February is the month when I ordered three new products for joint health. You can read my reviews. The joint supplement category is regularly in my orders and I can compare quality and performance. This complex combines three well-known joint support ingredients. Glucosamine and chondroitin, and organic sulfur compound/MSM. Most often, glucosamine is used in dietary supplements for joint health in the form of glucosamine sulfate. Glucosamine sulfate is obtained from the exoskeletons of marine life. Therefore, glucosamine sulfate supplements are not suitable for vegetarians. An important property of glucosamine in combination with organic sulfur/MSM is its ability to reduce inflammation in connective tissue (cartilage). The inflammatory process can affect not only cartilage, but also synovial fluid, which is necessary as a lubricant for moving joints. Based on research, it is generally accepted that glucosamine works most effectively in combination with chondroitin and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). The optimal dosage of glucosamine specifically is 1500 mg per day, which is best divided into 3 doses during the day (this will improve its tolerability). In the complex from Protocol For Life Balance, the dosage of glucosamine is 1 tablespoon, which is half the recommended daily dosage. Chondroitin, another ingredient in this chondroprotective complex, is the main component of the matrix of cartilage and joints. As a dietary supplement, chondroitin can often be found in combination with sulfur. Hence the name - chondroitin sulfate. The benefit of chondroitin sulfate is that it increases the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. The daily dosage of chondroitin is usually 1200-1500 mg, divided into 2-3 doses. Dividing the daily dosage into several doses minimizes possible discomfort when taking chondroitin sulfate. One tablespoon, the recommended serving of Protocol For Life Balance, contains 600 mg of chondroitin. Overall, I am pleased with the effect this supplement has on my joints. I especially want to note that the complex is presented in liquid form. Previously, when ordering a complex with a similar composition from Doctor's Best, I did not pay attention to the recommendations for daily consumption of these ingredients, and was forced to take 5 capsules. This created inconvenience during the reception. However, it taught me to carefully read the ingredients and calculate the number of servings. Based on these criteria, I chose the complex from Protocol For Life Balance. A bottle is enough for a month of use. Following the recommendations for daily dosage, I ordered 2 bottles of the complex at once, so that it would be enough for a month of use. I was a little worried about the taste. However, fructose sweetener and natural citric acid provide a quite pleasant taste. Please support my review if you found it useful so that more people can read useful information about the product from the site.
