Indications

Joint-Pro Formula™ is a factor in maintaining joint health and helps to maintain healthy cartilage.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Glucosamine HCI (shellfish) … 400mg
Methylsulfonylamethane (MSM) … 200mg
Chondroitin sulfate 90% (bovine) … 180mg
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) 4:1 … 50mg
Boswellia serrata extract (45% boswellic acid) … 50mg
Curcumin (turmeric) … 48mg

Non-medicinal ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate, vegetable capsule.

Description

Our joints make walking, bending, sitting and even writing possible. Keeping them flexible and fluid as we age is important to avoiding the pain and stiffness that can set in from overuse and inflammation from diseases like osteoarthritis.

CanPrev’s Joint-Pro™ is a supportive therapy for maintaining joint and cartilage health. Joint-Pro™ contains glucosamine hydrochloride, a naturally occurring compound the body uses to make cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments and the synovial fluid that cushions the joints. Glucosamine is especially effective when paired with chondroitin sulfate, a supplement that may reverse cartilage loss when used in combination with glucosamine. Joint-Pro™ also contains a combination of herbs like boswellia and devil’s claw that provide an anti-inflammatory effect.

Joint-Pro™ and Joint-Pro™ NEM® are especially effective in treating joint inflammation and pain, they contain slightly different blends of ingredients depending on your needs.

Joint-Pro may be best for those with allergies to eggs or egg byproducts.

Joint-Pro™ NEM® may be a better choice for those who are not able to tolerate chondroitin and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane).

Quantity

90 vegetable capsules

Dose

Adults - Take 2 capsules 2 times per day with food or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Avoid taking at bedtime. Take for a minimum of 1 month to see beneficial effects.

Potential side effects/Safety

As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner prior to
use on this product, especially if symptoms worsen or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any
medication including antiplatelet medication/blood thinners, or have a medical condition including a bile duct
obstruction, gallstones, allergies to shellfish, stomach ulcers, or excess stomach acid.
Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur and some
people may experience mild gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea
and vomiting; in which case, discontinue use.

References

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Chondroitin sulfate [Monograph] July 17, 2008.

Clegg et al. Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate and the Two in Combination for Painful Knee Osteoarthritis. New England Journal of Medicine, 2006;354:795-808.

Devil's Claw [Monograph] NHPD. June 9, 2008.

Glucosamine hydrochloride [Monograph] NHPD. June 11. 2009.

Jacofsky, David at al (2005). Osteoarthritis. Hospital Physician, July 2005, p 17-24, 42.

Kimmatkar, N. et al (2003). Efficacy and Tolerability of Boswellia Serrata Extract in Treatment of Osteoarthritis of Knee – a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. PhytoMedicine 10:3-7.

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Richy, Florent et al (2003). Structural and Symptomatic Efficacy of Glucosamine and Chondroitin in Knee Osteoarthritis – a comprehensive meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med vol 163, july 14, 2003 p 1514-1522.