Best Overall Joint Support Product?

[bodybuildit]

I've had pain in both shoulders/upper back for several months and can't do any pressing movements because of the pain they cause. i have tried rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflamatories but they havn't helped.
is animal flex safe for a 15 year old to take daily?
is it addictive to your body or can you stop whenever you want?
would any other supplement be better?
thanks

[Chris A]

lol i dont think its addictive buddy its not a drug

[Beast912]

I really dig Animal Flex it helped out with my elbow

[MattyJ85]

Big fan of animal flex - my wrists use to hurt sometimes, not anymore. Plus it makes u pee fluro yellow/green!

[Doughboy]

I've had pain in both shoulders/upper back for several months and can't do any pressing movements because of the pain they cause. i have tried rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflamatories but they havn't helped.
is animal flex safe for a 15 year old to take daily?
is it addictive to your body or can you stop whenever you want?
would any other supplement be better?
thanks

Where is your pain in your shoulder exactly? What is your Dr saying?

Possibly weightlifters shoulder?

[TE]

Walmart recently had Flexo Factor by Vital Basics on the clearance shelf for $5 each. I grabbed 8 bottles. I can honestly say this stuff has been doing the trick. I've taken many other joint supps and this one is among the tops.

[micdaddy]

For joint health, you obviously want a product with chondroitin and glucosamine. MSM is also popular, but I'm not sold on its utility. Optimum Nutrition Glucosamine + CSA contains 1.5g, and 1.2g respectively, for about 43 cents a serving. Good quality and a good value. (Compare, for example, to Twin Lab Joint Fuel. For the same quantity of ingrediants, you're paying almost $2.50 per serving. Guess they gotta pay for all that marketing.)

But my vote goes to Universal Aminal Flex. Contains 3g of glucosamine + CSA + CSB + MSM, plus additional good ingrediants (like flax oil). 52 cents per serving is a great value compared to other inferior products on the market.

[neferititi]

I love MSM 1500 mg by now. It's reasonably priced and it works great. I am a distance runner (30 miles per week/6-10 mi per session) and since I have started using this, I have not had any joint pain at all.

[Universal Rep]

For two years, BB.com has been awarding the best joint product, and for two straight years (2006, 2007), Animal Flex as won the "Joint Supplement of the Year". Thanks to everyone for their support of this great product, and for making Animal Flex the #1 selling joint product at BB.com.

[Stock350i]

Multi-oil w/flaxseed oil and other oils. My elbows feel like a hundred bucks.

[gdogg75]

I`m also taking this combo, and I`m having very good results.
I was plagued with wrist pain but since adding animal flex 4 weeks
ago my wrists are 100% better.

exactly how many pills are those per serving? just curious...

[Universal Rep]

exactly how many pills are those per serving? just curious...

I believe 1 softgel, two capsules, and 5 tablets.

On 10/8/07, I think BB.com is putting Animal Flex on sale for about $12. That's a real bargain. One day only, and limit one can per customer.

[hjayss]

I was using another joint supp for the shoulders and the elbow joints..Was not cuting it....I found animal flex and after about a week in a half I noticed the pain I was having were going away slowely but surely. I now enjoy pain free w/o's and sleepful days..Gotta love it the animal flex is just an amazing product.

[woodsballa]

does anyone know something good for joints NOT in a pill form? REPS for help. Thanks

[naturalguy]

does anyone know something good for joints NOT in a pill form? REPS for help. Thanks

Labarada makes a powder called Elasti joint:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/lab/elasti.html


Animal Flex really is the most complete joint supplement though. Compare it's formulas to others. It's got things in it that most don't.

[randysdj]

How about Omni Flex by Couture Nutrition? A bit pricey but it works

[depratercm]

For two years, BB.com has been awarding the best joint product, and for two straight years (2006, 2007), Animal Flex as won the "Joint Supplement of the Year". Thanks to everyone for their support of this great product, and for making Animal Flex the #1 selling joint product at BB.com.

YEP, Animal Flex ROCKS, I have all kinds of pains in my shoulder (car accident), back problems (army life), and knee problems (skateboarding, snowboarding). Animal Flex is helping me out a bunch now in the gym. I have really noticed a change in my workout when it comes to my joints. They are not as sore anymore!!!

[CaptMcClain]

anything with glucosamine, chondrotin, msm, hyaluronic acid, and omega 3's

and stack that with supercissus and you should be good to go

just for the love of God dont use too many NSAIDS

[T-Pa1n]

what do you mean don't use to many NSAIDS? anyways I love Animal Flex, helped with my knee's (jumpers knees) and neck issues.

[TANK25]

I have to try Animal Flex. I have arthritis in my right shoulder and it hurts like hell when I bench,until I warm up. I have tried all kind of stuff and nothing works. I hope Animal Flex will help.

[powderburn]

A)
I wish someone would put all these names and stuff in some sort of graph or spread sheet to show which name comes up most...etc...tried reading all these posts and I still can't 'figur' out which one has the best following..grrrrr...!!!

B)
And where can these products be purchased?

[eldawg]

B)
And where can these products be purchased?

Most of these products can be purchased from the BB.com store - http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/index.html

[TANK25]

I was using another joint supp for the shoulders and the elbow joints..Was not cuting it....I found animal flex and after about a week in a half I noticed the pain I was having were going away slowely but surely. I now enjoy pain free w/o's and sleepful days..Gotta love it the animal flex is just an amazing product.

I hope it works for me.I`M going to pick some up Monday!!!

[HTML_Rulez_D00d]

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[aurovon]

I just got Animal Flex today.

And then I realized Orange Triad is a multivitamin AND on top it has glucosamine/chondrotoine

so basically Ornage Triad is better

or am I wrong?

[naturalguy]

I just got Animal Flex today.

And then I realized Orange Triad is a multivitamin AND on top it has glucosamine/chondrotoine

so basically Ornage Triad is better

or am I wrong?

You have to look at the formulas. Flex is a much more complete joint formula and the dosages are different. Flex is a joint/ligament formula and only that. It's also has a lot of ingredients that other formulas lack like bromelain which is wonderful for injuries. Flex takes a multi angular approach to injury prevention/management.

[pu12en12g]

Orange Triad is a multivitamin AND on top it has glucosamine/chondrotoine...

....and more. You will love it

[CONTROLLED LABS]

I just got Animal Flex today.

And then I realized Orange Triad is a multivitamin AND on top it has glucosamine/chondrotoine

so basically Ornage Triad is better

or am I wrong?

and even more. you also get the digestion/immune aids. go for it, you will love it

[Juggzz]

Animal Flex. It's helped me with wrist and elbow pain; it even took care of pain in my knees from running. Great stuff.

EDIT: But after reading some of the stuff on Orange Triad, I might give it a shot.

[1st RD TKO]

I have to say that Animal Flex is the best I've tried, hands down.
Orange Triad is pretty damn good too, and it's nice and convenient with all of the extra goodies in it.