered OT and I started it 3 days ago. Not a big difference yet, but hopefully i'll be able to tell in the next week.

I wanted to know if anyone else's urine has been almost florescent yellow? I'm trying to figure out wether it's the orange triad or the extra crystal light i've been drinking lately.
yes, that is from orange triad. B vitamins will do that to your urine and is normal/safe

I'm going to try the same thing. I just ordered Flex to go with my Pak, will run it until I run out then switch over to Orange Triad to compare results.
awesome, we are up for the comparison :)

Hey Controlled rep...just a question...so you guys are saying the Orange Triad is a multi AND joint sup? ....I'm a faithful Flex/Pak user but honestly lately I'm getting sick of taking 17 pills a day between both.

I guess my question is ....is the Orange Triad a suitable replacement for my multi? Or is it a joint sup that just happens to also have some of the same components as a multi. Thanks.
yes, its not only a fully dosed multi and joint supplement, but a digestion/immune aid as well :)

it is fully dosed in all of its components and is a lot easier to take than multiple product. it also offers better/more bio available forms of the vitamins/minerals than most other multis sold on this site ;)

[YoungEx20]

it also offers better/more bio available forms of the vitamins/minerals than most other multis sold on this site ;)
Could you compare differences in bio-availability between your product (OT), Animal Pak, Optimum Nutrition's Opti Men, NOW Adam and AST Multi Pro 32X?

Sorry if I named a few too many for you to tackle at once, I named all the popular ones. I'm def. trying to make sure I take the cheapest and most bio-available product available. Yes, I unfortunately have to care about value (Best and Cheapest at the same time) as well.

[phigg]

I just bought GNC's TriFlex Hyaluronic Acid, which also contains a full complement of glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM.

Glucosamine ...1500mg
Chondroitin ...1200mg
MSM .......900mg
Hyaluronic Acid ....30mg

I got it because in addition to a (historically) lousy back, I'm starting to feel a little pain in my right shoulder, and it's not the usual DOMS either. (maybe I'm weird, but I love the feeling of DOMS)
I've been on Naproxen for about a year now (for the back), so I'm not sure how much more I'll get from the supplements.


I'm going to pick up some oil too, but I'm not sure if I should get Flax seed or Fish?

[Universal Rep]

Check out a recent review for Animal Flex:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=341808331#post341808331

"Enough depressing talk, now lets talk today. I have been using animal fles for 1 month now and dammit i am a new man. This is no placebo affect at all. This is real world truth. This is no fake ass magazine article making false claims, this is all true.

I came on these forums seeking help and a few of you universal reps suggested i just give it a try. I figured its so cheap why not. Then when it didnt work i could come on here and tell you all how you were full of it. Well, today i am here to eat my crow and my words because you universal reps and other posters who said it would help were right and i was wrong. Monday i pressed the 100 pounds dumbells with minimal pain. Last Friday i shoulder pressed the 80 pound dumbells with no pain what so ever! If this keeps up i will not only be as strong but stronger than i was before i got hurt. I dont even have to use two hands anyore to bosst up my left arm when i use a hammer machine! You guys have given me my free weights backa nd i can now grow again. Im trying to not get to crazy to fast so im easing back into it but i feel like i can now train like i used to and can grow once again. I am totally blown away by Animal Flex and feel it is a staple for me from now on. Why in the hell i didnt use this stuff before a month ago i will never know. I refused to believe you people and you guys talked me into trying a can of it. As far as im concerned this stuff is a miracle in a can and youve got my respect and business for life. I literally nearly cried when i discovered i could use free weights again and i could train how i choose to. I can now get away from all those damn machines so much. Dont get me wrong machines help and have their place but i dont start with machines, im a free weight guy. Nothing gets me stronger and bigger than using free weights.

I dont know what else to say execpt for the fact that you all were right who told me it would help and im sorry i didnt believe you. Thank you so much for all of you who suggested this to me and thanx to universal reps for being so damn cool. I literally love you guys! You have saved my workout life. The rate im going ill be back to my old self with another can or two of this flex stuff. each week i see myself getting better. I strongly feel this would not have happened had i not decided to use Animal Fles. Something caused the healing process to begin after all this time. This is all ive done differently so i am almost 100% sure it was Animal Flex!

My rating is an official 10 out of 10 on everything
Its even very cost effective so why not use it. This stuff is miracle in a can!"




For more reviews/feedback:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=341808331#post341808331

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=8557

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=3029


There's a reason Flex is #1.

[member666]

I just bought GNC's TriFlex Hyaluronic Acid, which also contains a full complement of glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM. http://www.tracker-analytics.com/track/img/3360/s09v0317fvxp/00.gif

I'm going to pick up some oil too, but I'm not sure if I should get Flax seed or Fish?

How about that Joint-V by SportPharma? Heard good stuff about that as well. I just bought me some Fish Oil recently from GNC. It tastes like lemon. lol

[CONTROLLED LABS]

WOW, look at the ad :D


Could you compare differences in bio-availability between your product (OT), Animal Pak, Optimum Nutrition's Opti Men, NOW Adam and AST Multi Pro 32X?

Sorry if I named a few too many for you to tackle at once, I named all the popular ones. I'm def. trying to make sure I take the cheapest and most bio-available product available. Yes, I unfortunately have to care about value (Best and Cheapest at the same time) as well.

I cant compare as its against forum rules. but look at the vitamin/mineral forms in each and you will see for yourself.

[ripped2shreds777]

How does one really know if the joint supplement is working if one doesnt have joint pain to begin with? I use Controlled Labs Orange Triad in the same 2-2-2 or occasionaly 1-1-1-1-1-1 dosage as I did a year ago and my joints feel fantastic. But then again im 24 years old. I guess no pain is good pain with regards to joints, so I like this product. Plus it's easier for me to use an all inclusive multivitamin and joint support then seperate multivitamins and joint supports. Ill post again here when Im in my 40s and let u know if my joints hurt, as of now though, I feel great.

[Mr. Jeff]

I'm about to start OT soon, and I was considering using my remaining 2 week supply of Flex with it, would I be over doing it with the joint support?

[Universal Rep]

Could you compare differences in bio-availability

Unless ya did a real study on all the products ya mentioned, I don't see how anyone could give ya a real answer on this... Bioavailability of single ingredients, let alone the entire supp, is more than just a function of the bioavailability of individual ingredients in isolation...

[CONTROLLED LABS]

How does one really know if the joint supplement is working if one doesnt have joint pain to begin with? I use Controlled Labs Orange Triad in the same 2-2-2 or occasionaly 1-1-1-1-1-1 dosage as I did a year ago and my joints feel fantastic. But then again im 24 years old. I guess no pain is good pain with regards to joints, so I like this product. Plus it's easier for me to use an all inclusive multivitamin and joint support then seperate multivitamins and joint supports. Ill post again here when Im in my 40s and let u know if my joints hurt, as of now though, I feel great.
glad to hear it. orange triad is amazing on many levels. cant do that spread out dosing with many other multis out there

I'm about to start OT soon, and I was considering using my remaining 2 week supply of Flex with it, would I be over doing it with the joint support?

nah, that would be a waste, all you will need is the orange triad

[toRin]

Joint Promotion form Advocare... Simply because I know who makes my product and I can trust it works..
https://www.advocare.com/09045164/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W2991&id=D
https://www.advocare.com/09045164/Products/SciMed/default.aspx

[Mr. Jeff]

glad to hear it. orange triad is amazing on many levels. cant do that spread out dosing with many other multis out there


nah, that would be a waste, all you will need is the orange triad

You're saying OT is that effective, or would my body just not absorb it all? My joints have been aching overtime, I was thinking of megadosing with joint products (2 weeks of remaining Flex) to see if I'll notice improvement.

[phigg]

How about that Joint-V by SportPharma? Heard good stuff about that as well. I just bought me some Fish Oil recently from GNC. It tastes like lemon. lol

I'm going to assume you didn't get the caps but the liquid form..unless you chew the caps? lol.

Anyway, I lucked out with the oils. Walgreens had a buy one get one free promotion for "Nature's Bounty" (I think?), so I bought flaxseed oil caps and got free fish oil caps with it, same number of caps. (I think that promotion is still going on)
So I take one flaxseed cap in the morning, and one fish oil at night, (along with my Triflex 3 times a day) and hedge my bets. Best of both worlds! ;)

[CONTROLLED LABS]

You're saying OT is that effective, or would my body just not absorb it all? My joints have been aching overtime, I was thinking of megadosing with joint products (2 weeks of remaining Flex) to see if I'll notice improvement.

the effective doses as per the studies. more is not always better or more effective

[enswalters]

Blue Gene works wonder for joint pain.

I started taking Blue Gene and my shoulder pain started to fade away around week 2, and now that I'm almost done with the bottle the pain has disappeared.

[imenraged]

Cissus.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Blue Gene works wonder for joint pain.

I started taking Blue Gene and my shoulder pain started to fade away around week 2, and now that I'm almost done with the bottle the pain has disappeared.

yup, and its not even a joint supplement per say, even though it does help in that department. stacked with orange triad and its the ultimate joint supplement plus a TON more :)

[-Ironside-]

I've tried flex and it's good stuff but I'm wondering how well orange triad will compare against that....
For now I say flex since I have no experience with triad. If I order some triad I'll chime back in and give you a comparison :)

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I've tried flex and it's good stuff but I'm wondering how well orange triad will compare against that....
For now I say flex since I have no experience with triad. If I order some triad I'll chime back in and give you a comparison :)
are you taking a multi? with triad you would get both, plus more for the same price as your current joint supp :)

[naturalguy]

I've tried flex and it's good stuff but I'm wondering how well orange triad will compare against that....
For now I say flex since I have no experience with triad. If I order some triad I'll chime back in and give you a comparison :)

Compare the formulas. There is a big difference. Animal Flex is a targeted joint supplement formulated for bodybuilders and hard training athletes. We didn't design it to be convenient. We did not compromise the formula. You will see ingredients in Animal Flex that you won't in other joint formulas like patented CMO:

WHAT IS CETYLMYRISTOLEATE ?
Cetyl Myristoleate is an all-natural medium chain fatty acid found in only a small number of very select species of animals. Clinical experience suggests that Cetyl Myristoleate acts as an anti-inflammatory, as well as a surfactant and lubricant for damaged joints. Basically, it makes them more "slippery." This substance holds the promise of being the most effective solution to joint problems of any product ever introduced into the market. It is not habit-forming and contains no harsh chemicals or drugs that can cause side effects. It works in a natural manner by acting at the site of inflammation, is highly resistant to oxidation, it has a relatively long life in the body.

Animal Flex also has a joint support complex that you won't find in other formulas.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

orange triad, while it happens to have many complexes/uses, is fully dosed in each. it is perfect for athletes and/or those who lift. you get a convenient and a fully dosed product that has great feedback and works :)

[SportPharmaRep]

How about that Joint-V by SportPharma? Heard good stuff about that as well. I just bought me some Fish Oil recently from GNC. It tastes like lemon. lol

Joint-V is great for hard training athletes to use as foundational support. It's only $15.99 for a 45 day supply here at bb.com: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sport/jointv.html

Along with Multi-V, it makes up our foundational Daily V Stack:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sport/sport.htm#combos

[Mr. Jeff]

I went ahead and stacked OT with Flex and I can't say it's making a difference. Been at it for a week now.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I went ahead and stacked OT with Flex and I can't say it's making a difference. Been at it for a week now.

as I said earlier, orange triad has you covered, you dont need both :)

[theACEofSPADES]

as I said earlier, orange triad has you covered, you dont need both :)

Isn't Flex more potent in joint support?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Isn't Flex more potent in joint support?

we arent allowed to compare products, but both are fully dosed joint products ;)

[naturalguy]

Isn't Flex more potent in joint support?

Animal Flex is a lot more comprehensive and complete

[theACEofSPADES]

we arent allowed to compare products, but both are fully dosed joint products ;)


Animal Flex is a lot more comprehensive and complete

:rolleyes:

:D

[CONTROLLED LABS]

:rolleyes:

:D

in his biased opinion, mine obviously differes. I refrained from comparing as per bb.com rules ;)

[Mr. Jeff]

as I said earlier, orange triad has you covered, you dont need both :)

My joints don't feeling any better from using just Flex to OT and Flex.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

My joints don't feeling any better from using just Flex to OT and Flex.
the ingredients overlap, so more is not better like I said. you can do orange triad and some cissus which is not in either one and should help more too

[Mr. Jeff]

the ingredients overlap, so more is not better like I said. you can do orange triad and some cissus which is not in either one and should help more too

I figured I could use more joint support than the average lifter since I'm working out 2-3 hours a day. Based on my experience, cissus is a total waste of money. And yeah, I ran two bottles of it.

[naturalguy]

:rolleyes:

:D

It's not opinion. We are allowed to talk about ingredients. With Animal Flex we set out to make a targeted joint supplement for hard training bodybuilders/athletes. We don't fool around when it comes to joints. We left no stone unturned and did not compromise the formula. Feel free to compare it:

Vitamin C(as Ascorbic Acid) 100mg
Vitamin E(as D-Alpha Tocopherol) 100mg
Zinc(as Zinc Picolinate) 15mg
Selenium(as Sodium Selenate) 70mcg
Manganese(as Manganese Sulfate) 1mg

Joint Construction Complex 3000mg
Glucosamine (As HCL, Sulfate KCI)
Methylsulfonymethane (MSM)
Chondroitin Sulfate A (CSA)
Chondroitin Sulfate C (CSC)

Joint Lubrication Complex 1000mg
Flaxseed Oil (50% Alpha Linolenic Acid)
Cetyl Myristoleate Proprietary Blend (Cetyl Myristoleaste*, Cetyl Myristate*, Cetyl Palmitate*, Cetyl Laurate*, Cetyl Palmitoleate*, Cetyl Oleate*)
Hyaluronic Acid


Joint Support Complex 1000mg
Ginger Root Extract (Gingerols, Shogaols)
Turmeric Extract (Curcumin)
Boswellia (Boswellic Acid)
Quercetin
Bromelain

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I figured I could use more joint support than the average lifter since I'm working out 2-3 hours a day. Based on my experience, cissus is a total waste of money. And yeah, I ran two bottles of it.

there is a limit to what your body can use, more is usually wasted/ what brand cissus did you use? some of the cissus isnt great, but if you get a good extract it should help

[theACEofSPADES]

It's not opinion. We are allowed to talk about ingredients. With Animal Flex we set out to make a targeted joint supplement for hard training bodybuilders/athletes. We don't fool around when it comes to joints. We left no stone unturned and did not compromise the formula. Feel free to compare it:

Vitamin C(as Ascorbic Acid) 100mg
Vitamin E(as D-Alpha Tocopherol) 100mg
Zinc(as Zinc Picolinate) 15mg
Selenium(as Sodium Selenate) 70mcg
Manganese(as Manganese Sulfate) 1mg

Joint Construction Complex 3000mg
Glucosamine (As HCL, Sulfate KCI)
Methylsulfonymethane (MSM)
Chondroitin Sulfate A (CSA)
Chondroitin Sulfate C (CSC)

Joint Lubrication Complex 1000mg
Flaxseed Oil (50% Alpha Linolenic Acid)
Cetyl Myristoleate Proprietary Blend (Cetyl Myristoleaste*, Cetyl Myristate*, Cetyl Palmitate*, Cetyl Laurate*, Cetyl Palmitoleate*, Cetyl Oleate*)
Hyaluronic Acid


Joint Support Complex 1000mg
Ginger Root Extract (Gingerols, Shogaols)
Turmeric Extract (Curcumin)
Boswellia (Boswellic Acid)
Quercetin
Bromelain

Indeed. I take Flex right now and it's pretty solid. If only all your supps could be around 25 bucks for 44 servings :D

[Mr. Jeff]

there is a limit to what your body can use, more is usually wasted/ what brand cissus did you use? some of the cissus isnt great, but if you get a good extract it should help

Are there any studies that you're aware of that state how much joint support the human body can utilize? I've done searches, but have found nothing. I try to spread apart my servings of OT and Flex as far apart as possible. Basically, 3 OT pills in the morning, Flex around mid/late afternoon, and remaining 3 OT pills late in the PM.

I used Primaforce's cissus. What's a brand you recommend?

Does cissus actually do anything to repair joints, or is the relief people experience from it the analgesic effects, similar to anti-inflammatories?

[gunit00]

It's not opinion. We are allowed to talk about ingredients. With Animal Flex we set out to make a targeted joint supplement for hard training bodybuilders/athletes. We don't fool around when it comes to joints. We left no stone unturned and did not compromise the formula. Feel free to compare it:

Vitamin C(as Ascorbic Acid) 100mg
Vitamin E(as D-Alpha Tocopherol) 100mg
Zinc(as Zinc Picolinate) 15mg
Selenium(as Sodium Selenate) 70mcg
Manganese(as Manganese Sulfate) 1mg

Joint Construction Complex 3000mg
Glucosamine (As HCL, Sulfate KCI)
Methylsulfonymethane (MSM)
Chondroitin Sulfate A (CSA)
Chondroitin Sulfate C (CSC)

Joint Lubrication Complex 1000mg
Flaxseed Oil (50% Alpha Linolenic Acid)
Cetyl Myristoleate Proprietary Blend (Cetyl Myristoleaste*, Cetyl Myristate*, Cetyl Palmitate*, Cetyl Laurate*, Cetyl Palmitoleate*, Cetyl Oleate*)
Hyaluronic Acid


Joint Support Complex 1000mg
Ginger Root Extract (Gingerols, Shogaols)
Turmeric Extract (Curcumin)
Boswellia (Boswellic Acid)
Quercetin
Bromelain
Okay.......... If you have a list of ingredients you dont add up their weight up in groups. What a terrible breakdown for a drug.

Why does'nt animal flex give the consumer a breakdown of each main ingredient? And do not gimme that " it's to protect to sacred animal pak forumula" .

[naturalguy]

Okay.......... If you have a list of ingredients you dont add up their weight up in groups. What a terrible breakdown for a drug.

Why does'nt animal flex give the consumer a breakdown of each main ingredient? And do not gimme that " it's to protect to sacred animal pak forumula" .

Animal Flex is not a drug.

The complexes are in a proprietary blend so that another company cannot copy the formula. Blends are commonly used for that reason.

[Technik]

Two words my friends: ANIMAL FLEX ! ! ! I've never tried a joint supp that would get rid of my shoulder pain as fast as FLEX did ! Two weeks of using it and i can finally lift my arm over my head! Thanks Universal! :)

[vteckiller142]

use be an animal flex user but love OT so much cuz u take less pills and its has vitamins as well which aminal flex doesnt and u also have to take animal pack, man no math there :)

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I figured I could use more joint support than the average lifter since I'm working out 2-3 hours a day. Based on my experience, cissus is a total waste of money. And yeah, I ran two bottles of it.


Are there any studies that you're aware of that state how much joint support the human body can utilize? I've done searches, but have found nothing. I try to spread apart my servings of OT and Flex as far apart as possible. Basically, 3 OT pills in the morning, Flex around mid/late afternoon, and remaining 3 OT pills late in the PM.

I used Primaforce's cissus. What's a brand you recommend?

Does cissus actually do anything to repair joints, or is the relief people experience from it the analgesic effects, similar to anti-inflammatories?
the studies suggest the lowest dosages that work the best. anything most isnt necessarily harmful, but neither useful. in regard to cissus, there isnt enough firm evidence to say either way, but the anecdotal feedback has show more than just analgesic benefit

use be an animal flex user but love OT so much cuz u take less pills and its has vitamins as well which aminal flex doesnt and u also have to take animal pack, man no math there :)

glad to hear it, Orange TRIad is finally getting the recognition it deserves :)

[saiftee]

All Max Glutamine !!!!

[CONTROLLED LABS]

All Max Glutamine !!!!

glutamine wont do anything for joints

[phigg]

All Max Glutamine !!!!


I think you meant Glucosamine?
(L-)Glutamine is an amino acid useful for anabolysis (muscle building, hypertrophy) and recovery, but it isn't for joints.

[naturalguy]

Two words my friends: ANIMAL FLEX ! ! ! I've never tried a joint supp that would get rid of my shoulder pain as fast as FLEX did ! Two weeks of using it and i can finally lift my arm over my head! Thanks Universal! :)

Your welcome, glad to hear Animal Flex has helped you.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Are these drinks or actual supplements. Because my mom is taking a drink every day and it tastes awful but she needs something for her joint pain and i know there is something better out there and just wasn't sure what. I am trying to get her to stop taking so much Tylenol also.

http://www.imagewizz.com/img/n/q.gif

there are a ton that arent drinks, orange triad and animal flex for example

[badrymz]

cissus rx

[phigg]

Animal Flex is not a drug.

The complexes are in a proprietary blend so that another company cannot copy the formula. Blends are commonly used for that reason.

How about just one ingredient ?
Basically I'd just like to know how much hyaluronic acid is in a pack - whether it's more or less than the GNC Triflex Hyaluronic acid/G/C/M complex I'm taking now.

[alphaproject]

How about just one ingredient ?
Basically I'd just like to know how much hyaluronic acid is in a pack - whether it's more or less than the GNC Triflex Hyaluronic acid/G/C/M complex I'm taking now.

This Celadrin that has been talked about on here in already in Animal Flex? The ingredients are alike aren't they?

I may try NSI - Celeadrink because they give you ALOT for the money. It doesn't have anything else but you get tons of the Celadrin. Some others like Doctors best have that and Borage oil in it but you get about half the amount of servings. I'll get 60 servings of 1080 mg of Celadrin with NSI from vitacost. I was either going to try that for $20 or $28 for Genacol....I need stuff to repair not just give me relief from pain. Plus..I get hand pain from playing games as well....so it's not just joints.

[kcurran]

Don't invest in expensive glucosamine supps. There are plenty of very recent studies that show the supp. involved in endurance athletics, bodybuilding, and moderate activity. It has never showed a difference, hardly even a placebo (mental) effect. I think people fall for it because it looks like Glutamine but Glutamine has proven its worth and I take it after long runs and races.

[Mk3supra]

Don't invest in expensive glucosamine supps. There are plenty of very recent studies that show the supp. involved in endurance athletics, bodybuilding, and moderate activity. It has never showed a difference, hardly even a placebo (mental) effect. I think people fall for it because it looks like Glutamine but Glutamine has proven its worth and I take it after long runs and races.


You can also argue that glutamine supplementation is pointless and a placebo. If your a long distance runner most likely you starve your body of fuel and you notice it's effects more then the average person. Same with glucosamine. If you don't have joint issues which you shouldn't at your age you wouldn't notice anything from it. Many people swear by it. I find source naturals glucosamine works well.

[Kurt Hustle]

Well I just decided to give Orange Triad a shot...was pleased with the green mag/white flood combo so I figured I'd at least give one bottle a shot and see how I feel compared to the Animal Flex.....


quick question tho....can I take alll 6 pills in the morning to get it over with....or will it lose any potency if I don't split the dosage in half throughout the day? thanks

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Well I just decided to give Orange Triad a shot...was pleased with the green mag/white flood combo so I figured I'd at least give one bottle a shot and see how I feel compared to the Animal Flex.....


quick question tho....can I take alll 6 pills in the morning to get it over with....or will it lose any potency if I don't split the dosage in half throughout the day? thanks

great choice and it will save you a ton of money and be more convenient to get everything in one bottle of orange triad. you can take them all in one shot, but its best to break it up into two 3 tablet servings or three 2 tablet servings to maximize potential absorption :)

[Intuitive_Edge]

seems to be a few products worth looking at in here. My joints are cracking every hour for the last couple weeks.. ive never had this in my life. Aye.

[Inama]

Schiff

[enswalters]

yes but also you havent realised that super cissus rx has a form of testosterone steroid as one of its key ingredients called ketosterone, which is why i havent taken it. i dont want my dht levels rising, nor do i want to take a steroid, let alone should yoube buying this for your WIFE!!!!??? its mean tto ba anabolic aswel
Congrats to USPLabs for this. She is actually smiling and happy again

LOL - how uninformed. Cissus isn't a steroid, nor will it make your DHT levels rise.

It's got some analgesic effects and can help ligaments, joints, even bones. Good stuff that stacks well with either Orange Triad or Animal Flex.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

LOL - how uninformed. Cissus isn't a steroid, nor will it make your DHT levels rise.

It's got some analgesic effects and can help ligaments, joints, even bones. Good stuff that stacks well with either Orange Triad or Animal Flex.
correct, cissus and orange triad go together like peanut butter and jelly :D

[godfatherdist]

super cissus hands down the best

[enswalters]

super cissus hands down the best

I just started taking super cissus yesterday.

Actually got turned onto cissus after trying Blue Gene, when I noticed that my joint pain just kinda went away. I've taken MSM/Glucosamine products for a long time but never did the pain just completely go away like it did on Blue Gene.

I cycle Blue Gene 2 months on, 1 month off, so since this is my off month I'm adding in Supercissus to see how it works.

For anyone NOT seeing results with other joint products, try Blue Gene or Supercissus instead.

[Universal Rep]

Two words my friends: ANIMAL FLEX ! ! ! I've never tried a joint supp that would get rid of my shoulder pain as fast as FLEX did ! Two weeks of using it and i can finally lift my arm over my head! Thanks Universal! :)

Thanks brother. Just a few things...

1. Animal Flex is award winning--has won every single BB.com award for best joint supp

2. Animal Flex is geared specifically towards lifters--bodybuilders and powerlifters--not granny

3. Animal Flex is a specialized joint supplement and nothing but a joint supplement

4. Animal Flex is the best-selling joint product at BB.com, consistently in the top 35 or so overall products--outselling a lot of snazzy, hyped up bodybuilding supps with no advertising--just word of mouth from believers of the product who have actually used it

5. Animal Flex comes with a full 100% guarantee

6. Animal Flex has support on BB.com forum itself--there are those on the forum side who are critical of "best-sellers" on the BB.com store side. Flex has tremendous following and loyalty among guys on the forum side as well as the store side

Dont' take my word for it, see the ranking http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/top50.htm and read the feedback:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1225011&highlight=animal+flex

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=3029


Long story short, great choice and thanks for the confidence you place in Animal Flex.

[YoungEx20]

correct, cissus and orange triad go together like peanut butter and jelly :D

How about buying some Supplement Direct Cissus Quadrangularis and adding 750 MG into a protein shake and taking Orange Triad with that? If this is good, pre or post workout? Thanks for your help!

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I just started taking super cissus yesterday.

Actually got turned onto cissus after trying Blue Gene, when I noticed that my joint pain just kinda went away. I've taken MSM/Glucosamine products for a long time but never did the pain just completely go away like it did on Blue Gene.

I cycle Blue Gene 2 months on, 1 month off, so since this is my off month I'm adding in Supercissus to see how it works.

For anyone NOT seeing results with other joint products, try Blue Gene or Supercissus instead.
awesome, glad you enjoyed Blue Gene, its our most underrated product

How about buying some Supplement Direct Cissus Quadrangularis and adding 750 MG into a protein shake and taking Orange Triad with that? If this is good, pre or post workout? Thanks for your help!
that is fine, but better to cap it as it tastes pretty bad

[Gotta_get_Goin]

I noticed in fitnessman's message that he has a degenerative disk in his neck and takes glucosamine. I, too, have been diagnosed with a dd in my lumbar along with one that has ruptured and has scar tissue. I, unfortunately have to live with these sciatic symptoms for life, because I was told they never go away. After a few months of therapy, I felt great and got back to 100%. Even though it won't go away, that was an awesome time. I was out of work for months and now that I am back, I have been working so much that my energy levels have dropped from all the OT and weird hours and I have been broke and haven't taken my supplement for two weeks. I started to feel symptomatic again, do you think it is the fact that I haven't been taking my glucosamine???

[Universal Rep]

BB.com has been giving out awards for the best joint supplement for the past 4 years, including this year. Once again, you, the consumer, has voted Animal Flex as the "Joint Supplement of the Year".

For 4 years straight now (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Animal Flex has won this award and we are very honored to be selected. Animal Flex is a specialized joint supplement that is targeted for serious bodybuilders and powerlifters, with it's comprehensive and potent formula.

While Corporate can make great supplements, ultimately, no supplement is truly great unless it has a loyal following. Without advertising and only through word of mouth, Animal Flex has become that product. Thanks to all of you who have made Animal Flex the #1 joint supplement again.


Animal Flex: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/flex.html

[naturalguy]

BB.com has been giving out awards for the best joint supplement for the past 4 years, including this year. Once again, you, the consumer, has voted Animal Flex as the "Joint Supplement of the Year".

For 4 years straight now (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Animal Flex has won this award and we are very honored to be selected. Animal Flex is a specialized joint supplement that is targeted for serious bodybuilders and powerlifters, with it's comprehensive and potent formula.

While Corporate can make great supplements, ultimately, no supplement is truly great unless it has a loyal following. Without advertising and only through word of mouth, Animal Flex has become that product. Thanks to all of you who have made Animal Flex the #1 joint supplement again.


Animal Flex: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/flex.html

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/animal_flex_2009_award.jpg

[mrdead]

BB.com has been giving out awards for the best joint supplement for the past 4 years, including this year. Once again, you, the consumer, has voted Animal Flex as the "Joint Supplement of the Year".

For 4 years straight now (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Animal Flex has won this award and we are very honored to be selected. Animal Flex is a specialized joint supplement that is targeted for serious bodybuilders and powerlifters, with it's comprehensive and potent formula.

While Corporate can make great supplements, ultimately, no supplement is truly great unless it has a loyal following. Without advertising and only through word of mouth, Animal Flex has become that product. Thanks to all of you who have made Animal Flex the #1 joint supplement again.


Animal Flex: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/flex.html

Great stuff, right there!!!

[Saint_James]

Just a couple of quick questions, never really done must research or even looked up joint supps before. I've had shoulder pain for a while now since throwing a baseball 100+ times a day 5 days a week the wrong way. And my ankles and knees have been cracking for like 4 years. Lately since pulling my quad twice in the last 4 months, both of them took around weeks to heal fully i have had some pains in my knees.

Will one of these supps help a good amount? sorry if this is a very obvious question, i just haven't really thought about it until now.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

its possible, depends on many variables. look into cissus and orange triad as a good combo

[naturalguy]

Just a couple of quick questions, never really done must research or even looked up joint supps before. I've had shoulder pain for a while now since throwing a baseball 100+ times a day 5 days a week the wrong way. And my ankles and knees have been cracking for like 4 years. Lately since pulling my quad twice in the last 4 months, both of them took around weeks to heal fully i have had some pains in my knees.

Will one of these supps help a good amount? sorry if this is a very obvious question, i just haven't really thought about it until now.

Animal Flex is the best formula however we don't recommend Animal products to those under 18, it wouldn't be ethical.

[Joel H]

I just wanted to give Animal Flex my own little testimony. I'm 43 and have lifted off and on for 20 some years. I used to do auto body work and all that sanding cars, lifting, + injuries have ruined my shoulder. I do contracting work now, and just hammering something over my head is very painful. I have not lifted for almost two years now, due to a shoulder that that sometimes hurts so much I have to lift my hand onto the desk to operate the mouse, then lift it again to the keyboard to type.

I could not watch tv with my arm over my head. It would hurt like crazy when I lowered it back to my side. Same way with sleeping, I'd have to tuck my arm into the blankets and leave it by my side or pay the price later if I would fall asleep with it above my head. It clicked and popped all the time. Some days it felt ok with just some pain if I raised it overhead to push something, other days it hurt like hell even lowered. Lifting weights made it worse. Towards the end of my training in early 2008, I had already completely modified my routine to try and avoid pain when lifting.

I have tried all kinds of various joint supplements in the past too, like flax oil, glucosamine condroiten, msm powder, and various others I cannot remember the name of. Nothing did squat, even after months of loyal use, hoping for some kind of improvement.

Anyhow, just three weeks ago I bought some animal flex, as it was recommended to me from a lifter I trust. Almost immediately I felt some results, yet I figured it was simply a placebo effect. After a week, there was about a 30% improvement. I could watch tv with my shoulder over my head for a little while with reduced pain when lowering it back down.

On the second week, it continued to improve each day. Range of motion increased. I noticed the clicking had reduced. By the end of the second week I was sure that the healing was real, and it was not a "good two weeks", and it was not a placebo effect.

On the third week, the healing had slowed down some, but I still noticed improvements every other day. I started lifting and got two workouts in with no regression.

I just started my fourth week and its more about what I am not noticing. There are times where I actually am starting to forget I am injured. Range of motion is good. I can sometimes do things where there is no shoulder pain. If I move it in a large circle I still catch some uncomfortable feelings but I'd say its at least 80% better.

Anyhow, I give it a huge thumbs up. Hopefully I can make a nice comeback to my training and feel like a bodybuilder again, instead of a half crippled up nothing, lol.

Oh and one other benefit, my knees are pretty good, but before I noticed in the mornings going down the stairs to leave for work my knees would be a little stiff and it would hurt a little. Now I roll down the stairs without any problem again, so it has helped there too. My lower back even feels better, it has bothered me for 10 years now. A hot shower and a few hours of work was needed to warm it up, otherwise It would hurt the first half of the day or longer.

[BananaFoster]

I think if you give Animal Flex a try you will really see results. On the other hand, you will hate the amount of pills you have to take. Sometimes, I dread to take them but need to do better because they do work. I have tried everything...trust me. Try a can..for real.

[andrewwww]

does anyone know of a joint support that has glucsmine,msm,chrondtin and cissus all in 1 product?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

does anyone know of a joint support that has glucsmine,msm,chrondtin and cissus all in 1 product?

cissus shouldnt be used daily, so supplement it separately from the other 3. this is why we didnt add it to OT and instead suggest a cycling stack with it

[andrewwww]

ok thanks, OT + Blue gene should be awsome for joints ?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

ok thanks, OT + Blue gene should be awsome for joints ?

hell yes. that is awesome and Blue Gene is so much more than cissus, so expect many additional benefits :)

[nastyimpulse89]

Taking OT right now but I'm thinking of switching back to animal pak and just getting animal flex but think I will be spending to much when I just can get OT all in one But idk if OT joint is string enough

[DragOn133]

cissus shouldnt be used daily, so supplement it separately from the other 3. this is why we didnt add it to OT and instead suggest a cycling stack with it

Why shouldn't it be used daily?!?! I have been taking it for months and months :/

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Taking OT right now but I'm thinking of switching back to animal pak and just getting animal flex but think I will be spending to much when I just can get OT all in one But idk if OT joint is string enough
I think you answered your own question. orange triad FTW :D (FYI orange triad is fully dosed for joints and other complexes)

Why shouldn't it be used daily?!?! I have been taking it for months and months :/

some of the compounds present in it have not yet been fully discovered, so its better safe than sorry.

[naturalguy]

Taking OT right now but I'm thinking of switching back to animal pak and just getting animal flex but think I will be spending to much when I just can get OT all in one But idk if OT joint is string enough

Animal Pak and Animal Flex will never be the cheapest however other joint supplements don't add up.

Animal Flex is much more comprehensive, it has patented ingredients that other formulas don't like CMO:

WHAT IS CETYLMYRISTOLEATE ?
Cetyl Myristoleate is an all-natural medium chain fatty acid found in only a small number of very select species of animals. Clinical experience suggests that Cetyl Myristoleate acts as an anti-inflammatory, as well as a surfactant and lubricant for damaged joints. Basically, it makes them more "slippery." This substance holds the promise of being the most effective solution to joint problems of any product ever introduced into the market. It is not habit-forming and contains no harsh chemicals or drugs that can cause side effects. It works in a natural manner by acting at the site of inflammation, is highly resistant to oxidation, it has a relatively long life in the body.

Plus:

Joint Support Complex
Ginger Root Extract (Gingerols, Shogaols)
Turmeric Extract (Curcumin)
Boswellia (Boswellic Acid)
Quercetin
Bromelain

Animal Pak & Flex are both award winning formulas

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/animal_pak_2009_award.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/animal_flex_2009_award.jpg

[thisquin]

I had elbow pain for about 2 weeks now when I bench or perform tricep push downs, should I take Animal Flex or CL's Orange Triad for it????

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I had elbow pain for about 2 weeks now when I bench or perform tricep push downs, should I take Animal Flex or CL's Orange Triad for it????

if you dont have a multi or are looking to replace your current one, orange triad will save you a lot of cash and deliver a convenient option while getting great forms of the vitamins/minerals and a fully dosed joint and digestion/immune aid as well :)

[scoops1515]

By far Allflex, had great feedback from that one

[thewhiz7]

I just bought 15 bottles of Orange Triad so I hope that it does work well!

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I just bought 15 bottles of Orange Triad so I hope that it does work well!

wow, thanks for the support. is this your first time using orange triad?

[thewhiz7]

Yep, my first time with OT. I have been on Animal flex. I will say it is a great joint product. I'm hoping this will be able to keep my joints in good shape and of course give me the multi with the other nice things in it. I got a cool Orange Tshirt too. :) Time to pick up some more Green Mag and Purple Wraath

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Yep, my first time with OT. I have been on Animal flex. I will say it is a great joint product. I'm hoping this will be able to keep my joints in good shape and of course give me the multi with the other nice things in it. I got a cool Orange Tshirt too. :) Time to pick up some more Green Mag and Purple Wraath

awesome, and orange triad will save you a boatload of cash ;)

[naturalguy]

I had elbow pain for about 2 weeks now when I bench or perform tricep push downs, should I take Animal Flex or CL's Orange Triad for it????

Honestly you should get it checked out by a doctor. Supplements are not a cure all.

When you are ready to take a joint supplement Animal Flex is generally considered the best joint supplement for athletes/bodybuilders.

[finehaymakerday]

I had elbow pain for about 2 weeks now when I bench or perform tricep push downs, should I take Animal Flex or CL's Orange Triad for it????

I am a huge fan of Animal Flex. I had a lot of problems with joint pain in my right elbow (and some cartilage popping) and both wrists. After taking Animal Flex on a consistant basis I can tell you that it really does work. It has everything you need to rebuild as well as protect. I don't even have to wear my elbow splint during chest day anymore.... it's a wonderful feeling

[thewhiz7]

I took Animal Flex a while back when I had some wrist and shoulder pain. It worked great! I only was on it for the 44 days that come in the bottle. I got my Orange Triad in early last week and am now starting to be able to feel the effects of it and I must say my joints are feeling better. I don't think you will go wrong either way.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I took Animal Flex a while back when I had some wrist and shoulder pain. It worked great! I only was on it for the 44 days that come in the bottle. I got my Orange Triad in early last week and am now starting to be able to feel the effects of it and I must say my joints are feeling better. I don't think you will go wrong either way.

awesome to hear that orange triad is working well for you and you just saved yourself some cash too ;)

[Jmangino]

I may have to try Orange Triad, Animal flex I have been taking for 3 months and show little to no results I guess everyone is different?

[naturalguy]

I am a huge fan of Animal Flex. I had a lot of problems with joint pain in my right elbow (and some cartilage popping) and both wrists. After taking Animal Flex on a consistant basis I can tell you that it really does work. It has everything you need to rebuild as well as protect. I don't even have to wear my elbow splint during chest day anymore.... it's a wonderful feeling


I took Animal Flex a while back when I had some wrist and shoulder pain. It worked great! I only was on it for the 44 days that come in the bottle. I got my Orange Triad in early last week and am now starting to be able to feel the effects of it and I must say my joints are feeling better. I don't think you will go wrong either way.

Awesome fellas, glad to hear Animal Flex helped you

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I may have to try Orange Triad, Animal flex I have been taking for 3 months and show little to no results I guess everyone is different?

give it a shot, I think you will like it, the feedback has been very good

[eldawg]

I may have to try Orange Triad, Animal flex I have been taking for 3 months and show little to no results I guess everyone is different?

Have you sought any medical advice?

[masonlindskog]

I noticed nobody has said Controlled Labs Orange Triad. this is probably the best and it is at a great price as always from bodybuilding.com. The best thing about this product is your joints feel stronger hours after you take the product and it works miracles, especially if you are in rehabilitation. even if you are not rehabilitating yourself, it keeps your joints solid. just make sure you drink a good bit as always with most supplement.

[buchdogg]

I personally love Labrada Elasti Joint (powder form and goes down easy)- easier to tapper dosage too.

I would rate others I have tried in order after Elasti Joint as:

2. Animal Flex
3. Now MSM + Glucosamine and chondroitin
4. MetRx Joint Guard

5. USP Super cissus- however a different type of product to be fair.

[jarHunter]

Ive been using Flex now for a couple weeks. My hip and knee pain is gone....really happy so far.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I noticed nobody has said Controlled Labs Orange Triad. this is probably the best and it is at a great price as always from bodybuilding.com. The best thing about this product is your joints feel stronger hours after you take the product and it works miracles, especially if you are in rehabilitation. even if you are not rehabilitating yourself, it keeps your joints solid. just make sure you drink a good bit as always with most supplement.

for sure, orange triad is quickly becoming one of the top joint products on bb.com, its the #2 seller on bb.com and doesnt even have a single ad behind it:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/jnttop.htm

[AMillane7]

Less than 50 cents a day

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sf/joint.html

Check out the video!

[naturalguy]

Ive been using Flex now for a couple weeks. My hip and knee pain is gone....really happy so far.

Awesome to hear it. Animal Flex is # 1 without any ads behind it. It has risen to the top and won BB.com's Joint Supplement of the Year for the past 4 years from word of mouth because it's the most effective joint supplement on the market.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/animal_flex_2009_award.jpg

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Awesome to hear it. Animal Flex is # 1 without any ads behind it. It has risen to the top and won BB.com's Joint Supplement of the Year for the past 4 years from word of mouth because it's the most effective joint supplement on the market.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/animal_flex_2009_award.jpg

check out the back cover of the jan 2010 muscular development ;)

[naturalguy]

check out the back cover of the jan 2010 muscular development ;)

I am well aware. That is a brand new ad. Animal Flex has won the award the past 4 years with no advertising at all. It's through word of mouth. Honestly we get more positive feedback about Animal Flex than any other Animal product (aside from Pak).

Animal Flex flat out works and is incredibly effective.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I am well aware. That is a brand new ad. Animal Flex has won the award the past 4 years with no advertising at all. It's through word of mouth. Honestly we get more positive feedback about Animal Flex than any other Animal product (aside from Pak).

Animal Flex flat out works and is incredibly effective.

glad to hear it, wish you guys success, orange triad is right on the heels as the #2 selling joint product on bb.com with absolutely not 1 ad ever :cool:

[Kluminati]

I am well aware. That is a brand new ad. Animal Flex has won the award the past 4 years with no advertising at all. It's through word of mouth. Honestly we get more positive feedback about Animal Flex than any other Animal product (aside from Pak).

Animal Flex flat out works and is incredibly effective.

No doubt used 2 cans of Animal Flex, works great. Buuuut I'm on my second bottle of Orange Triad and it works just as well yet includes a great multi vit and digestion formula too. Either way you won't go wrong Orange Triad is a lot better deal though.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

No doubt used 2 cans of Animal Flex, works great. Buuuut I'm on my second bottle of Orange Triad and it works just as well yet includes a great multi vit and digestion formula too. Either way you won't go wrong Orange Triad is a lot better deal though.

very true, the value (what you are getting for the price) is insane on orange triad. couple that with the convenience and your ability to break up the dose EVENLY throughout the day makes it a winner :)

[naturalguy]

No doubt used 2 cans of Animal Flex, works great. Buuuut I'm on my second bottle of Orange Triad and it works just as well yet includes a great multi vit and digestion formula too. Either way you won't go wrong Orange Triad is a lot better deal though.



If you are looking for value you should look at SportPharma Daily-V stack:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sport/sport.htm

Great formulas, you only have to take 5 tablets per day and a 6 week supply for only $24.98 :eek:

[SportPharmaRep]

If you are looking for value you should look at SportPharma Daily-V stack:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sport/sport.htm

Great formulas, you only have to take 5 tablets per day and a 6 week supply for only $24.98 :eek:

Multi-V + Joint-V: two solid foundational supps there!

[jasonmille2002]

Cellucor R3.

[JoeBro]

i got shoulder surgery last December and took Flex for two months afterwards. i healed so quickly that Uof M medical did a case study on me. i later switched to orange triad and was generally disappointed with every aspect of the supp. so i switched back to optimen and animal flex..... i always say, better to be great at one thing than mediocre at several...triad is the later....

[naturalguy]

i got shoulder surgery last December and took Flex for two months afterwards. i healed so quickly that Uof M medical did a case study on me. i later switched to orange triad and was generally disappointed with every aspect of the supp. so i switched back to optimen and animal flex..... i always say, better to be great at one thing than mediocre at several...triad is the later....

We hear that a lot. Glad to hear Animal Flex has helped you.

You are correct about Animal Flex being a targeted joint supplement and only that. We set out to make the best joint formula. It wasn't made for convenience.

[JoeBro]

We hear that a lot. Glad to hear Animal Flex has helped you.

You are correct about Animal Flex being a targeted joint supplement and only that. We set out to make the best joint formula. It wasn't made for convenience.

its a lot more convenient to be able to lift with sub par maximum weights day in and day out, than taking a multi/joint/digestion supp that doesn't do it's job.... sorry triad

[Universal Rep]

For anyone thinking about Animal Flex, read the reviews. Tons of genuine feedback from real consumers right here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1225011

There's a reason Animal Flex is the #1 joint supp.

[celticshinobi]

is the animal flex dosage like the dosage of some of the other animal products? I have no problem with 9 pills, but my wife wants a joint formula but she hates a lot of pills =\

[naturalguy]

is the animal flex dosage like the dosage of some of the other animal products? I have no problem with 9 pills, but my wife wants a joint formula but she hates a lot of pills =\

They are a lot smaller than the Animal Pak pill, there is a softgel and some capsules also.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

is the animal flex dosage like the dosage of some of the other animal products? I have no problem with 9 pills, but my wife wants a joint formula but she hates a lot of pills =\

put her on orange triad, 33% fewer pills and a multi vitamin/digestion/immune aid all in one ;)

[celticshinobi]

personally, i LOVE orange triad - no offense to universal, i love both companies, they both produce phenomenal products - ive never used animal flex, but I have used orange triad, and I used to have some nasty shoulder pain, from an old judo injury - and since ive been taking them, no pain at all

on the other hand, she hates the size of the OT pills, that's pretty much the reason i've been researching other options

[jarocha]

could someone tellme if this supplement is good?

[naturalguy]

personally, i LOVE orange triad - no offense to universal, i love both companies, they both produce phenomenal products - ive never used animal flex, but I have used orange triad, and I used to have some nasty shoulder pain, from an old judo injury - and since ive been taking them, no pain at all

on the other hand, she hates the size of the OT pills, that's pretty much the reason i've been researching other options

The Animal Flex pills are on the small side.

[stang9946]

Like bbbd, I use TKE Joint Boost. It's taken 95% of pain away from rotator and knee. Effective and affordable.

If it takes pain away from rotator then I need some of this! Two surgeries and I still get a little pain, is there anything that is close to this because all I see is that nobody carries it anymore.

[andrewwww]

I've used both animal flex and OT both are very good..Flex has a bit more ( for the joints ) but either one will give you the results your looking for stack it with some cissus and fishoil and you will be back in the gym in no time

[uforce]

could someone tellme if this supplement is good?


wrong thread for that question

[CONTROLLED LABS]

personally, i LOVE orange triad - no offense to universal, i love both companies, they both produce phenomenal products - ive never used animal flex, but I have used orange triad, and I used to have some nasty shoulder pain, from an old judo injury - and since ive been taking them, no pain at all

on the other hand, she hates the size of the OT pills, that's pretty much the reason i've been researching other options


I've used both animal flex and OT both are very good..Flex has a bit more ( for the joints ) but either one will give you the results your looking for stack it with some cissus and fishoil and you will be back in the gym in no time

glad you guys are enjoying orange triad. the pills are quality coated and go down easily :)

[thewhiz7]

I've taken both and they both work well. I got the Halloween special for OT so I'll be on it for the next 8 months. No joint pain!

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I've taken both and they both work well. I got the Halloween special for OT so I'll be on it for the next 8 months. No joint pain!

smart move, that was a once in a lifetime sale :)

what made you decide on orange triad to begin with? we always appreciate feedback

[Eunectes92]

glucosamine

[SEAviator]

I've tried animal flex and it completely removed my elbow pain. No doctors could, haha. Now I can do triceps in peace.

I'm currenly on orange triad, to save some money and get a multi/joint all in one.

BUT if you have joint pain I would suggest improving your form, lowering poundages to let your tendons or w/e gain some strength, and use animal flex.

After you finish your 44pack animal flex, switch to orange tried.. if you want to..

[guest]

glad you guys are enjoying orange triad. the pills are quality coated and go down easily :)

I do have a question about Triad; why do you use the Beta Carotene form of vitamin A? Just curious, as there seems to be a general movement toward Retinol Palmitate form (most likely for conversion reasons...idk, not a supplement insider).

I purchased some. Looking forward to trying it. Hopeful that it will help my shoulder enough to let me sleep.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I've tried animal flex and it completely removed my elbow pain. No doctors could, haha. Now I can do triceps in peace.

I'm currenly on orange triad, to save some money and get a multi/joint all in one.

BUT if you have joint pain I would suggest improving your form, lowering poundages to let your tendons or w/e gain some strength, and use animal flex.

After you finish your 44pack animal flex, switch to orange tried.. if you want to..
so I am guessing you are having continued success with orange triad?

I do have a question about Triad; why do you use the Beta Carotene form of vitamin A? Just curious, as there seems to be a general movement toward Retinol Palmitate form (most likely for conversion reasons...idk, not a supplement insider).

I purchased some. Looking forward to trying it. Hopeful that it will help my shoulder enough to let me sleep.

we use the natural forms when possible.

let us know how you like it :)

[SEAviator]

Yeah dude, Orange Triad is awesome. No joint pain so far plus it has all the vitamins I need!

[MrCheeky]

Has anyone taken Orange Triad 2 pills x 3 times a day (as opposed to the recommended 3 pills x 2 times a day)? CL Rep, any problems with that dosage?

[uforce]

many people dose it that way (2+2+2). it's perfectly fine.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Yeah dude, Orange Triad is awesome. No joint pain so far plus it has all the vitamins I need!
awesome to hear. the ingredients + convenience + ability to split up pills for max absorption + value makes it a sinner in most peoples books :)

Has anyone taken Orange Triad 2 pills x 3 times a day (as opposed to the recommended 3 pills x 2 times a day)? CL Rep, any problems with that dosage?
def a good choice and I would recommend it over the 3x2 dosing

many people dose it that way (2+2+2). it's perfectly fine.

exactly, the more you spread it out the better, just like nutrients from real food comes in multiple meals per day

[MrCheeky]

2 tablets x 3 times a day it is. Excellent product.

[spin1200]

i got shoulder surgery last December and took Flex for two months afterwards. i healed so quickly that Uof M medical did a case study on me. i later switched to orange triad and was generally disappointed with every aspect of the supp. so i switched back to optimen and animal flex..... i always say, better to be great at one thing than mediocre at several...triad is the later....

Sorry to hear that JoeBro!

I myself have used everything on the shelf for jointsupport with little to no results.
I then was told to use super cissus RX from usp, well in a month after using it I was training heavy again, its basically the reason why I still train heavy, I recommend it if nothing else works for you..

[CONTROLLED LABS]

2 tablets x 3 times a day it is. Excellent product.

cool, keep us posted on your orange triad feedback :)

[RythmnDude]

LIGATEND by County Life
while using it I never had pain in my joints and even helped by heal quickly on a ligament injury in my knee

[Universal Rep]

I've tried animal flex and it completely removed my elbow pain. No doctors could, haha. Now I can do triceps in peace.

I'm currenly on orange triad, to save some money and get a multi/joint all in one.

BUT if you have joint pain I would suggest improving your form, lowering poundages to let your tendons or w/e gain some strength, and use animal flex.

After you finish your 44pack animal flex, switch to orange tried.. if you want to..

Some solid advice there. Nothing wrong with no pain, eh?

[Heracles_Rocks]

My favorite would be animal flex, i have used it for about 2 years and despite alot of elbow and shoulder pain from falling off a ladder, animal flex has greatly diminished the pain in my shoulder and elbow.

[UncleMixer]

I have gone through over 7-8 months of daily dosing Animal Flex and started using Orange Triad about three months ago to compare results after hearing you could get your multi-jointsupp all in one. My experience has been that for extreme joint pain/problems, animal flex was more efficient at reducing the pain and getting me back in the gym. However, for a daily supp that maintained a consistent joint-support and multi, orange triad is great...

Currently I take both, by taking animal flex 2 times a week usually spread out, in addition to orange triad. This might be too much, but its working great for me. I'm recovering from a level 2 ankle sprain and I felt I needed all the support I could get. I'm back in my sports and the gym so no complaints here.

I will continue using both supps.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I have gone through over 7-8 months of daily dosing Animal Flex and started using Orange Triad about three months ago to compare results after hearing you could get your multi-jointsupp all in one. My experience has been that for extreme joint pain/problems, animal flex was more efficient at reducing the pain and getting me back in the gym. However, for a daily supp that maintained a consistent joint-support and multi, orange triad is great...

Currently I take both, by taking animal flex 2 times a week usually spread out, in addition to orange triad. This might be too much, but its working great for me. I'm recovering from a level 2 ankle sprain and I felt I needed all the support I could get. I'm back in my sports and the gym so no complaints here.

I will continue using both supps.glad you are enjoying orange triad. have you looked into cissus and fish oil as well? that is the best stack for joints

[adamsmith83]

Glucosamine is best......

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Glucosamine is best......

it is good, but works best in combination with some other ingredients

[..Unchained..]

Animal Flex no doubt about it.

[Salonpas]

Has anyone taken Orange Triad 2 pills x 3 times a day (as opposed to the recommended 3 pills x 2 times a day)? CL Rep, any problems with that dosage?

i pretty much only do it this way.

[Salonpas]

edit:doublepost

[CONTROLLED LABS]

i pretty much only do it this way.

good job, that is ideal if all doses are remembered :)

[Universal Rep]

I am a huge fan of Animal Flex. I had a lot of problems with joint pain in my right elbow (and some cartilage popping) and both wrists. After taking Animal Flex on a consistant basis I can tell you that it really does work. It has everything you need to rebuild as well as protect. I don't even have to wear my elbow splint during chest day anymore.... it's a wonderful feeling

It is wonderful ain't it, being able to go hard in the gym?


I took Animal Flex a while back when I had some wrist and shoulder pain. It worked great! I only was on it for the 44 days that come in the bottle.

Solid.


Ive been using Flex now for a couple weeks. My hip and knee pain is gone....really happy so far.

Nice.


i got shoulder surgery last December and took Flex for two months afterwards. i healed so quickly that Uof M medical did a case study on me. i later switched to orange triad and was generally disappointed with every aspect of the supp. so i switched back to optimen and animal flex..... i always say, better to be great at one thing than mediocre at several...triad is the later....

Case study? Serious? One thing I never understood... Why, when ya got a great thing, people change things up. Glad you're back to what works.


My favorite would be animal flex, i have used it for about 2 years and despite alot of elbow and shoulder pain from falling off a ladder, animal flex has greatly diminished the pain in my shoulder and elbow.

Flex is a staple for me as well, along with Pak and Omega.


Animal Flex no doubt about it.

No doubt.


I've tried animal flex and it completely removed my elbow pain. No doctors could, haha. Now I can do triceps in peace.

I'm currenly on orange triad, to save some money and get a multi/joint all in one.

BUT if you have joint pain I would suggest improving your form, lowering poundages to let your tendons or w/e gain some strength, and use animal flex.

After you finish your 44pack animal flex, switch to orange tried.. if you want to..



I have gone through over 7-8 months of daily dosing Animal Flex and started using Orange Triad about three months ago to compare results after hearing you could get your multi-jointsupp all in one. My experience has been that for extreme joint pain/problems, animal flex was more efficient at reducing the pain and getting me back in the gym. However, for a daily supp that maintained a consistent joint-support and multi, orange triad is great...

Currently I take both, by taking animal flex 2 times a week usually spread out, in addition to orange triad. This might be too much, but its working great for me. I'm recovering from a level 2 ankle sprain and I felt I needed all the support I could get. I'm back in my sports and the gym so no complaints here.

I will continue using both supps.

We hear this a lot... As you said, for "extreme" joint issues, Flex is tough to beat. After all, Flex was designed for the serious lifter and elite bodybuilder, not the weekend warrior. It's a specialty and specialized supp for joints and only joints. Maintenance? That's one thing. For addressing serious issue? Well, that's quite another.



In addition to the the awards Animal Flex has won for "Joint Supplement of the Year" here at BB.com every single year the award was presented (four years running), Flex also won as RX Muscle's "Best Joint Supplemement of the Year" as well. It's clear consumers are speaking out everywhere...

[dam225]

Be on the look out for CORE FLEX in the next 6 weeks! This is an amazing formula (if I do say so myself LOL).

[Universal Rep]

Be on the look out for CORE FLEX in the next 6 weeks! This is an amazing formula (if I do say so myself LOL).

Lookin' forward to it brother. Competition is always good for the industry and win-win for the consumer. Good luck.

[dam225]

Lookin' forward to it brother. Competition is always good for the industry and win-win for the consumer. Good luck.

Thanks buddy! We are about 1/1000 the size of the Animal monster but we try our best to bring out high quality, well thought out, and appropriately dosed products.

[dcastellanos]

by PrimaForce

[moondg29]

Thanks buddy! We are about 1/1000 the size of the Animal monster but we try our best to bring out high quality, well thought out, and appropriately dosed products.

Can't wait to try it. Using ZAP and ABC right now.

[trafkone]

Cissus by Proven. Helped me repair a muscle/tendon spasm of sort. and helped me get stronger. after around 3 weeks of use.

[MouthoftheSouth]

I've gone out and bought some flaxseed oil and glucosamine and as they both do different jobs they are fine to use together. I do though also have loads of cod liver oil tablets floating round, is it worth me doing them aswell? or is it possible that it maybe bad for me to take so much suppliments for my joints?

[GrimRep_er]

Just got my first order of Animal Flex based on a lot of the feedback from this thread. I just took my first pack so it's a bit to soon to discuss results, but I'll report back in a few weeks and see if I notice any difference. My expectations are high!

[WarlordMalice]

I just had my 4th surgery on my left knee back in September and my surgeon told me not to do any squating motion heavier than body weight until I can do so with no pain in the knee. Unfortunately that means no deads or leg press either cuz I feel it in the knee as well when I start getting using enough weight to feel it in my legs. He had recommended that I use CosaminDS but I haven't noticed any difference in my knee with it. I've been reading through these forums the last couple days and it seems in this one OT and Animal Flex are the most popular joint supporters. I just got a bottle of ON multi with my order of 100%Whey and Casein so I don't need the multi at this time so I just ordered some Animal Flex. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of results I'll see and hopefully be able to start doing legs with some weight again. When that and the multi run out I'll be giving OT a try since I really like the other CL products I have and I'll be needing both joint support and a multi anyway at that time. Once I've used both I'll hopefully be able to decide which worked best for me. Money isn't an issue for me so cost per serving, yada yada yada isn't part of the equation, just plain results. It sounds, though that either product is a win win situation compared to others I've tried.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I just had my 4th surgery on my left knee back in September and my surgeon told me not to do any squating motion heavier than body weight until I can do so with no pain in the knee. Unfortunately that means no deads or leg press either cuz I feel it in the knee as well when I start getting using enough weight to feel it in my legs. He had recommended that I use CosaminDS but I haven't noticed any difference in my knee with it. I've been reading through these forums the last couple days and it seems in this one OT and Animal Flex are the most popular joint supporters. I just got a bottle of ON multi with my order of 100%Whey and Casein so I don't need the multi at this time so I just ordered some Animal Flex. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of results I'll see and hopefully be able to start doing legs with some weight again. When that and the multi run out I'll be giving OT a try since I really like the other CL products I have and I'll be needing both joint support and a multi anyway at that time. Once I've used both I'll hopefully be able to decide which worked best for me. Money isn't an issue for me so cost per serving, yada yada yada isn't part of the equation, just plain results. It sounds, though that either product is a win win situation compared to others I've tried.

let us know what you think of orange triad when you get a chance to use it :)

[uforce]

let us know what you think of orange triad when you get a chance to use it :)

i actually used OT and Animal Flex at the same time (hip arthritis). this combination worked very well for my joint pain. just got a deal on OT, so, may order up some flex to go with it.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

i actually used OT and Animal Flex at the same time (hip arthritis). this combination worked very well for my joint pain. just got a deal on OT, so, may order up some flex to go with it.

try orange triad on its own, that deal is pretty sweet

[uforce]

try orange triad on its own, that deal is pretty sweet

no kidding. it's hella sweet.
:)

nice price on blue-up stim free also. there are only a handful of reviews on it though. doesn't seem to get any love.

[Earl_Pote]

been doing extreme sports for 8 years, constantly falling from heights of 6 feet or more. ive had terrible knee and back pain for years... ive been on glucosamine and numerous other joint supps and nothing worked. i got animal flex a couple weeks ago and i feel a ****load better. this is an amazing product and im hooked.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

no kidding. it's hella sweet.
:)

nice price on blue-up stim free also. there are only a handful of reviews on it though. doesn't seem to get any love.

yeah, very underrated, but also half the price or less than other comparable products

[Chocolate-Wheysted]

Super Cissus-RX tried everything and nothing seemed as strong as this thanks to thenaturalone for recommending this to me

[naturalguy]

I just had my 4th surgery on my left knee back in September and my surgeon told me not to do any squating motion heavier than body weight until I can do so with no pain in the knee. Unfortunately that means no deads or leg press either cuz I feel it in the knee as well when I start getting using enough weight to feel it in my legs. He had recommended that I use CosaminDS but I haven't noticed any difference in my knee with it. I've been reading through these forums the last couple days and it seems in this one OT and Animal Flex are the most popular joint supporters. I just got a bottle of ON multi with my order of 100%Whey and Casein so I don't need the multi at this time so I just ordered some Animal Flex. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of results I'll see and hopefully be able to start doing legs with some weight again. When that and the multi run out I'll be giving OT a try since I really like the other CL products I have and I'll be needing both joint support and a multi anyway at that time. Once I've used both I'll hopefully be able to decide which worked best for me. Money isn't an issue for me so cost per serving, yada yada yada isn't part of the equation, just plain results. It sounds, though that either product is a win win situation compared to others I've tried.

Give Animal Flex a good 2-4 weeks to fully kick in, I think you will be very happy with it. It's a targeted joint supplement and only a joint supplement.


been doing extreme sports for 8 years, constantly falling from heights of 6 feet or more. ive had terrible knee and back pain for years... ive been on glucosamine and numerous other joint supps and nothing worked. i got animal flex a couple weeks ago and i feel a ****load better. this is an amazing product and im hooked.

Glad to hear Animal Flex has helped you, we never get tired of hearing it.

[brandon12345]

animal flex... helped my shoulder in a matter of weeks

[naturalguy]

The Hard.Core. stack is now available, get the best and save some money


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/hard-core-stack_banner.jpg

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/hard-core-stack.html

[mickeylax311]

The Hard.Core. stack is now available, get the best and save some money


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/hard-core-stack_banner.jpg

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/hard-core-stack.html

Great. Was just about to order some

[guest]

animal flex... helped my shoulder in a matter of weeks

^^^...helped my shoulder in a matter of days (srs). I couldn't believe it. Couldn't sleep because my shoulder would wake me up constantly, doctor wouldn't tell me anything except that I need to stop lifting heavy and take 800mg Ibuprofen, thought this is how I was set to live.

Within a week, I was sleeping through the night! My shoulder felt better that much quicker! I was speechless, and honestly wouldn't have believed it if someone told me it would work that well.

[CoQ10]

Has anyone with shellfish allergies tried "Animal Flex"? If so, any reaction?

Thanks,
C10

[geneticcode]

Super Cissus RX vote here.

[alphaproject]

I was going to try Super Cissus RX until people calimed it has steroids in it...which in turn is not really healing the joint....just providing good pain relief....like a cortison shot or something.

I took a bunch of Bioflex supps....Biocell + and my tendonitus appears gone. I also take it much easier in the gym though and really try to be aware of what exactly my body feels like it can or can't do. I'm not a 20 yr old anymore.

Joints feel alot better than they did a year ago...that's for sure.

I was also taking something called http://www.europharmausa.com/products/dyflaminol/

I didn't buy it...but I tried taking my girlfriends dad's stash.... That with Bioflex/biocell+ collagen seemed like a good combo of relief and actual correction of my tendons.

[SixInchesStrong]

Does anyone know a good joint support supplement that comes in a single-tablet serving. Or something that I could take 1 tablet at a time throughout the day (no more than 3 pills)? I'm not a bodybuilder.

[alphaproject]

You guys with Tendonitus or Tendonosis need alot of time away from heavy weight or it won't ever get better..... I needed a good 6 months before even touching weights...I looked at some old gym notes and whoa.... I was really cranking out the sets....way to many I think.

I was actually doing 9 sets or 8 and the weight was pretty heavy....then 1 single day...BAM.....ALOT of pain. I don't have any tendonitus anymore though....

I've also taken Celadrin too.... Perhaps that entire bottle helped loosen things up a bit too inthe joint area but I don't think it helped with the tendons. Joints and tendons are quite different I believe. I've read Tendons heal very slowly if they are damaged.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Does anyone know a good joint support supplement that comes in a single-tablet serving. Or something that I could take 1 tablet at a time throughout the day (no more than 3 pills)? I'm not a bodybuilder.

joint supps use large doses, no way to get it in 1-3 pills

[SportPharmaRep]

Does anyone know a good joint support supplement that comes in a single-tablet serving. Or something that I could take 1 tablet at a time throughout the day (no more than 3 pills)? I'm not a bodybuilder.

You should check out SportPharma Joint-V. It's 3tabs/serving. It has ample dosages of the basics--glucosamine, chondroitin, msm, ginger root and hyaluronic acid: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sport/jointv.html

[kpac2]

Just wondering about animal flex, is it something I can use "temporary" to speed up recovery from a shoulder injury and switch back to another joint supplement?

[SportPharmaRep]

Just wondering about animal flex, is it something I can use "temporary" to speed up recovery from a shoulder injury and switch back to another joint supplement?

In general a joint supplement is a foundational product that most hard trainers should utilize on a daily basis. The general consensus amongst bb'ers and pl'ers and the like is that an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.

[WarlordMalice]

Just wondering about animal flex, is it something I can use "temporary" to speed up recovery from a shoulder injury and switch back to another joint supplement?

Animal Flex is a great product IMO and if you did in fact use it and it helped speed up your recovery I don't see why you'd want to switch back to something else that didn't help to begin with.

[CampbellSoup]

You should check out SportPharma Joint-V. It's 3tabs/serving. It has ample dosages of the basics--glucosamine, chondroitin, msm, ginger root and hyaluronic acid: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sport/jointv.html

Ill second him repping his own product. I use Joint-v and animal flex and Joint-V is great.

[CampbellSoup]

Just wondering about animal flex, is it something I can use "temporary" to speed up recovery from a shoulder injury and switch back to another joint supplement?

Definately. It will help a lot. Then you should stick with it or use joint-v. Both are great.

[m_risinger]

what does animal flex look like,i had to stop taking animal pack, i couldnt swallow those horse pills

[naturalguy]

what does animal flex look like,i had to stop taking animal pack, i couldnt swallow those horse pills

They are much smaller. Each pack has 5 small tablets, 2 capsules and 1 softgel.

[uziel5000]

I started using some generic brand I found at Costco and stepped up to Flex recently. For someone who is exercising hard and is overweight(like me), your joints take a real beating. For us this type of supp is a must (especially if you are over 30). Animal Flex works incredible I must say. My knees in particular are really thankful I'm taking it.

I also take Animal Omega. Seems to be the only supp of its kind to include CLA in the formula(at least, they are the only ones who print clearly that it has CLA) With other products, you have to buy two different bottle. Animal Omega is the total package. I only mention it here because there doesn't seem to be a "Best Fish Oil/Omega Complex" category in the forum.

[blazd88]

Been on animal flex for a few weeks now and Im very impressed. My worrys about knee pain at the gym are almost gone.

[boostinsteve]

I have been using USPlabs Supercissus for awhile now. It works, but I really have nothing else to compare it to. Never taken anything different.

[skdmup]

so am i understanding correctly, that once your joint pain for eg has gone, you can stop taking the joint support supps, or do you need to keep taking them. cheers

[SportPharmaRep]

so am i understanding correctly, that once your joint pain for eg has gone, you can stop taking the joint support supps, or do you need to keep taking them. cheers

As I had mentioned above in regards to joint supplements--In general a joint supplement is a foundational product that most hard trainers should utilize on a daily basis. The general consensus amongst bb'ers and pl'ers and the like is that an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

so am i understanding correctly, that once your joint pain for eg has gone, you can stop taking the joint support supps, or do you need to keep taking them. cheers

they are daily use products for as long as you want the benefits

[naturalguy]

Been on animal flex for a few weeks now and Im very impressed. My worrys about knee pain at the gym are almost gone.

Awesome to hear. Animal Flex has helped so many lifters stay consistent in the gym

[scarletngrey]

Never taken a joint supplement before but I have had tennis elbow the last month and need to try something.

What would everyone recommend?

I was looking into Super Cissus RX, and then became interested in Animal Flex.

Really need something that will help out my muscles and tendons.

THanks.

[tbone80]

Is glucosamine good for joint health? Someone at my gym was talking about it the other day.

[EatenByAlgae]

Ive recently started rock climbing every other day, lately ive been noticing pain in my wrist and elbow areas...

im gonna start taking Animal Flex... but would you recommend taking it every day... or every workout day?

[Tial]

Has anyone heard/tried Joint Restore by Bodyfuel ? or Catalyst Therapeutic ?

[naturalguy]

Ive recently started rock climbing every other day, lately ive been noticing pain in my wrist and elbow areas...

im gonna start taking Animal Flex... but would you recommend taking it every day... or every workout day?

Animal Flex should be taken daily

[EatenByAlgae]

In regards to my last post, and rock climbing...

the pain in my wrist occurs when i grip something, and when i rotate my left to right...

is that something that animal flex can help?

I have animal flex, started day 1, dont feel any different

[lokobreed]

Can Supper Cissus RX be taken with a joint support product containing Chrondroitin and Glucosamine?

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Can Supper Cissus RX be taken with a joint support product containing Chrondroitin and Glucosamine?

sure, many combine orange triad with cissus with no problems. great combo in fact.

[TimLang]

Had problems with my left elbow months back. Took Animal Flex for 1 month and havent had it since. After that month i switched to SciFit Joint Enhance w/ MSM and Super Cissus from USPLabs.. Still going strong

[EatenByAlgae]

Kinda disappointed with ANIMAL FLEX. after rock climbing my wrists still hurt!

i can never go back to back days.

Maybe im expecting too much from it

[fischetti]

If You have join problem people just buy Orange Triad With a good cissus product and add a little fish oil if this combo does not work nothing ever will,its done wonders for me and many others.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

If You have join problem people just buy Orange Triad With a good cissus product and add a little fish oil if this combo does not work nothing ever will,its done wonders for me and many others.

yup, orange triad + orange oximega and cissus = nothing else compares :)

best for joints and overall health

[Brandon_Cantu]

osteobiflex is very effective for joint pain. never go with out

[rockeo]

Sportpharma, Joint-V rawks!
Pure Clean Healthy Goodness :D

[r_french]

Orange Triad stacked with bulk cissus.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Orange Triad stacked with bulk cissus.

these two plus orange oximega fish oil is the perfect trifecta for joints

[hodong6389]

triflex with 3000 mg of msm
slamt

[naturalguy]

In regards to my last post, and rock climbing...

the pain in my wrist occurs when i grip something, and when i rotate my left to right...

is that something that animal flex can help?

I have animal flex, started day 1, dont feel any different

It all depends on what is causing your pain, sounds like you may have an injury


Had problems with my left elbow months back. Took Animal Flex for 1 month and havent had it since. After that month i switched to SciFit Joint Enhance w/ MSM and Super Cissus from USPLabs.. Still going strong

Awesome to hear Animal Flex has helped you


Kinda disappointed with ANIMAL FLEX. after rock climbing my wrists still hurt!

i can never go back to back days.

Maybe im expecting too much from it

Sounds like you have a pre-existing injury. You should get it diagnosed

[Nikka717]

Snac's physiobalm muscle-joint rejuvenator

[989sports]

Animal Flex.

[SportPharmaRep]

Sportpharma, Joint-V rawks!
Pure Clean Healthy Goodness :D

Basic and effective joint support for athletes!

[J,G]

im a big fan of animal flex but does anyone know what the exact doses are of glucosamine, chondroition and msm? also the exact doses of the ingredients of the joint support complex in animal flex?